As of 2021, what is the only English city beginning with the letter H?

Hereford is the only city in England that begins with the letter H. Whilst Hull is a city, its full name is Kingston upon Hull, therefore begins with a K. Havering is a London Borough and Halifax is a town. The definition of a city in the UK is a place that has been granted city status by the monarch.

Hereford is a city and civil parish in the West Midlands of England, close to the border of Wales and on the River Wye. It is the county town of Herefordshire. The name Hereford comes from the Anglo Saxon word 'here', meaning 'an army' and 'ford', which is a place where the soldiers could cross the river.

This city was once a popular trading centre for cider, beer, leather, poultry and Hereford cattle. Farming has always played a major role in the history of the city and the county of Herefordshire. For many years, Hereford was the epicentre of a large Cattle Market.

Notable people from Hereford include Nell Gwyn (1650-1687), a long-time mistress of King Charles II, Frank Oz (born 1944), the voice of Yoda in the 'Star Wars' franchise, and pop singer Ellie Goulding (born 1986).