THE locations are often familiar despite the passing of time but the many of the fashions, vehicles and buildings have changed beyond recognition.
The Mail has gone back in time to see how Hull looked more than a century ago. Postcards from the era offer a fascinating glimpse into the past when compared to photos of the modern settings.
In one postcard of Queen Victoria Square from around 1910, the statue of Victoria, unveiled by the Prince of Wales in 1903, can be glimpsed behind some of the city's first trams, which arrived in the square in 1909.
In another scene from the square, taken in about 1905, the trams are absent. Instead horses and carts are the main form of transport, while working men walk across the smart square and ladies in fine dresses are accompanied by gentlemen in top hats.
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Another scene shows Spring Bank, still recognisable after more than 100 years. But the street itself, now a bustling centre of Hull's new migrant economy, boasts trees along the centre of the road, smart shops and people walking in a quiet street with only a single tram for traffic.
Another recognisable setting, although now radically changed, is Princes Dock, now the site of the Princes Quay shopping centre. In a postcard from around 1910, the quay is busy with small freighters and tenders. The William Wilberforce monument towers over the scene at its original site where the shopping centre now stands. It was moved in 1935. In the background is the impressive Town Docks Offices building, now home to the Maritime Museum. Princes Dock was still active until the early 1970s with Princes Quay arriving 20 years later. One postcard from outside Hull depicts Hornsea promenade in around 1920. Men can be seen wearing straw boater hats. At that time Hornsea was a hugely popular destination for families from Hull to relax and take in some sea air. The promenade was built in 1907.• Do you have old postcards of Hull? We'd love to see them. Email Jamie Macaskill. j.macaskill@hulldailymail.co.uk