HUNDREDS of Hull families are flocking to a Dickensian Christmas fair in Hull's Museum's Quarter. Stalls outside the Streetlife Museum of Transport selling festive goods were staffed by pedlars in top hats and bonnets and the fair was opened by actors playing Prince Albert and Queen Victoria.
Horse-drawn carriage rides were being offered to visitors as carols were sung. In the museums, children had a chance to make traditional Christmas tree decorations, like oranges stuffed with cloves.
Hull town crier Michael Wood, who has been making announcements throughout the day, said: "It's been really busy. The fancy dress was immensely popular.
"The horse and carriage has been really popular too - it's very romantic. It's a beautiful thing to do.
"I've lived in the Old Town for 22 years and I've never seen it so busy. "
The fair runs until 4pm.
Horse-drawn carriage rides were being offered to visitors as carols were sung. In the museums, children had a chance to make traditional Christmas tree decorations, like oranges stuffed with cloves.
Hull town crier Michael Wood, who has been making announcements throughout the day, said: "It's been really busy. The fancy dress was immensely popular.
"The horse and carriage has been really popular too - it's very romantic. It's a beautiful thing to do.
"I've lived in the Old Town for 22 years and I've never seen it so busy. "
The fair runs until 4pm.