Wilberforce House

It is the birthplace of social reformer William Wilberforce (1759–1833), who used his time as a member of Parliament to work for the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire.

[2] The house is now a museum showcasing the life and work of one of Hull's most famous sons.

The museum re-opened on 25 March 2007, after a two-year £1.6 million redevelopment, in time for the 200th anniversary of Wilberforce's Act of Parliament abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire.

[3] The front garden, named after Nelson Mandela,[4] contains a statue of Wilberforce which underwent a £10,000 restoration in 2011.

[8] The house was forced to close in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking the opportunity to refresh its offer and undertake vital repairs.