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Dated 1901, this image was taken at the commencement of demolition works where the new City Hall was soon to be built. The Prudential Tower and Victoria Monument can be clearly seen. |
Another view of the square before the construction of the City Hall. |
 Although Victoria appears to be missing from this early 1900s postcard, a close examination finds her hiding behing the tram. |
 The new City Hall in 1903, soon after its opening. Note the buildings to the left in Paragon Street, destroyed during the bombing of World War II. |
 Note the trams and Wilberforce Monument in the background. Victoria Square was, at this time, the central tram terminus. |
 Amid the confusion of power cables, two Service D (Hessle Road) trams sit at the terminus in front of the City Hall. |
 A later view of the square with Victoria safely installed on her 'chain of office', 5 ladies and 6 gents public conveniences. |
 Poor old Wilderforce apperars to have 'lost his head' in this busy scene towards City Hall. |
 A poor-quality image from the mid 1960s. If anyone has a copy they can scan & contribute, please send an email to our webmaster. |
 The Sqaure as it appears at the start of the new Millenium, January 2001. |
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