During the northern English religious rebellion known as the '' Pilgrimage of Grace '' during which both York and Pontefract Castle were taken , a third force , commanded by the Stapletons besieged Hull ; the town refused to join the rebellion when visited by envoys on 12 and 13 October 1536 . The opposing force led by Ralph Ellerker , and John and William Constable capitulated after a five-day siege , and the rebel force ( estimated at up to 6,000 , probably 2,000 – 3,000 ) took control of the town on 19/20 October 1536 , installing John Hallam as governor ; subsequently the monks and friars were reinstated in their respective monasteries and friaries
Pilgrimage of Grace
Pilgrimage of Grace
Fortifications of Kingston upon Hull