Heritage Open Days 2018

H E R I TA G E O P E N D AY S 2 0 1 8 Tuesday 4th to Sunday 9th September

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CONTENTS

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FEATURES

4 The River Hull 8 Before Hull 10 Tribute to Departed 12 Guildhall Time Ball

The origins of our unique port-city

by Dr. Robb Robinson How two minor settlements came together by Prof. Barbara English The secrets of Hull General CemeteryBy Lisa Hewson & Andrew Elliott

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Tracy Toner, assistant project manager for major projects & infrastructure at Hull City Council, on the Guildhall’s Time Ball

14 Hull Old Town

Deborah Wall, principal adviser for Historic England, takes a look at progress to date and the exciting projects that lie ahead

16 Cod Wars

What happened to the city’s iconic industry after the famous battle with Iceland in the 1970s? By Dr. Jo Byrne

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18 Seed Crushing

Dan Tunnicliffe looks at the history of a huge industry in East Yorkshire that had its beginnings hundreds of years ago

20 Dela Pole Family

Peter Asquith-Cowen on the importance in history of the De La Pole family, their links with Hull and why they should be remembered

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The Humber Bridge

A century-old dream of linking the north and sound banks of the Humber estuary was finally realised in 1981

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Jo Byrne introduces the work of the University of Hull’s Culture, Place and Policy Institute

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Ale Trail

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The Extraordinary Women Of Beverley

Take a tour of Hull’s Old Town range of historical pubs with a rich heritage connected to the city and its development over the centuries

12 have been chosen to represent Beverley women over the centuries from 614 to 2017 by Prof. Barbara English

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TALKS 14

32 History Of Hull

Local history experts host a series of fascinating lectures that bring the city’s heritage to life

WALKS

38 Walk On The Wild Side

Take the city’s history in your stride, guided by local experts

BUILDINGS GUIDE

43 Venues at a glance

Opening times and details of all the buildings taking part

MAP OF LOCATIONS your perfect itinerary 66 Plan

Complete list of all the locations featured in Heritage Open Days – Beverley map on page

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Heritage Open Days is organised and run by Hull Civic Society in conjunction with many volunteers, owners of properties and local companies. It is a non-commercial venture and relies very much on people voluntarily contributing their time and resources for its success. It is, therefore, not possible to guarantee that everything stated in the brochure with respect to facts, arrangements and times is completely accurate and these are subject to change without notice. Some of the buildings and venues may not be suitable for people with limited mobility and we have tried to highlight any accessibility considerations in the brochure.

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WELCOME A big warm welcome to Hull’s Heritage Open Days 2018 – another chance for us all to enjoy and learn about the heritage of our city.

We had to wait for four long years for it to arrive but when it did, what a time we had!

You could almost feel the excitement and involvement building up as people got on board a cavalcade of colour and sound and light and words, which among all the razzmatazz, brought to life many aspects of our culture and heritage, and the city got a new

coat of paint in the process!

The UK City of Culture came and went and it left a new spirit of optimism in our people as we discovered what a great place Hull really is – as if we didn’t know it already?

Hull Civic Society are delighted to be working again with Beverley Civic Society and many thanks must go to Professor Barbara English and Sue Baldock of the Beverley Renaissance Partnership who, between them, have produced an even bigger picture of our “twin town” for all to enjoy.

walking the walks and entertaining us all on Old Town Feast day.

This year is dubbed “the year of women” a theme adopted by HODS nationally and taken up in many aspects of this year’s events.

We are staging a six day programme, rather than the national standard four days, presenting a Talks Programme with more than 30 talks, which will be given by experts, local historians and academics.

Each will shine a light on our history.

And a very big thank you to the 50 or so companies and agencies and the Councils of Hull and the East Riding for contributing the finance to enable our events to happen and to produce, what I hope you will think, is a bumper edition of the HODS Brochure.

Thanks also to the team at the Hull Daily Mail for their skill and enthusiasm in helping to design and print it.

In addition, many thanks to all the volunteers who make HODS possible by opening their buildings, giving the talks,

The pioneers of Hull who made our great city

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o, how do you describe the heritage of a place as a component part of its

culture?

What are its component parts? How do we recognise heritage if we run into it?

What is the value of “heritage assets” in terms of quality of life, education and the economy of a place?

Well, in Hull’s HODS we are seeking to bring out the people in history who made our city, the events that shaped our story and the companies on which our grand built environment was established.

We think that – whilst HODS was, perhaps, initially focussed on buildings – the heritage of Hull can be

defined in particular, by the people who built it and who spread the word of Hull across the world.

The people who did all of this could be described as the “pioneers of Hull”, but nobody seemed to know who they were.

Well, thanks to the initiative of the Lord Mayor in 2014, Councillor Mary Glew, we now know! One hundred people who have helped to shape our city across the years have been commemorated by appearing on a Cream Plaque.

One hundred of these have been installed across the city and this collection, added to the sixty five Blue Plaques commemorating Hull’s great past, can be regarded as, in many ways, the story of our

John and Christine Netherwood Hull Civic Society city and its people.

Our City of Culture was a sell-out performance and like all successful performances, a great stage was required on which to deliver it – not only did the city council splendidly

refurbish the New Theatre, the Ferens Art Gallery and Trinity Square, but the whole of the paving of the city centre was re-clothed in the finest quality granite sets, complete with dancing fountains to delight us all. And soon we’ll have The Venue!

And what now?

The work continues with a new cultural policy for the next ten years and a new company to help and facilitate the coming years of shows and exhibitions and performances.

But it’s up to us all to join in and to spread the word about the benefits of being here , not just to ‘outsiders’ but to ourselves and especially our young people to encourage their pride and confidence in living here.

SUPPORTING HULL’S HERITAGE

H E R I TA G E O P E N D AY S 2 0 1 8 Heritage Open Days Hull can only take place because of the tremendous support from our key partners. Hull Civic Society is delighted that the following companies have supported Heritage Open Days 2018.

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FEATURE T H E R I V E R H U L L

Waterfronts to the World The origins of our unique port-city

by Dr. Robb Robinson

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he lower reaches of the River Hull – known as the Old Harbour – forms one of the few havens of any size on the Humber.

It was here that the Old Town, the core of our modern port-city, was established in the medieval epoch. Wharves or rather staithes lined the watercourse’s western banks and ships sailing from here could access the world’s seas and oceans by way of the Humber while smaller craft carried goods to and from inland destinations.

In later centuries both northward banks of the river beyond the Old Town were covered with all the paraphernalia of a bustling and vigorous port.

Great warehouses, factories and shipyards lined its channel. Here cargoes were transhipped and vessels constructed or repaired.

Today, the few surviving large houses built by the old merchant families whose prosperity was accumulated from this maritime commerce are mainly found along High Street. Many other, less well-off, local inhabitants lived in more basic accommodation, sometimes in the Old Town or else upstream in Sculcoates, but usually within reach of the busy river: some of my own local forbearers, for example, lived down Bluebell Entry, a crowded alley at the southern end of High Street.

These commercial quays on the River Hull waterfronts were eventually displaced by more modern docks and some sections of the waterfront fell into disuse in the later 20th century, but though its commercial traffic has been reduced, the River Hull remains a working waterway.

Half Forgotten Important International Assets Yet great sections of the River Hull’s half-forgotten waterfronts, north of the Old Town, are potentially important international assets, waiting to be discovered by the tourist. Their singular buildings and neglected quays are steeped in age-old stories of exploration, maritime commerce and global history and are in many respects as important

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High Street in Hull

in explaining the story of Hull’s impact on the world as are the medieval half-timbered houses and stone walls to York or even the grand buildings lining its canals to Venice. In Hull there is so much to see beyond Drypool Bridge, not least in the vicinity of the ancient Charterhouse or the Whalebone Inn with its echoes of the old Greenland Yards, once situated on the opposite bank.

Making the Most of Our Maritime Heritage A major step towards realising the potential of the untold history and forgotten buildings of the River Hull’s extensive waterfronts looks likely to come to fruition thanks to the planned creation of a new visitors’ centre and refurbishment of the old marine facilities along Dock Office Row, just north of Blaydes House.

This wonderful initiative will form an important component of a wider Heritage Lottery Fund supported project intended to enhance Hull’s historical maritime profile. The old dry docks there will provide a home for vessels such as the side trawler Arctic Corsair and hopefully the steamer Viola, one of the few surviving vessels to

have fought in the Great War and whose long career provides the backdrop to one of the most remarkable twentieth century stories of the sea and the long Atlantic Ocean.

While many people are also familiar with the Bounty of South Seas mutiny fame and realise it was built here by the Blaydes family in 1784, few of the other, sometimes quite extraordinary, stories related to this particular district are as well known. Let’s revisit a few of these.

Links with Australia The emergence of modern Australia is often linked to the historic sailing of the so-called First Fleet, which left England bound for New South Wales in 1787.

The intention was to establish a penal colony and half of the 1400 people on board were convicts.

Eleven vessels made the passage and the largest of the convict transports and indeed the first to reach Botany Bay was the Alexander, a 452-tonne barque.

The fleet eventually created a settlement close the site of the modern Sydney Harbour Opera House and unfurled the Union Flag on 26th January 1788, a date

marked annually by Australia Day Celebrations, the official National Day of the country.

The Alexander was built and first registered in Hull in 1783 by Walton and Company. While the Blaydes family leased the North End Yard, close to the old North Bridge along Dock Office Row by the corner of Bridge Street to the north of the basin which formed the entrance to Hull’s first dock, Walton’s Yard occupied the basin’s south side near to what is now the No 1 Dry Dock by No 1 High Street, Sir Samuel Standidge’s old house. It is thus remarkable to reflect that the Alexander and the Bounty (originally named Bethia) were probably built in adjacent yards in successive years before figuring in two of the most famous maritime sea stories of the later eighteenth century.

