The story of Sir John Hotham 'the traitor at the gate' is well told in the city of Hull and being a local I have heard it many times before. However, there is a whole year between Hotham refusing the King entry to the city and his capture and it turns out this is the most interesting part of the story. I don't understand why all the best bits have been discarded over the years.....so I aim to change that. This is a story of plot, intrigue, spying and double crossing that will follow John Hotham and the residents of Beverley as we discover the events surrounding the start of The English Civil War. I hope you enjoy.  [email protected]