Official records The Hull History Centre is the local record office for the City of Hull. It holds official records created by Hull City Council and its predecessors, some local NHS hospital records, and local magistrates court and quarter sessions records. There are separate research guides for records created during the First World War and Second World War. Follow the links below to see our research guides: 1299 Charter of Edward I, the foundation of Kingston upon Hull 1937 Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Baths and wash-houses Borough records Boundary changes Children's homes General rates and water charges 1939-1940 Hull Mayors and MPs The Three Crowns Vehicle registration