These waterfronts have other Australian connections, not least through the brig Tranby, which left by way of the adjacent dock basin in September 1829 carrying some of the first people to settle Western Australia. The Tranby, was built in 1823 by Samuel Standidge Walton in his River Hull yard, close to the place where the Alexander of First Fleet fame had been launched half a century earlier. This brig – just 85 feet in length – left Hull with 14 crew and 37 local passengers. The emigrants were intending to start

An old drawing of the River Hull

Bluebell Entry

Hull’s historic Charterhouse

Links with Hull’s first dock

The Alexander was built in hull and part of the First Fleet farming in the new colony and crammed their little ship with agricultural implements and livestock.

This veritable Noah’s Ark voyage took over six months.

During the passage the Tranby had what the captain described as a “very singular visitation” being struck by what was described as a fireball from the sky – possibly a small meteorite – which killed a sheep, broke a dog’s leg and “rendered the mate insensible”.

The ship was enveloped in a sulphurous smell, but sailed onwards, dropping anchor in

Tranby House near Perth by the Swan River in Western Australia. One of the oldest buildings in Western Australia and was built by the settlers who sailed from Hull

Gage’s Road off modern-day Freemantle in February 1830.

Some of the passengers settled by a meander of the Swan River called the Peninsula and built a farm named Tranby House in memory of the ship and – now owned by the National Trust of Western Australia – it is one of the oldest buildings left in the former colony. It still contains household furniture bought out on the ship and in the grounds are mature English Oaks, grown from acorns brought by the early settlers.

A few years ago, after the publication of my book Far

Horizons: From Hull To The Ends Of The Earth, which featured the story of the settlers, some acorns from the Australian Tranby Oaks were posted to me at Blaydes House. These were subsequently planted out in the University of Hull’s Botanic Gardens. A number of the oak saplings that sprouted have since been given to villages where the original settlers came from and almost the last batch of these were planted out on the University Campus last year, not only pieces of living history but a real example of the Roots and Routes 2017 theme.

Between the two disused outer dry docks. which more or less occupy part of the sites of the yards where the Bounty and Alexander were built, lies another wonderful piece of Hull’s maritime architectural heritage.

Last used as a dry dock, but now derelict, it was constructed as the entrance basin to Hull’s very first dock which was one of the civil engineering wonders of the new industrial age when opened in 1778 and covered ten acres.

Although the dock was filled in during the 1930s – much of the site being occupied today by Queen’s Gardens – the old basin survives and has its wonderful stories to tell, not only tales of Australian voyages, but also of the countless numbers of whaling ships, commercial craft, even exploration vessels that started their journeys from here.

It seems an apt location to be the planned last resting place for the Arctic Corsair.

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Resonances with the most famous maritime hymn in the world On the eastern bank of the River Hull, just above the modern North Bridge, lies Lime Street.

In 1823 John Bacchus Dykes was born here in the Ivy House. John’s father, William Hey Dykes, was a partner in the nearby shipyard whilst his grandfather, Thomas Dikes (the surname changed between generations), was Master of the Charterhouse.

Later, William moved his large family to Dock Office Row when he became a partner in another shipbuilding concern using the old North End Yard.

Young John proved a particularly talented musician: after ordination in the Church of England he gained an international reputation as a writer of hymn tunes. He wrote the music for over 300 popular Victorian hymns but arguably his most famous collaboration came about when William Whiting, a master of Winchester Choristers’ School, wrote a poem in 1860 for one of his former pupils who was crossing the Atlantic.

The poem was given to Dykes the following year who set it to his composition Melita.

Eternal Father Strong To Save Or For Those In Peril On The Sea was the outcome and has become the most famous maritime hymn in the world.

In the US it is known as the Navy Hymn and is also sung on Royal Navy ships. It was Roosevelt’s favourite hymn and performed during his famous war-time meeting with Churchill in 1941 on HMS Prince of Wales and just that Hull man’s tune – without Whiting’s words – was played when they carried President Kennedy’s coffin up the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington after his

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assassination in 1963 and also afterwards when they laid him to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. Such international resonances flow from these now half-forgotten banks of the River Hull. We need to make so much more of them.

A Lost Lord High Admiral and Shakespearian connection?

Let’s now walk northwards from Dock Office Row, on to the pavements and streets close to the Charterhouse area, another of Hull’s half-hidden gems and a short distance from the banks of the River Hull.

It is possible that the remains of a remarkable real-life figure with Shakespearian connections lie close by. It may be that the body of a medieval Lord High Admiral, an English commander in the Hundred Year’s War, indeed the real life individual behind a major Shakespearian character might rest beneath the local tarmac and concrete.

This story starts back in the early 1300s: the de la Pole brothers, Richard and William, were major English merchants and patrons of the Charterhouse, originally a Carthusian Monastery. Both were buried there but the hospital functions were later separated from the Monastery, a fortunate move which enabled the hospital to survive when the Monastery was dissolved by Henry VIII. Though subsequently rebuilt, the Charterhouse has endured.

Generations of de la Poles were said to have been buried in the neighbouring monastery which brings us to the crux of the story and to William de la Pole, first Duke of Suffolk (1396 – 1450).

The real-life William was created Lord High Admiral of England by Henry VI in 1447. He is also a major Shakespearian character, nicknamed Jackanapes, in the plays Henry VI part I and II. Shakespeare has him fall in love with Margaret of Anjou, later

Queen of England in part I and his subsequent disgrace and death are dramatized in part II. The real-life William, certainly had a career somewhat akin to a modern Game of Thrones character. A favourite of Henry VI, he fought in the Hundred Years War, but was eventually exiled in 1450 and met a grizzly end when enemies intercepted his French-bound ship.

He was decapitated with a rusty

sword and his remains thrown overboard. William’s body was said to have drifted ashore and returned to his widow who brought him to be buried with his forebearers.

There are two schools of thought about where he is actually buried.

One holds that he was interred in Wingfield, Suffolk but the other is that he was actually buried in the Carthusian monastery in Hull.

An artist’s impression of the Arctic Corsair’s new berth

The dry dock on the River Hull where the Arctic Corsair will be berthed in the 1960s

Rich Maritime History and Potential Tourist Asset

After the monastic part of the Charterhouse was dissolved by Henry VIII those buildings became a private house but were later destroyed during Hull’s Civil War sieges.

The site of this old monastery is now covered by buildings and roads near the present Charterhouse. Perhaps William was buried here and, if so, could he still be here?

Whether just myth or reality,

this story is yet another one of the countless and colourful threads in the rich historical tapestry that forms the wonderful narrative of this stretch of the River Hull.

Incidentally, the post of Lord High Admiral was then one of the main offices of state. The current Lord High Admiral is the Duke of Edinburgh and he was given the title by the Queen on his ninetieth birthday.

There are many other stories related to the streets and waterfronts by the River Hull, far too many to relate here but there is one underlying theme. We have along this waterfront many nooks and crannies, buildings and quaysides that have such wonderful stories to relate and much potential to exploit.

We need to retain what makes us unique and ensure that we don’t sweep more such buildings away and replace them with post-industrial homogenised modern edifices, the same as can be seen in any city across the world.

I have recently the opportunity to visit both Gdansk in Poland and Old Panama City in Central

America and saw that both have got the message.

Today, they are great magnets for tourists and don’t allow the demolition of their unique buildings and restore those that have been ruined. That doesn’t mean there is no place for quality iconic modern architecture in our City, far from it and we have plenty of empty places on which to build.

We just need to ensure we learn from the experiences elsewhere and that we don’t throw out any more architectural babies with the bathwater.

These banks of the River Hull contain what is probably the most underestimated stretch of maritime waterfront in Europe.

Let’s make the most of what we have and this time really tell the world about our unique global maritime story.

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FEATURE B E F O R E H U L L

An abbot and an extraordinary woman ... the foundation of Hull How two minor settlements came together by Prof. Barbara English

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he foundation of Hull is often said to be 1296, when Edward I bought two places called Myton and Wyke from nearby Meaux Abbey, and on April 1, 1299 gave these minor settlements a new name and the rights of a town in the form of self government.

But at once you can see that there must be an earlier history – where is Myton? What was Wyke? And the answers to those questions are in the Meaux chronicle, the history of the once great Cistercian abbey of which nothing remains above ground. The abbot of Meaux, Thomas Burton, wrote the chronicle (two versions, by hand, in Latin) in the 1390s.

Around 1160 the abbey acquired arable land in Myton, pasture for 800 sheep, a fishery in the Humber, part of a saltworks, and land in Wyke.

The boundaries were complicated, explains the abbot-historian, because the course of the River Hull altered. These Myton and Wyke lands were sold to the abbey by Mathilda Camin. It is almost unheard of for a 12th century woman to be able to deal in land, and to have her own seal, and she broke another tradition by naming married women as witnesses to her title deed: Basilia, Christiana, Aldured, another Mathilda and Juliana. Mathilda Camin must be the first recor-

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Meaux abbey. Nothing is left above ground, but just above the centre you can see the outline of the abbey church, looking rather like a flask, and to the left (south) the square that was the cloister. In the lower half the corrugations represent the traces of medieval “strip farming” agriculture ded “Extraordinary Woman” in the long history of Hull.

Myton (recorded in Domesday Book in 1086) is an Anglo-Saxon name for a settlement at the junction of rivers or streams, and Wyke is a name related to vik, as in Viking, and means a creek or inlet. To have place-names from two successive groups of invaders and settlers is typ-

ical of the East Riding, and suggests an unwritten history going back well before 1086.

