Beverley was originally known as Inderawuda and was founded around 700 CE by St. John of Beverley during the time of the Anglian kingdom of Northumbria. Beverley was once the tenth-largest town in England, as well as one of the richest, because of its wool and the pilgrims who came to venerate its founding saint, John of Beverley. After the Reformation, the stature of Beverley was much reduced.
The town best known for Beverley Minster, Beverley Westwood, North Beverley means beaver stream (beavers were once common in Britain). Bar (a 15th-century gate) and Beverley Racecourse.
Within the market area of the town is a wonderful bandstand. Possibly used in the many festivals and street entertainment held in the market town over the years.
To the East of the market town you have the River Hull which leads all the way toHull and the Humber River. Beverley Shipyard opened in 1884 and continued to build ships until the yard closed completely in 1977. Ships were launched sideways into the river Hull.
David Lewins Photography 