Cottingham is a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire and a suburb of the city of Kingston upon Hull. With a population of around 17,768, it claims to be the largest village in England. Cottingham is the home to campus accommodation for the University of Hull, including The Lawns, Thwaite Hall, Needler Hall and Cleimison House. The East Riding of Yorkshire is a local government district in the United Kingdom. ... Hull or Kingston upon Hull is a British city situated on the north bank of the Humber estuary. ... A village is a human settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... The University of Hull, also known as Hull University, is an English university in East Yorkshire which was founded in 1927. ...