The monks of Meaux farmed Myton and Wyke for a hundred years or so, and used Wyke on Hull, sometimes just called Hull, as a port, particularly

Wyke was a shipping port for exporting wo

as a shipping exporting wool

for exporting wool (Mathilda Camin gave them pasture for 800 sheep c.1160, that’s a lot of wool, and they had other pastures).

The monks got into financial difficulties in the 1290s and gave Myton and Wyke to King Edward I in exchange for land elsewhere. Wyke at this time had 61 households, and Myton was large enough to have a chapel, dependent upon Hessle parish church (Myton chapel was the forerunner of Holy Trinity church in Hull and possibly on the same site).

For giving up the territory that became Hull, the monks of Meaux got Pocklington, bits of land in Skipsea and Wawne, properties around Grimsby, and the churches of Skipsea, Easington and Keyingham.

Was it a good deal? The abbot-historian Thomas Burton thought not. What do you think? But you did not argue with Edward I. King Edward I, who had

The tombstone of the historian of Meaux, Thomas Burton, now in Hull Museums. The Latin inscription records that he was the 19th abbot and the date of his death, October 4, 1437 inherited Holderness, wanted to have an east coast port, for export-import especially of wool, cloth and wine, but also to be useful in his endless wars against the Scots. Trade, and munitions of war, became the business of the new town of Kingston for many centuries thereafter.

Myton+Wyke=Kingston upon Hull=Hull.

Facsimile (1827) part of Mathilda Camin’s title deed

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FEATURE T R I B U T E T O D E P A R T E D

The secrets of Hull General Cemetery 1847-1973 4

By Lisa Hewson & Andrew Elliott The Origins

The Hull General Cemetery Company was formed in 1846 with capital from 1,000 shares of £10.

“For the purposes of providing more decent interment for the dead of all classes and denominations in the vicinity of Hull, the existing grave yards having become crowded to excess and the most indecent trespasses on the quiet repose of the grave having been committed” (Sheahan 1864) A licence from the Archbishop of York was read during the official opening.

“For the performance of the religious rites of the Established Church over the dead, in that part of the grounds which had been set out and dedicated to the interment of the dead, according to the rites of The Church of England, and for no other purpose whatever, forever.” (Sheahan 1864)

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The Beginning

It all started with Eliza Smith. 15th April, 1847. Aged two.

She died of “Slow Fever”. She was the daughter of a linen draper, John Smith.

Her brother Charles joined her in the same grave just over a year later. He was under one year old.

It wasn’t uncommon in the 19th century to lose a family, a bloodline, in entirety.

Happily though, there were survivors of the Smith family. A brother, Thomas, took over the family business (linen drapers, Whitefriargate). The company was responsible for some magnificent items and some are still held in the Hull Museums Collection.

The family has numerous descendants living today in both England and Australia. Sadly, no monument remains, although the original inscription was noted many years ago by the East Yorkshire Family History Society.

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1 Photograph of the Smith family. Thomas Smith (front centre) is the brother of Eliza Smith.

Courtesy of James and Nicola Ridsdill Smith (Australia)

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Grave 14122

April 1847. Charles Cromack (24), John Dick (39), Susanna Jane Blackburn (14), Ann Cain (54), Hannah Cooper (60), Ann Shotling (82), Thomas Hindson (2), Emma Parkinson (2).

The grave wasn’t the only thing these people had in common. It’s unlikely they were vastly wealthy.

Grave 14122 was the first public grave opened in the then new cemetery, Hull General Cemetery.

It reflects one side of the cemetery, the often forgotten poor, many remembered only now on microfilm in the History Centre.

Perhaps a communal coffin was used for these burials. Perhaps they were removed from this coffin prior to burial. This was not just a place for the poor though. On the contrary, the designers saw it as a place for the

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Original Burial Records. (Photo courtesy of Hull History Centre) super-rich and famous as well, a place to promenade and celebrate the many notable figures from Hulls rich history.

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Cholera hits Hull – 1849

During the cholera outbreak in Hull in 1849, Hull General Cemetery was used extensively for burials of the victims. It was said

that the grave diggers worked tirelessly day and night to keep up. 700 people were buried in almost trench type graves during the several weeks of the outbreak.

A large monument was erected in the cemetery in memory of the victims.

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Lord Rollit and the Dowager Duchess

The cremated remains of Sir Albert Kaye Rollit (1842-1922) lie in a grave with other family members, including John Rollit (father, d 1873), Eliza Rollit (mother, d 1879) and Eleanor Ann Rollit (first wife, d 1885).

He was notably married to the former Duchess of Sutherland for several years. Duchess Mary had spent a short time in prison prior to the marriage. The Duke of Sutherland (Mary’s previous

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Lord Rollit and the Dowager Duchess. Right, the grave of Sir Albert Kaye Rollit then and, above, now

3 husband) had bequeathed Mary a vast sum of money, which was contested by the family.

An error of judgment on Mary’s part in burning some paperwork led to the court finding her in contempt of court and committing her to prison (Holloway) for six weeks.

Lord Rollit was a successful man in his own right very much prior to the famous marriage. He was a solicitor (part-founder of the modern Rollits solicitors), an MP, President of the Law Society, Mayor of Hull and a ship owner.

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Clowes, Wedgwood and Darwin

William Clowes was originally a potter from Staffordshire, the son of Ann Wedgwood, of the famous pottery family. He was instrumental in the foundation of

Primitive Methodism.

He had aspired, in his earlier life, to be the finest dancer in the kingdom. However, he became increasingly involved in Primitive Methodism.

It is thought that William was responsible for converting William Hodge, the grandfather of Amy Johnson. William Hodge is also buried in the same area of the cemetery.

A direct ancestor of William Clowes, Gilbert Wedgwood was also a direct ancestor of Susannah Wedgwood, the Mother of Charles Darwin. Religion and evolution, pottery and dancing – all with roots in Hull General Cemetery.

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The War and its victims. Adrian Farrell and John Hodgson

Lt Adrian Farrell is one of the war dead buried in the cemetery. He joined the East Yorkshire Regiment during the First World War and was severely wounded in the second battle of Ypres in 1915.

He returned to the UK and had several operations. Sadly though. he died during an operation to remove his leg.

At first glance of the grave ledgers, it appears he is buried alone. Closer inspection of the ledger however reveals that he is alongside his parents, Thomas Frederic and Mary Monica. His father was at one point a partner in the solicitors company of

Rollits, or as it was known then, Rollit, Farrell and Bladon.

Sadly, no monument remains in Hull General Cemetery for Adrian Farrell. The location of the grave is known though.

It is believed that the war graves in the cemetery had been deemed as unmaintainable. Today, a single commonwealth WW1 war grave headstone remains, albeit in the wrong location. It is that of Private John Hodgson. Again, the actual grave location is known. For some unknown reason, the headstone was moved and placed over his grandparents grave.

There are fourteen known war graves (First World War) in Hull General Cemetery and numerous other memorials. There are also a number of Second World War graves. Victims are commemorated now on a panel in Hull Northern Cemetery. The bodies remain.

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The End

The Hull General Cemetery Company eventually collapsed in the 1970s. Since that time, the cemetery has been closed to interments.

Over the course of the approximate 126 years of its existence, some 55,000 people were interred there. Some 20,000 of them were probably buried in public/ pauper or workhouse graves.

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Other notable burials

■ Captain John Gravill – captain of the famous ship Diana

Headstone of John Hodgson.

■ Henry Redmore – marine artist ■ John Widdas and Richard Dodd Widdas – artists

■ Zachariah Pearson – ship owner, mayor and philanthropist

■ Thomas Wilson – Wilson Shipping Line

■ Henry Blundell – businessman and manufacturer

■ William Day Keyworth – sculptor ■ Thomas Earle – sculptor ■ Sir Isaac Reckitt & Family – businessman

■ William Dent Priestman – industrialist

■ John Shields – 1st Superintendent of both Hull & York Cemetery

■ John & Hannah Broderick -

parents of Cuthbert Broderick

■ Find us on Facebook - Hull

General Cemetery Group.

If you would like to be informed of activity days or become a volunteer, please contact the Friends of Hull General Cemetery.

Email fohgc@outlook.com

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FEATURE G U I L D H A L L T I M E B A L L

Hope for funds to help Guildhall feature stand test of time Tracy Toner, assistant project manager for major projects & infrastructure at Hull City Council, on the Guildhall’s Time Ball

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top the Guildhall, unseen by many, sits the Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball. In 2016 Hull City Council was awarded a first-round pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the restoration of this historical object.

Recently the HLF has approved the project to move forward to a round two bid submission, the deadline of which was June 14.

This £47,000 HLF development grant will assist the project team in progressing the project to apply for a full grant.

The Guildhall building itself is located in the largest Conservation Area in Hull. It was designed by Sir Edwin Cooper, of Architects Russell, Cooper & Davis, and built in two stages using the Baroque Revival style.

The original Time Ball was installed between April 1915 and November 1916.

While the overall installation was commissioned in December 1918, the machinery was still not in operation by 1920 and the ball itself needed regilding in early 1921.

A replica was made in the early 1980s as the mechanism fell into disrepair and it never worked successfully for very long.

The function of the ball can be traced back

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to the early 19th century, with other examples at the Greenwich Observatory, Portsmouth and numerous other ports.

The ball was to be raised shortly before a prescribed hour and dropped at a precise moment (normally noon) giving the exact time to ships in the harbour and estuary. These visible signals allowed the exact calibration of ship’s chronometers, which was vital for accurate navigation.

The Time Ball at Hull is one of the latest in the UK to have been built, and the highest.

Some of the significance of the Guildhall building itself is that Hull’s Time Ball is a very late example of telling time in this way. The Hull Time Ball of

1914-15 then was perhaps one of the last of its kind in Britain.

