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The Townhouse

Coordinates: 53°44′48″N 0°20′34″W / 53.7467°N 0.3427°W / 53.7467; -0.3427
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The Townhouse
The Townhouse, Kingston upon Hull
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General information
TypePrivate Accommodation
AddressThe Townhouse, Albion Street, Kingston upon Hull
CountryEngland England
Completed1846

The Townhouse is a Grade II listed building located in the city centre of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, built in 1846.[1] Formerly a four star hotel, since September 2011, the building has been used as private student accommodation. Its primary residents are students at Hull University.[2]

History

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The Townhouse has been developed in one of Hull's finest buildings. Queen Victoria commissioned the building for her personal physician Sir James Alderson in 1846. Before it was converted into a hotel in 2006, it had been used as a nightclub.[3]

Many features of the original building have been maintained, such as the sweeping staircase and ornate pillars. Modern new features include an Italian marble reception area.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Historic England. "Former Albion House (Grade II) (1197647)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b "The Townhouse - Fantastic Student Accommodation in Hull City Centre". www.townhousehull.co.uk. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Investors step in with more cash to save hotel". The Yorkshire Post. 11 March 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2017.

53°44′48″N 0°20′34″W / 53.7467°N 0.3427°W / 53.7467; -0.3427