Hull, Wilberforce House 1903
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This house, according to tradition, was owned and built during the 16th century by the Lister family, who entertained King Charles I here in 1639. The house was extensively added to and re-modelled along the years, and contains many architectural features from the 16th to the 20th century. During the 18th century the house was the home of the wealthy Wilberforce family. It was here in 1759 that the great emancipator William Wilberforce was born. The family were merchants and corn dealers, and had their own staithe (landing stage) adjoining the house. The building evolved and changed hands throughout the years, eventually becoming offices and business premises for several of the city's corn and seed merchants.
An extract from Hull Town and City Memories.
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