The restoration of the Time Ball and its surrounding heritage has the potential to deliver high-quality benefits and value for Lottery money in the heart of Hull.

It will also provide benefits to neighbouring projects, such as the Beverly Road TH programme, the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City Project, the Pearson Park restoration project, the Fruit Market, the Museum Quarter, the Heritage Action Zone and the refurbishment of Queens Gardens in terms of boosting the heritage, people and community outputs of all projects.

For further information, visit: http:// cityplanhull.co.uk

The Time Ball machinery and plans for its restoration.

Pictures copyright of Historic England

Councillor Janet Toker and the Time Ball in 2002

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FEATURE H U L L O L D T O W N

Unlocking the heritage within Hull Old Town

In March last year Hull Old Town became one of the first of Historic England’s new Heritage Action Zones. Deborah Wall, principal adviser for Historic England, takes a look at progress to date and the exciting projects that lie ahead What is the Hull Old Town Heritage Action Zone?

Heritage Action Zones are a new initiative by Historic England to breathe new life into old places that are rich in heritage and full of promise.

As home to more than 40 per cent of the city’s listed buildings, Hull Old Town fits the bill perfectly and Historic England is working with Hull City Council and other partners to fully unlock the economic potential of the Old Town.

How much do you know about Hull Old Town?

One of the main objectives since the launch of the project has been to raise awareness of the breadth of the Old Town’s heritage with local residents and visitors to Hull.

Hot on the heels of the various activities that took place over the 2017 Heritage Open Days, we’ve been working hard to raise the profile of Hull Old Town through the national Enrich The List and Immortalised campaigns.

#Enrichthelist

Participation got off to a flying start in March this year thanks to the help of the Hull Land Train.

Working With Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City Project, the Land Train’s carriages were transformed with new promotional wrapping and Mally Wellburn did a fantastic job of handing out leaflets and explaining to the passengers how

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they can get involved in enriching Historic England’s list of grade one, grade two star and grade two assets by sharing pictures and special stories that will bring Hull’s heritage to life.

We’re on a mission to be the first city in England to enrich all of our listings, but we can only do this with your help. To find out how you can help enrich Hull’s list, visit www.historicengland.org.uk/ get-involved

#Immortalised

Launched in early 2018, Historic England’s Immortalised campaign has received a huge boost thanks to the updated Hull Old Town Trails booklet produced by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire.

Passengers aboard Mally Wellburn’s land train are given leaflets as part of the Enrich The List project.

The archaeological dig at Hull’s 16th-century South Blockhouse, below

Now featuring a new trail that includes highlights from the Lord Mayor’s Centenary Plaques, people are able to find out about Hull Old Town’s lesser known and forgotten memorials, from the heroic and sad to the quirky and inspirational.

Pick up a free copy of the Hull Old Town Trail from the tourist information points at Hull Minster and Paragon Station or download the electronic version at www.visithullandeastyorkshire.com Don’t forget, if you have any information or photographs of memorials for Hull Old Town, you can post nominations at www.historicengland.org.uk/ get-involved. The best stories and pictures received will be featured in a national exhibition to be held in London in autumn this year.

South Blockhouse

Work at Hull’s 16th-century South Blockhouse literally took off in summer 2017 with aerial drone footage of local schoolchildren getting involved in the work to mark out the walls of the scheduled ancient monument on the ground.

An archaeological dig at the site also revealed a number of intact gun ports with side chambers and the original 1541-43 floor level was found just a few feet below the modern surface.

Following on from the extensive media coverage, in which the BBC labelled the South Blockhouse “a bit of a gem”, archaeology project manager Ken Steedman presented

Duse Mohamed Ali – Centenary plaque at Trinity Market which incorporates Former Gaiety Theatre the results from the excavations to a packed out room at Hull History Centre in June 2017.

If you missed Ken’s presentation, you can visit the South Blockhouse during the Heritage Open Days events to catch up on all the latest findings.

Re-using historic buildings

Running in parallel with the public activities that are raising awareness of the Old Town’s heritage, the project is also having a major impact on the built environment. Research

Lady Eleanor Rollit – Centenary plaque at Citadel House and The Lady Bell at Hull Minster undertaken by the Hull People’s Panel in early 2018 revealed that more than 90 per cent of respondents thought the Old Town’s architecture gives the historic heart of Hull its own unique identity.

As such, we’re delighted to say that following the completion of a study into potential uses, we are now conducting a detailed survey of the area to help inform works to improve selected buildings in Hull Old Town.

This work will help to preserve and enhance our amazing

Lilian Bilocca – Centenary plaque at the Maritime Museum and mural on Hessle Road architecture while critically bringing vacant floor space back into economic use.

During the construction works, we will be running hard hat tours to give a flavour of how work is done on historic buildings and the traditional building methods that need to be used.

The tours will be free of charge and suitable for anyone with an interest in learning more about the Old Town’s buildings. For further details, visit the Old Town project website at www.cityplan hull.co.uk

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FEATURE C O D W A R S

After the trawl: Hull and fishing in the wake of the Cod Wars What happened to the city’s iconic industry after the famous battle with Iceland in the 1970s?

By Dr. Jo Byrne

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he 50th anniversary this year of the triple trawler tragedy, which saw three Hull ships and 58 men lost in the space of three weeks, has brought Hull’s trawling past to the foreground.

Hull’s fishery commenced from the mid-19th century with the discovery of fishing grounds off the Humber mouth and is generally seen as ending over a century later as British trawlers lost access to Icelandic waters in the wake of the Cod Wars in the 1970s. Perhaps a lesser-known story is what happened in the years after this conflict.

In the 1950s and 1960s consumers in Britain would have made a ready connection between Hull and fish. By the 1970s, Hull’s distant-water trawl fishery retained a pattern of life that had changed little for decades.

For many, regular voyages to and from the North Atlantic grounds, fishing mainly for cod, continued around the 21-day voyage limit of the traditional side trawler.

At the same time, a growing fleet of large, modern freezer vessels was introducing new ways of catching, storing and processing fish.

Into this era of gradual change, came a combination of rising oil prices, declining fish stocks and, most significantly, changes to international policy. In 1976, Britain was defeated in a series of conflicts with Iceland regarding the extension of fishing limits.

British and other non-Icelandic trawlers found themselves excluded from a 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone drawn around the Icelandic coast.

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The Boyd Line vessel Arctic Galliard

Similar zones were declared by Norway, Russia, Faroe and Newfoundland. As a member of the European Common Market, Britain’s own 200-mile limit, extended in January 1977, became part of a “common pond”, where the allowable catch was shared between member states under a system of quotas.

Faced with a new politics of fishing, Hull’s distant-water industry entered a rapid and irreversible decline.

Within Hull, fishing was synonymous with Hessle Road, in the west of the city. It could be seen as Trawlertown, a landscape of connected activity, distinct, yet located within the wider city – a district of fishermen’s pubs, clubs and pawnshops, ships runners,

backhanding and shops that traded on advance notes.

Everything here was geared to the rhythm of fishing. Yet in the economic adjustments enforced by the crises of the 1970s, such interdependency was to dissolve.

In response to the changing circumstances, Hull trawling firms attempted to work old grounds with an emerging system of quotas, introducing flexible fishing for more varied species.

For fleets used to the freedom of the high seas, quotas were a new challenge and the transition was less than smooth.

The scrapping of side trawlers in the 1970s is remembered with emotion by those connected with the industry. Although ships had regularly been scrapped to make

way for the new, after the Cod Wars vessels were not to be replaced and in popular memory, the scrapping of ships became a powerful symbol of the end.

From the mid-1970s, financial loss and debt meant that the scrapping of the old was followed by the sale and conversion of Hull’s advanced freezer fleet.

Among them were the Boyd Line vessels Arctic Galliard and Arctic Buccaneer; two cutting-edge freezer trawlers and the pride of the UK fishing fleet, which were sold to New Zealand.

If Hull’s trawl fishery was to survive at all, it needed to seek new opportunities.

Ashore, Hull’s trawling fleet had supplied an extensive secondary industry of merchants and

In 1976, Britain was defeated in a series of conflicts with Iceland regarding the extension of fishing limits

Hessle Road was seen as the heart of the fishing community

The Arctic Buccaneer

processors. As the fleet diminished, the fish trades contracted significantly, but were able to adapt and continue due to their ability to source fish from other suppliers, particularly from Iceland.

For the fish-catching sector, the adjustment was more challenging.

Left with a fleet of fish-hungry ships, Hull’s trawling firms sought rapid diversification. On new projects, vessel owners retained trusted crews and Hull firms and Hull fishermen ventured forth together.

An important opportunity for the Hull trawling fleet came from the Cornish coast, where large shoals of mackerel had appeared from the mid-1960s.

With the mackerel fishery the Hull fleet was fishing largely for export.

Hull vessel owners rented facilities in the Welsh port of Milford Haven and for the first time, the arrival and departure of Hull vessels took place away from Hull’s own fish dock.

Inevitably, the intensification of fishing effort in the south-west gradually led to overfishing and the Hull fleet was faced with quotas that made the fishery unviable.

But for almost a decade after the final Cod War, the western mackerel fishery kept Hull trawlers at sea.

In the 1970s, there emerged a new prospect that was not about fish. From the mid-1960s, Britain

discovered gas and oil in the North Sea. The offshore gas and oil industry developed rapidly in the 1970s and to support it, vessels were needed for supply, safety and survey work.

For an industry in need of vessels, Hull had ships to spare.

Until specifically designed support craft could be commissioned, the redundant distant-water trawlers fitted nicely into the gap.

As former fishermen went to work in the service of this emerging North Sea industry, others were engaged on freezer trawlers converted into survey vessels, on projects that could take them as far as America, India and Vietnam.

