Hull History Centre

03/10/2026

We're all set up for todays Hull Fair themed History Makers craft and Lego session. Free session for children (10am to 12pm). Just bring a responsible adult! Hull Museums Hull Maritime

02/10/2026

Don't miss out! On 13 October Mel Evans University of Leeds and Richard Meek University of Hull will be running a fun, free and interactive public workshop exploring the enduring power of proverbial wisdom and revealing how proverbs have shaped our everyday speech. Find out more and reserve your place here: https://tinyurl.com/yme6kvcx

Hull Libraries
Hull Museums

Hull History Centre, University of Hull Tuesday 13 October Lunch time talk at 12:30pm; workshop from 2pm-5pm. Lunch will be provided for those attending both events.

01/10/2026

Come join us this Saturday, 10am to 12pm.

Design your own fairground map. Make spinning Ferris wheels from paper plates and build your very own mini fairground rides and stalls from Lego .

Free. No Booking Required. Just turn up and enjoy a fun morning with the family. All ages welcome, under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.




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Hull Museums

01/10/2026

A different take on this highlights a beloved favourite of many, the Coffee Shop. A lug sail fishing vessel built in Sheringham, Norfolk but registered at Spurn Head in 1902. Sadly, the ship was broken up shortly afterwards in 1903.

30/09/2026

We have recently completed the monumental task of cataloguing the records relating to Compulsory Purchase by the Health Department. Comprising over 70 boxes, and 1,700 negatives. This collection is an important resource for understanding how the city changed in appearance between the years 1935-90. This collection will shortly be added to the public catalogue. Watch this space.

1. Rear of 103-101 Walker Street and a view of new flats under construction, Bathurst Street blocks.
2. Demolition of St James's Church, 1959-60.
3. 24-25 Selby Street with James E. Dick's shop on the corner.
4. Cats at the door of 4-6 Cook's Terrace, Alfred Street.

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Hull Museums
Hull The Good Old Days

27/09/2026

in 1782, Hull General Infirmary opened in a mansion house on George Street. Moving to Prospect Street in 1784, the mansion was divided into nos.14-17. These later became the Grand Opera House and Dorchester Cinema.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull Museums
Hull Libraries

25/09/2026

Don't forget to sign up! On 13 October Mel Evans (Uni of Leeds) and Richard Meek (Uni of Hull) will be running a fun, free and interactive public workshop exploring the enduring power of proverbial wisdom and revealing how proverbs have shaped our everyday speech. Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/yme6kvcx

Hull Libraries
Hull Museums
University of Leeds
University of Hull

Hull History Centre, University of Hull Tuesday 13 October Lunch time talk at 12:30pm; workshop from 2pm-5pm. Lunch will be provided for those attending both events.

21/09/2026

It was good to see you all at the Hull Minster Local History Book Fair on Saturday. We had a great time and enjoyed the wonderful music of the .
Don't forget to come along next year!
East Riding Archives

19/09/2026

Join us on 13 October when Mel Evans (Uni of Leeds) and Richard Meek (Uni of Hull) will be running a fun, free and interactive public workshop exploring the enduring power of proverbial wisdom and revealing how proverbs have shaped our everyday speech. Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/yme6kvcx



Hull Libraries
Hull Museums

Hull History Centre, University of Hull Tuesday 13 October Lunch time talk at 12:30pm; workshop from 2pm-5pm. Lunch will be provided for those attending both events.

18/09/2026

Join us on 13 October when Mel Evans (University of Leeds) and Richard Meek (University of Hull) will be running a fun, free and interactive public workshop exploring the enduring power of proverbial wisdom and revealing how proverbs have shaped our everyday speech. Find out more and reserve your place here.