INSIDE, underneath, or almost forgotten – these are a few of Hull’s secret places.

Some lurk inside buildings which have been closed for years, others, such as the Humber Bridge deck, are part of the region’s best-known landmarks.

A few are spooky reminders of the city’s past, such as the Victorian police cells at Paragon Interchange. Closed today, they are said to be the site of ghostly activity.

Others remind of regal visits, long-demolished buildings or tragic events.

All, though, are glimpses of places just out of sight and – in some cases – just out of reach.

• As ever, such lists can only be subjective. Let us know the places we’ve missed and we’ll add more next week. Email w.ramsey@hulldailymail.co.uk or comment below.

1) Victorian police cells, Paragon Interchange, city centre: Closed during the mid-20th century, these two Victorian cells – the larger of which could house up to 20 people at a time – would once have been a temporary home for ne’er-do-wells. Closed to the public today, the cells have been used on paranormal investi- gation nights run by the station’s customer service adviser, Michael Smith, pictured. Unexplained activity, including pebbles being thrown and the recording of disembodied voices, have been reported at these events.

2) The Humber Bridge road deck: This single-span suspension bridge was the longest of its type in the world when it opened in 1981. Inside the road deck, constructed of welded steel box sections, is a place hidden from the traffic passing overhead.

3) St Charles Borromeo, Jarratt Street, city centre: This ornate, grade-two listed church was built in 1829 and houses a burial vault beneath, which as once used as a school. The last burial took place in 1849.

4) The Queen Victoria Room, Mercure Hull Royal Hotel in Ferensway, city centre: Originally known as Station Hotel, this grand Victorian building changed its name to the Royal Hotel after the visit of Queen Victoria in 1854. Today, visitors to the Mercure Hull Royal Hotel can stay in the room from which she waved to the crowds, and see the two remaining rose-tinted windows Queen Victoria ordered for her visit.

5) Ferens Art Gallery, the reserve collection: Alongside its Old Masters and 20th-century British art, the Ferens Art Gallery has a hidden side with its reserve collection.

6) Trolleybus posts, Chanterlands Avenue, west Hull: These isolated green poles are a reminder of the trams that once operated in the city. The last tram service ran in 1945, with trolleybuses, which used much of the same network equipment, running until 1964.

7) St Mary’s Cemetery, Air Street, west Hull: First mentioned in the 13th century, St Mary’s Church once stood alongside this Sculcoates cemetery. The original building was demolished and replaced with a new church nearby in 1916, leaving this marooned cemetery as a reminder of its long history.

8) The Charterhouse, Chaterhouse Lane, west Hull: Founded as an almshouse for the elderly in 1384 – a role that continues to this day – the present building has a connection with one of Hull’s best-known poets. Andrew Marvell, who was also an MP for Hull during the 17th century, is said to have played under the garden’s mulberry tree during his childhood.

9) Subway street tunnel, west Hull: This tunnel under Clive Sullivan Way provides a pedestrian link to the now derelict St Andrew’s Dock. Once the main link road off the dock, it was the scene of a large explosion in 1970 when a tanker carrying liquid gas hit the roof of the tunnel. Two people were killed and 17 others were hospitalised with serious burns.

10) Romeo Juliet’s, Jameson Street, city centre: When the Mail last visited this once-famed nightspot, it was as if time had stood still. Seventeen years after its 1991 closure, the glitter balls were still in place. The pictures in the slideshow were taken in 2008 and while we were unable to confirm the interiors haven’t changed since, the building is still awaiting redevelopment.

11) Annison building, Witham and Great Union Street, east Hull: Has 26 surviving stables, as it was formerly home to City of Hull Mounted Police. It was also a funeral parlour and has been dubbed Hull’s most haunted place. Local historian Mike Covell hosts tours of the building every Saturday evening. Details here.