Indeed, after the Cod Wars, Hull trawlermen and trawling firms found themselves working all over the globe. One major opportunity in British control was the emergence of a new fishery following the extension of fishing

limits around the Falkland Islands from 1987.

Hull trawling firms Marr and Boyd Line became involved in the management and development of the fishery, while also sending their own ships.

However, despite such efforts none of these ventures were able to successfully replace the old Hull-centric, cod-focused Arctic trawl.

By 1986, Marr and Boyd Line were the only Hull trawling firms remaining.

The survivors operated in a very different global environment to a decade earlier and for those still working in the industry, the adjustment saw them increasingly far flung, divorced from the close-knit structures that had once moulded their lives.

In Hull, the extensive distant-water fleet had influenced the development of dock and district and had forged a distinctive fishing culture.

The rapid virtual disappearance

of that fleet brought unemployment, disadvantage, physical change and disruption.

Hull lost its status as the home-port of one of the largest trawling fleets in the world.

The strong bond between industry, workforce, neighbourhood and community were broken and the distinctive rhythms and relationships that had created the Trawlertown of Hessle Road melted back into the wider city.

Yet the echo of Hull’s trawling past can still be heard. The former fishing community has shown tenacity in their desire to commemorate not only a unique way of life, but also the high death toll of an extreme and dangerous industry.

From the 1980s, as the fish dock was replaced with a retail park, the community has sustained a campaign for remembrance.

Sadly, the lock gate area of the old fish dock, saved from demolition by community heritage group STAND, remains derelict.

However, the rescue and preservation of the side trawler Arctic Corsair is a testament to the power of local enthusiasm and heritage partnerships.

And in time to mark the 50th anniversary of Hull’s worst trawling disaster, the memorial to lost trawlermen, unveiled in February last year and located on the Humber bank, can finally offer a place to remember by the water.

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FEATURE S E E D C R U S H I N G

Rape, rats and roses: The story of the greatest oilseed centre in Europe Dan Tunnicliffe looks at the history of a huge industry in East Yorkshire that had its beginnings hundreds of years ago

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n a flat and fertile plain about 20 miles south east of Selby, John Fintour of Crowle was granted a licence by his landlord, the Abbot of Selby, to make oils on his property.

This was in 1381 when Selby was a powerful Benedictine Abbey, with much land based around a magnificent church founded by William the Conqueror. Although seed crushing is one of the world’s oldest industries, this is thought to be the earliest reference to oil milling in Britain.

Rapeseed is one of the earliest sources of oil for lamps, and most of the early locations of oil mills were close to the seed growing areas in Eastern England.

In 1572, the first Queen Elizabeth passed a “bill for the making of oils out of seeds grown in England equal to Spanish and foreign oils”. Not much later, we know that numerous parcels of both oilseeds and cakes were exported from Boston to Holland between 1601 and 1640.

The city of Hull is flat and frequently windy and in 1737, Sarah Fearnly owned a wind rape mill and a horse-powered mill near the North Gate.

The earliest mill built within the Old Town was a windmill built in 1740 by a shrewd banker called Pease. Rapeseed

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A River Hull scene from 1985 showing the Chambers and Fargus berth. The company, specialising in seed crushing and edible oil refining

had to be crushed cold and there is evidence that some of the oily residue was burned, as the Corporation had to forbid the burning of rapeseed cakes due to their “filthy smell”.

The port and shipping were expanding fast during the 18th century and, as imports overtook home grown seed, new

mills were then located near the ports.

In 1796, a Hull firm of millwrights fitted a five-sail oil mill in Stoneferry. The earliest crushing machinery was based on the mortar and pestle concept and the sails of the mill drove a sort of camshaft which lifted and dropped a series of “stampers” onto

the broken seed with a noise like pile drivers.

In the close-packed streets of the town it is said that the natives grew accustomed to the thump, thump, thump of the nearby mills.

And then came the machine age where initially the seed was broken by edge-runners of stone as used in biblical

times for the breaking of olives. A variety of presses were then used to squeeze out the valuable oil.

The invention of the hydraulic press by Bramah in 1795 was one of the achievements of the Industrial Revolution and Henry Blundell of Hull was probably the first to apply this to oilseed production in 1824 and, by 1854 more than 100 presses were in use.

At around this time, a very remarkable woman appears on the Hull scene.

An iron foundry built by John Todd in 1777, which had made cannons in the wars with Napoleon, was making much of the iron machinery which had begun to replace wood for seed crushing. When the younger partner, Duncan Campbell died in 1833 he left the business to his very capable daughter Christiana, who was married to a local sea captain, John Rose.

The huge expansion of the oil crushing industry around Hull is closely linked to the enterprise of this family owned business and the partnership with James Downs in 1871, which extended through three generations. In the three

A windmill in Naylors Row, Hull in 1901. Right, a bust of Henry Blundell at the Guildhall. years between 1861 and 1864, the works built more than 100 double presses. Over a century later, a hydraulic press bearing the name C Rose was found still working in Brazil.

By 1890 the Seed Crushers Committee of Hull, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire had 36 members and 21 brokers and even Wilberforce House had the offices of a seed crusher, a broker and merchant’s offices.

There were at least 53 firms involved in the industry working in High Street.

But life was by no means

easy as the volume in trade increased and the farmers of Driffield were so concerned at the quality of linseed cakes imported from Russian seeds which were often adulterated from “12 to 70% by weed, sands and stones”, that they set up their own ‘Driffield and East Riding Pure Linseed Cake Company’ It could be said that some things never change.

In parallel with the growth of oils derived from seeds during this period, Hull equally became famous for that other

great commodity, whale oil, but this is a story which will have to wait until next year.

The reference to the rats in the title of this article will be explored then.

■ The source of this article was from text of a speech given to a conference of national seed crushing industries in 2001, by Dan Tunnicliffe, the managing Director of Chambers and Fargus of Bank side and an early Chairman of Hull Civic Society in the 1970s and is still a valued member today.

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FEATURE D E L A P O L E F A M I L Y

Rise and fall of the De La Pole family Peter Asquith-Cowen on the importance in history of the De La Pole family, their links with Hull and why they should be remembered

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y talk on the De La Pole family, to be given in Kardomah94 on September 7, traces the lives of a family of wine merchants, starting with William De La Pole who migrated first to Hedon and then to Hull from the once great sea-port of Raverserodd.

That port was crumbling into the North Sea due to rapid erosion, something we are still experiencing today, which is gathering in force and momentum on our glacial coast. Winter storms have made many caravan sites here and in Norfolk dangerously close to falling into the sea.

Ravenserodd must have been of great trading importance in the 13th century because it returned two MPs to Parliament, then fell away into the stormy waves to vanish forever.

In the process of their settling in Kingstown (ton) upon-Hull, they came into contact with King Edward III and became the royal vintners. They rose in prominence becoming the royal bankers. As an example, they lent King Edward £10,200 for his wars in France in the year 1327. This was a phenomenal amount in those days.

Within two years of opening the war with France, the King had borrowed money on the crown jewels and the crown itself. The De La Poles helped the king out when he was

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Above, the statue of William De La Pole in Nelson Street, Hull. Left, King Richard III.

“cash-strapped”. King Edward acknowledged himself bound over to the De La Poles for the enormous sum of £76,180.

King Edward came to Hull and knighted both Richard and William De La Pole.

William founded the ancient establishment – and still thriving today – called the Charterhouse. His brother became Mayor of Hull, Italian Ambassador and finally Chancellor of England. They started building the Holy Trinity Church, now a minster.

So important was this family that in later years they became Earls and then Dukes of Suffolk. One, John De La

Pole married Elizabeth, the sister of King Edward IV and his brother Richard (King Richard III) in 1491. Shortly after, their fame and prominence swiftly declined.

John De La Pole, Earl of Lincoln was declared the heir presumptive to the English throne.

They came unstuck backing the wrong side during the Wars of the Roses.

Duke John was killed at the Battle of Stoke in 1487.

His brother, Edmund De La Pole was beheaded by King Henry VIII in 1513 and his lands and properties, included the Suffolk Palace in Hull, were confiscated and

became royal domains.

Edmund’s brother, Richard De La Pole, fled abroad to Italy and died fighting as a mercenary serving King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia in 1525 and so ended the famous merchant family of the De La Poles.

Their rise was swift and equally so was their decline.

However, they placed Kingston-upon-Hull on the map of history.

Through them Edward, the Black Prince, married an heiress of the De Wake family of Cottingham and she – known as the Fair Maid of Kent – gave birth to a King of England: Richard II.

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FEATURE T H E H U M B E R B R I D G E

Connecting communities and inspiring new visitors

A century-old dream of linking the north and sound banks of the Humber estuary was finally realised in 1981

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owering above the ancient waters of the Humber estuary stands an iconic landmark that attracts enthusiasts and admirers from far and wide.

Visible for miles around, the Humber Bridge stands more than 155m high, proudly greeting visitors to this historic region with its sky-scraping towers and widely smiling suspension cables.

The bridge was created to join two proud counties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yorkshire and Lincolnshire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ending the need for the growing number of motorists and commercial drivers to circumnavigate the length of the estuary via Goole.

And what a phenomenal success it has been. With more than nine million crossings per year, totalling more than 200 million since it opened 1981, the Humber Bridge has helped to revolutionise business, trade and the eco-

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nomy of the Humber region.

What many people do not know, however, is that plans to join the East Riding of York-

shire to North Lincolnshire date back to at least 1872 when a tunnel scheme was promoted by traders in Hull.

That scheme never got off the ground and many others were suggested over the next 100 years, all of which failed to bear fruit.

The first suggestion of a suspension bridge came as early as 1928 when a plan to create such a structure was drawn up by Hull City Council.

Unfortunately, the scheme was hit by financial woes as a result of the depression era of

the late 1920s and early 1930s, so another attempt at joining the two counties crashed into the estuary.

Thirty years later, however, plans for a suspension bridge were approved, and the passing of the Humber Bridge Act 1959, and the creation of the Humber Bridge Board, meant that work on this most ambitious of engineering projects could begin in 1973.

Eight years later, the Bridge saw its official opening by the Queen, physically joining East Yorkshire and North Lin-

From left, the Queen opens the bridge in 1981, construction in the mid Seventies and the Humber Bridge Half Marathon. colnshire together and enabling traffic to flow freely between the two counties for the first time.

At the time of opening, the Humber Bridge was the world’s longest suspension bridge and was considered a huge engineering feat, having a span of 1,410m and a total length of 2,220m. It retained that status until 1998 and is currently the seventh longest suspension bridge in the world and the longest that can be crossed on foot.

So tall are the suspension towers, that they are 36mm further apart at the top than the bottom, to accommodate the curvature of the earth.

To talk only about engineering is to miss much of the story of the Humber Bridge.

Since opening it has evolved a much more human role. The Humber Bridge connects communities and gives local people a freedom of movement for both work and leisure that was unavailable to countless generations before them.

It is for this reason the landmark is loved by those who live in its shadow. It has brought the north and south

banks closer together, and new friendships, families and communities have been forged as a result.

It has become a central focus for many activities, from exercise clubs to sightseeing tours, local markets and festivals.

For many people in the Humber region, the Humber Bridge is a living structure, a destination, an integral part of their lives.

And that affection is only likely to increase over the coming years as the Bridge transforms into an attraction

that will pull people to the region from far and wide, creating new fans of this magnificent structure.

Chief Executive Dr Kevin Moore said plans to develop this vital asset into a vibrant and inclusive visitor experience were well underway.

“We want to interpret the bridge in the widest possible way because it is an amazing icon of British engineering,” Dr Moore said.

“Visitors will be able to go to the top of the towers and down into the cathedral-like spaces

below the road surface, such as the anchorage.

“We’re planning to create an attraction that will have something for everyone, while still preserving the fundamental role of the Humber Bridge as a wonderful asset that connects our local communities.”

With these plans in place, the Humber Bridge is destined to be loved not only by those people who live and work in its shadow, but by visitors from all corners of the globe as well.

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FEATURE A C O N C I S E H I S T O R Y O F R B

Creating healthier lives and happier homes for 200 years in Hull RB is proud of being a significant employer and part of the local community since 1840

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An artist’s impression of RB’s Science and Innovation Centre

ith a deep heritage in Hull, RB (formerly Reckitt & Sons then Reckitt & Colman) is proud of being a significant employer and part of the local community since 1840.

The company is best known for its brands, including Airwick, Dettol, Gaviscon, Nurofen, Optrex, Strepsils, Scholl and Veet.

Today, RB is a FTSE 20 consumer health, home and hygiene company, with around 40,000 staff in over 60 countries. The company purpose is to create healthier lives and happier homes. The majority of the 1,400 staff based in Hull are focused on R&D and manufacturing.

RB makes a significant contribution towards overseas export for the UK and has recently invested £105m in a state-of-the-art facility in Hull. Opening later this year, the new Science and Innovation (S&I) Centre will focus on consumer health.

The company’s story started with Isaac Reckitt moving to Hull in 1840, acquiring a starch business and renting a mill on Dansom Lane. In 1852, Isaac Reckitt expanded into cleaning products (inc. Reckitts Blue) and formed Reckitt & Sons in 1879.

Reckitt’s entry into healthcare came in 1932, with the launch of Dettol antiseptic, which later became a product of major importance during World War II, when the Government requested the company to protect its manufacture by moving operations from Hull to Skipton. Dettol was followed by Disprin (the world’s first soluble aspirin) in 1948.

The global success of RB, and the products it develops, are the result of an inherent culture of innovation. RB takes a consumer-driven approach to finding new ways for people to look after themselves, their families and homes. The new S&I Centre in Hull will accelerate this process, providing access to a consumer insight suite, 13,000m2 of bespoke laboratories and a 10th scale pilot plant.

RB’s product pipeline has been supplemented by a series of mergers and acquisitions throughout its 200-year history. Most notably perhaps the merger with Benckiser NV to create Reckitt Benckiser plc in 1999. More

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Isaac Reckitt

recent acquisitions have introduced minerals, vitamins, supplements, and infant and child nutrition to the company’s portfolio.

The company has played a significant role in the local community in Hull for almost 200 years. Hull’s first free public library was provided by James Reckitt, Hull’s Garden Village (over 600 houses) was built on Reckitt & Sons’ initiative from 1907, and several public spaces and buildings were developed with significant donations from the company. The

The Hull site in 1861

The main office in 1900

A Garden Village house in 1910

Starch House Lane in 1981

The destroyed Kingston Works in July 1941

Sir James Reckitt Charity, founded by endowment in 1921, continues to support local charitable causes.

In 2017, RB became a founding partner and major sponsor of the Ron Dearing University Technical College, a new employer-led approach to learning, and the company also encourages staff to volunteer in work time to support other charitable organisations, in-line with its global social impact investment strategy.

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Hull’s Old Town offers a tempting range of historical pubs with a rich heritage connected to the city and its development over the centuries.

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Kingston Hotel Trinity House Lane

This prominent corner Victorian pub is beautifully decorated – can you spot the city’s coat of arms, the three coronets? A former shop which is situated on a street corner opposite Holy Trinity Church and incorporates a spectacular curved window.

Part of the features listed include a fine example of a Victorian bar back and six ornamental prow heads situated around the building. There is a small room tucked away to the rear of the bar. Inside is a wonderful timber back bar with mirror insets, topped by a clock. A very friendly establishment, in a picturesque location.

■ Call: 01482 223635

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The Minerva Nelson Street

The Minerva pub was built in the 1820s not long after Humber Dock was dug in 1809 and was originally a hotel serving the passengers landing at the nearby Steam Packet Landing. It is one of Hull's iconic pubs, steeped in maritime history. With an unbeatable location on the river front overlooking Hull Marina & The Deep. Featuring the smallest pub room in Britain. It’s named after the Roman goddess of wisdom, hence the wise owl on the buildings façade. Inside, the pub’s proximity to the estuary is emphasised with displays of nautical pictures and maps.

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The Mission Posterngate

The Seamen’s Mission was built in 1886 and was used as a place of leisure and repose by sailors. It was ideally placed opposite the red bricked offices of the Local Marine Board where sailors would have to sign on and get paid off when going to sea. It was extended in 1926-7 to form the Mariners’ Church of the Good Shepherd and you can still admire this heritage through the original stained glass windows and pews.

■ Call: 01482 221187

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Walters Scale Lane

Walters is a freehouse pub which opened in 2007 and takes its name from Walter Wilberforce who owned and ran a barber’s shop from these premises in the 1820’s. There is retro style black and red faux leather seating, 24 draught beers, plus walls packed with vintage memorabilia, lined with old LP covers from the 1970s and earlier. Walters is located in the heart of the Old Town on Scale Lane only a few minutes walk from The Deep and Museums Quaters.

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The George Hotel dates back to the late 18th century and would have offered a night’s leisure and rest to merchants and seamen mooring at newly opened Queens Dock of 1778. Its chief attraction today is its hosting of the country’s smallest window, used as a lookout for arriving coaches.

Inside, lead windows and wooden panelling inside help conjure up the spirit of those bygone years.

■ Call: 01482 226373

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The Sailmakers Arms High Street

The pub takes its name from the 19th century ships’ chandlers, Rayment and Sharp who originally had the premises. It now has a beautiful beer garden and is ideally situated in Hull’s historic Old Town, opposite the Museums’ Quarter. The Sailmakers Arms offers a good selection of real ales and ciders, and quality locally-sourced home-cooked food. With weekly events, you will never be without something to do.

■ Visit: www.thesailmakersarms.com

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The Old House Scale Lane

This recently converted pub and bistro also known as 5 Scale Lane is situated in Hull’s oldest domestic building, as described by its blue plaque. The Old House is well renowned for great food & drink. The first pub operated by the award-winning Shoot The Bull. It retains its timber framing, and its distinctive exterior is matched by its fascinating interior.

With over 20 gins, 40 craft beers and great surrounding, it’s a pub well worth a visit.

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Hawkes Scale Lane

This low ceilinged pub takes its name from William Hawkes, a gunmaker (and dentist!) who manufactured bespoke guns and rifles at the premises from 1810, taking over the previous business of William Bottomley, who was one of just two registered gunsmiths in Hull at the end of the 18th century. Reminders of this heritage are widely displayed around the pub.

It is small and cosy with much bric-a-brac, although it's not the place for large gatherings, it is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet pint in the heart of Hull's Old Town.

■ Visit: www.wmhawkes.co.uk

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Ye Olde Black Boy High Street

Dating back to around 1720, The Black Boy is one of the city’s oldest pubs so it is no surprise that the inside of the pub is long and narrow, a reminder of how the medieval tenements in Hull were originally arranged. The pub’s name probably comes from reference to an Indian Chief who was the sign of a tobacco or snuff seller or pipemaker.

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The present public house dates back to 1812 when the Britannia Coffee House stood on the site, serving not only tea and coffee but also wine, spirits and food. It was renamed The Lion and Key public house shortly afterwards when Wellington captured Ciudad Rodrigo in the Peninsular War. This town was considered to be the ‘key’ to Spain and the pub sign outside depicted a British lion with a large key in its paws.

■ Call: 01482 225212

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The Corn Exchange North Church Side

The Old Corn Exchange was originally called the Excise Coffee House and, in 1788 was leased from the Corporation by John Meggitt, a local brewer, for £15 per annum. In 1797 a surprising tenant was William Brown, bookseller and stationer who paid a rent of £13-16s. It has been through a number of transformations over the years and has been refurbished to a very good standard. It is also part of the weekend circuit of the Old Town.

■ Visit: www.thecornexchangehull.co.uk

FEATURE T H E E X T R A O R D I N A R Y WOMEN OF BEVERLEY

Women who left their legacy on life in the town The theme for Heritage Open Days 2018 is Extraordinary Women, and 12 of them have been chosen to represent Beverley women over the centuries from 614 to 2017 by Prof. Barbara English

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St Hilda (614-680) abbess of Whitby and teacher

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St Hilda was a royal princess from East Yorkshire, and after her father was murdered (in Elmet, West Yorkshire), she lived at or near York with her great-uncle Edwin, the first Christian king of Northumbria.

Edwin’s father was Aelle, king of Deira (Deira = East Yorkshire), who may have given his name to the villages of Kirk Ella, West Ella and South Ella. As founder and abbess of Whitby Hilda ran a famous monastic school for both women and men, including the future St John of Beverley – and without John, the town of Beverley might never have come into existence.

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Johanna Crossley (c.1520) townswoman and church restorer

Johanna was the wife of John Crossley, merchant, and the pair

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were major donors to St Mary’s Church after the tower fell in 1520.

It is easier to find details of John than of his wife, but the inscriptions and the carved heads on the north side of the nave show that the majority of the rebuilt pillars were paid for by women, by Johanna Crossley and by the good wives of Beverley.

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Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) writer, teacher and feminist Born in London, her incompetent father forced the family to relocate many times.

In 1768, he moved to Beverley, and lived at no. 2 Highgate, Beverley, a house of 1759-60 built

by William Middleton that still exists.

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The child Mary became friendly with Jane, daughter of Dr John Arden of Beverley, a philosopher and scientist (he made scientific instruments for Burton Constable, where they can still be seen).

Arden educated and encouraged Mary, recognizing her fierce intellect.

The family left Beverley in September 1775 for London. Mary Wollstonecraft went on to write A Vindication Of The Rights Of Woman (1792), one of the most significant books in the English language.

She died after giving birth to a daughter Mary, who was to marry Shelley and to write the novel Frankenstein.

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Elizabeth Lambert (1791-1830) musician and artist

Elizabeth Lambert came from a family of organists at Beverley Minster and Holy Trinity Hull.

Her mother Elizabeth was a daughter of Dr Arden, who taught Mary Wollstonecraft.

She was briefly organist at St Mary’s church, and was also a distinguished painter of natural

history (some of her work is in Beverley Art Gallery).

By strange chance, the Lamberts lived at 2 Highgate, as the Wollstonecrafts had done.

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Mary Braddon (1835–1915) novelist

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Mary Elwell (1874-1952) artist

Aged 22, Mary Braddon joined a touring theatrical company, which brought her to Beverley and Hull.

She wrote short stories and poems, supported by John Gilby, of Beverley, and for some time lived at Black House Farm, down Long Lane, Beverley.

Later in life, she was a hugely popular and racy novelist, writing 80 novels, the most celebrated being Lady Audley’s Secret.

She wrote a novel about Beverley, Dead Men’s Shoes.

Her Three Times Dead (1860) is claimed to be the earliest English detective novel.

Mary Dawson Bishop was born in Liverpool, the daughter of a ship-broker with a network of well-off relatives.

She married an oil-broker from Hull, George Holmes, and they lived at 44 Westwood Road, Beverley, later moving to North Bar House.

After George Holmes’s death, Mary, a wealthy woman, married the painter Fred Elwell. She was particularly skilful at painting interior scenes, and her reputation is increasing to match that of her more famous husband.

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Eva Collet Reckitt (1890-1976) communist and bookseller

Eva Reckitt was born in Beverley into the well-known Hull manufacturing company.

Her family were drawn to socialism and after some years working for the Fabians and the Labour party, she became a life-long member of the Communist Party.

In 1934, she founded Collet’s in Charing Cross Road, the first of her famous left-wing bookshops, selling Russian, Chinese and Eastern European books, as well as early Penguin books, Left Book Club editions and jazz and blues records.

There was a branch of Collet’s at 62 Carr Lane, Hull.

Eva Reckitt’s support for communist causes and friendship with known spies led to her being constantly watched by M15.

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Nellie Collinson (1895-1975) inn-keeper

Elizabeth J Collinson (Nellie) was the celebrated landlady of the White Horse pub in Hengate, Beverley.

Before 1889, her father took over the inn. He had seven sons and six daughters, including Nellie.

It is said that he made all his children heirs to the inn, where they worked (only one of children married).

Nellie held the licence from 1952, helped by her family. With no bar, the ale was served from a jug, and with no till, the cash was kept in a

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Nellie did not like to see women drinking, so she restricted them to certain rooms where they had to ring for a drink. She always refused to serve nurses.

She had a gentleman friend, “Suitcase Johnnie” with whom she often argued – he kept his suitcase packed. Nellie was still running the pub in her eighties, as fierce as ever.

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Hilda Lyon (1896-1946) aeronautical engineer

Born in Market Weighton, Hilda Lyon went to Beverley High School, and Newnham College

Cambridge in 1915 to read maths (no degrees for Cambridge women until 1948).

She trained in aeroplane stress-analysis, and worked on airships and on the aerodynamics of aircraft and submarines.

The first woman to fly in the R101 airship in 1929 (it crashed spectacularly in 1930), she was also the first woman to win the Royal Aeronautical Society R38 Memorial Prize (the R38 airship had in 1921 exploded and crashed near Victoria Pier, Hull).

She came home for four years to care for her mother, keeping up her research interests through Hull and Leeds universities.

After her mother’s death she

joined the staff at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough.

She died aged 50 and is buried in Market Weighton.

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Winifred Holtby (1898-1935) author

Winifred Holtby was born in Rudston, the daughter of David Holtby and his wife Alice, who was the first woman alderman of the East Riding County Council.

It was from her mother’s experiences that Winifred wrote her most famous book, South Riding, based on the East Riding, which was published after her

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Pat Albeck (19302017) textile designer

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Winifred Holtby campaigned as a pacifist, a feminist and a socialist.

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Margaret Powell (1923-2014) councillor and conservationist

Arriving in Beverley in 1964, Mrs Powell, one of a famous architectural dynasty the Gilbert Scotts, “came upon unsuspecting Beverley with the suddenness of a storm cloud” and proceeded to defeat most of the destructive plans of the County Council which were aimed at the North Bar, Hengate including Nellies,

Walkergate and the Friary.

She also bought up condemned buildings and restored them.

She was bitterly opposed by the “modernisers” on the council, however, her campaigns saved much of what is now most valued within the old streets of Beverley.

Born in Hull, the daughter of Polish immigrants, Pat Albeck lived in a house designed by her father in the grounds of Tranby Croft, Anlaby.

She went to Beverley High School, where she learned pattern-making. After Hull College of Arts and Crafts she won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art to study printed textile design.

In a long and fruitful career, she produced designs for wallpaper (Sanderson), ceramics (Minton, Spode and Emma Bridgewater), and wrote and illustrated children’s books.

For many years she worked for John Lewis, and famously had a 50-year relationship designing more than 300 tea towels for the National Trust to be sold at their properties.

She once said that there was probably not a household in the land without something designed by her — perhaps one of her hundreds of tea towels.

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Fascinating insights into the hidden history of Hull 1

Joseph Hirst – Hull’s first City Architect

Joseph Hirst was Hull’s talented City Architect, who designed a wide range of buildings, all commissioned by Kingston upon Hull Corporation, the forerunner of Hull City Council. Despite this, his name is less widely known than those of his freelance contemporaries.

In this talk, our chairman will point out some of Hirst’s buildings that still grace our streets and also show some that have disappeared.

Talks that bring the city’s heritage to life

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John Scotney, Tuesday, September 4, 10am, Hull History Centre

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The History of Hessle Common

By the late 14th century, Hull’s town walls were all but completed.

To the west of Hessle Gate and Myton Gate was an expanse of estuarine silt marshland four-and-a-half miles in extent and forming the “common land” of Hessle spring-line and the village to the west.

By the late 18th century, the urban area of Hull was breaking free from the confines of the medieval town walls and the story of Hessle Common became the story of the expansion of south-west Hull with the stages of evolution of the built-up area evidencing the values and standards of the time.

This is the story of urban expansion replacing a rural environment.

Richard Clarke, Tuesday, September 4, 11.30am, Hull History Centre

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The Centenary Plaques Project – Hull’s History Through Poetry

The Centenary Plaque Project was launched by Councillor Mary Glew in her year as Lord Mayor in

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Humber Street for more than 40 years and has an intimate knowledge of the regenerated buildings and the colourful characters who worked in them.

John Riley & Mike Freeman, Tuesday, September 4, 3pm, Hull History Centre 2014 to bring to light 100 of the true pioneers of our city and to celebrate the 100 years since Hull gained its first Lord Mayor.

Hull poet David Osgerby will host a talk on Hull City Council’s Centenary Plaque Scheme. David is the Council’s ‘Cream Plaque poet’, and is also a member of the team that selected the recipients of the plaques. The talk will cover the genesis of the project, the plaques’ locations, and will feature some of the 100 sonnets researched and written for the project.

Through poetry and history, this is a fascinating tour through Hull’s historical icons, and their pioneering lives.

David Osgerby, Tuesday, September 4, 1.30pm, Hull History Centre

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The History of Humber Street

Humber Street has always been a vibrant and exciting place going right back to the Middle Ages, but it did become most famous for its wholesale Fruit Market, which played a very significant part in Hull’s commercial history.

The Humber Street Fruit Market was known in its heyday as the Covent Garden of the North until its demise in 2009.

Freelance author and former teacher John Riley and former fruit trader Mike Freeman, will present an illustrated talk based on their sparky social history, The Life and Times of Humber Street, which looks at the street’s current regeneration and its fascinating history.

Mike Freeman, following in his father’s footsteps, worked in

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The Development of The Sewell Group

Building on its strong foundations as one of the region’s longest established businesses, Sewell Group prides itself on more than a century of growth, diversity and culture.

In this engaging talk covering 14 decades of business, Managing Director Dr Paul Sewell OBE will share how the company continues to grow, as well as sharing some of the values and behaviours that make up a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For. Starting with Paul’s own personal experiences in business and a few funny stories thrown in for good measure, he will also show a short film of how Sewell transformed Hull New Theatre through its recent renovation and touch on how doing the right thing, being positive and

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professional are among the factors which play a key part in success and learning.

Paul Sewell, Tuesday, September 4, 4pm, Hull History Centre

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John Ellerthorpe – Hero of the Humber

In this tale, local historian Michael Free, talks about John Ellerthorpe, who is one of East Yorkshire’s forgotten heroes and credited with the saving of at least 50 lives, many from the Humber and Hull Docks.

Born in Rawcliffe in 1806, he spent most of his childhood in Hessle where he learned to swim, dive and sail. His father was the ferryman on the Barton – Hessle Ferry and young John often accompanied his father on the ferryboat.

Ellerthorpe later worked on the coastal trade and on the trans-Atlantic trade before settling into a job as lock gate keeper at Humber Dock in 1845. It was around Hull docks that he carried out most of his rescues and became a folk hero.

Michael Free, Wednesday, September 5, 10am, Hull History Centre

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The Role of Heritage in European Cities and Capitals of Culture

With the start of a new chapter in Hull’s cultural development just beginning, heritage narratives and assets have been important dimensions of the European City of Culture programme (renamed European Capital of Culture in 2001) since its foundation in 1985.

This talk presented by Prof, Franco Bianchini of the Institute for

Culture, Place and Policy, will explore several aspects of the role of heritage in European Cities and Capitals of Culture.

These include: the question of whose heritage is being represented in the programme (a controversial issue for Glasgow in 1990 and for Istanbul 20 years later); the uses of language, popular traditions and other aspects of the intangible heritage; creative responses to contested histories and painful memories; the landscape as heritage (with reference to Matera, one of the two European Capitals of Culture for 2019), and challenges for the future. The talk will make reference also to some of the heritage themes in Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

Prof Franco Bianchini, Wednesday, September 5, 11.30am, Hull History Centre

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The Development of Anlaby Road

Liz Shepherd, Local History Co-ordinator at the Carnegie Library, will give an illustrated talk, based on Paul Gibson’s book, The Anlaby Road.

Through illustrations and photographs, she will start with the development of the road from the early 1300s, with the main body of the talk showing photographs of the road around the 1900s and some present-day views.

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1. Joseph Hirst – Hull’s first City Architect

By John Scotney. Tuesday, September 4, 10am, Hull History Centre.

2. The History of Hessle Common

By Richard Clarke. Tuesday, September 4, 11.30am, Hull History Centre.

3. Centenary Plaques Project – Hull’s History Through Poetry

By David Osgerby. Tuesday, September 4, 1.30pm, Hull History Centre 4. The History of Humber Street

By John Riley and Mike Freeman.

Tuesday, September 4, 3pm, Hull History Centre.

5. The Development of The Sewell Group

By Paul Sewell. Tuesday, September 4, 4pm, Hull History Centre.

6. John Ellerthorpe – Hero of the Humber

By Michael Free. Wednesday, September 5, 10am, Hull History Centre.

7. The Role of Heritage in European Cities and Capitals of Culture

By Professor Franco Bianchini.

Wednesday, September 5, 11.30am, Hull History Centre.

8. The Development of Anlaby Road

By Liz Shepherd. 1.30pm, Wednesday, September 5, Hull History Centre.

9. My Life with Buses

By Colin Cooper. Wednesday, September 5, 3pm, Hull History Centre.

10. The Making of a Mosaic – migration through the port city of Hull

By Dr Nicholas Evans, Wednesday, September 5, 4pm, Hull History Centre.

11. The Humber Estuary and our Mighty River

By Richard Clarke. Thursday, September 6, 10am, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

12. From Hull to Bordeaux: Andrew Marvell, the wine trade, and the 17th-century struggle for religious toleration

By Dr Stewart Mottram. Thursday, September 6, 11.30am, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

13. Hull’s General Cemetery – Spring Bank

By Lisa Hewson and Andrew Elliott.

Thursday, September 6, 1.30pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

14. The changing face of the High Street – How Hull City centre is evolving to meet the needs of the 21st century

By Alex Codd. Thursday, September 6, 3pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

15. World War One – The final 100 days

By Charles Dinsdale. Thursday, September 6, 4pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

16. William Wilberforce, the ‘Great Change’, and the Hull connection

By Dr David Bagchi. Friday, September 7, 10am, Hull Minster.

17. The City Beneath – archaeological discoveries in the centre of Hull

By Ken Steedman. Friday, September 7, 11.30am, Hull Minster.

18. Between Two Bridges: the rich maritime history of the River Hull with particular reference to the Drypool and North Bridge waterfront area

By Dr Robb Robinson. Friday, September 7, 12.30pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

19. The Importance in history of the De La Pole Family and why they should be remembered

By Peter Asquith-Cowan. Friday, September 7, 1.30pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

20. Freemasons and the City of Kingston Upon Hull

By Ken Eyre. Friday, September 7, 2pm, Minerva Lodge, Dagger Lane.

21. Piercing the Veil of Time

By Neil Armstrong. Friday, September 7, 3pm, Minerva Lodge, Dagger Lane.

22. A History of Hull Cinemas

By Michael Wood. Friday, September 7, 3pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

23. Villains (and Heroes) of East Yorkshire

By Carol Osgerby. Friday, September 7, 4pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

24. Madam Clapham and her times: 1900-1920

By Rob Bell. Saturday, September 8, 10.30am, Kingston Theatre Hotel.

25. The Origins and Evolution of Trinity House from the 12th century to the present day

By Captain Denis Robinson. Saturday, September 8, 11am and 1pm, Trinity House, entrance off Princes Dock Side.

26. Changing Scenes around The City Centre

By Michael Clarke and Ian Wolstencroft.

Saturday, September 8, 12.30pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

27. Royals, Freemasons and Navies – the Indelible Links

By Russ Garbutt, Saturday. September 8, 1.30pm, Minerva Lodge, Dagger Lane.

28. The Great War: How did it affect or influence our women and men?

By Valerie Wood and Paul Schofield.

Saturday, September 8, 2pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

29. The Navy Lark – Stone Frigates, Destroyers, Flat Tops, Tugs & Subs

By Christopher B Lefevre. Friday, September 7, 2.30pm, Minerva Lodge, Dagger Lane.

30. Time and Tides – A Quadruple Disaster?

By Dr Brian Lavery. Sunday, September 9, 1pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull.

31. Anti-trafficking policy in the UK

By Dr Lorena Arocha Thursday, September 6, 2018, 12.30 to 13.30.

Wilberforce Institute. Hull.

32. Working off your debt? Slavery then and now

By Dr Judith Spicksley. Friday, September 7, 2018, 12.30-13.30.

Wilberforce Institute Hull.

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My Life with Buses

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There are few hobbies of one’s childhood that stay with you for all of your life, but one of mine is certainly buses.

My earliest memories are of walks from my home to Holderness Road to see the colourful buses of Kingston Upon Hull Corporation Transport (KHCT) or East Yorkshire (EYMS) or catching a 64 trolley-bus to the city centre, re-emerging from the terrible war-time devastation.

Hull’s municipal buses in 1949 had just had a record year and carried a staggering 102 million passengers. However, this post-war travel boom was not to last and soon both operators faced a challenge of rising costs and falling passenger numbers.

However, against all the odds the two local operators KHCT and its successor Stagecoach and EYMS, continue to thrive and provide the city and its suburbs with fine modern vehicles and a public transport system to be proud of.

Colin Cooper, Wednesday, September 5, 3pm, Hull History Centre

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The Making of a Mosaic – migration through the port city of Hull

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This illustrated talk by migrant historian Dr Nicholas Evans, of the University of Hull, explores a project that has occupied him for the past two decades – Hull’s crucial role in facilitating numerous waves of migrants from Europe, the Middle East and further afield.

Whether arriving as migrants, refugees or merely transiting the port, these millions of migrants collectively shaped Hull. So many arrived each day that it made the port one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Britain and, some have argued, the Heathrow Airport of its day.

southern boundary of our city.

It is the major gateway to Europe and is known to drain one fifth of the rainwater falling on the country.

Initially, this talk by local historian Richard Clarke, focuses on the environment and basic geology of the Humber Estuary region. Following this, the history of the creation of the Estuary is considered, a topic open to varying interpretations.

Dr Nicholas Evans, Wednesday, September 5, 4pm, Hull History Centre

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The Humber Estuary and our Mighty River The majestic and mysterious River Humber defines the

Richard Clarke, Thursday, September 6, 10am, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street

From Hull to Bordeaux: Andrew Marvell, the wine trade, and the 17th-century struggle for religious toleration How tolerant should we be of other religious beliefs? This talk

11 tells the 17th-century origins of this debate and of Hull’s role within it, focusing on Andrew Marvell and his wine merchant nephew, Will Popple.

As well as being a poet and politician, Marvell was also something of a businessman. As Marvell’s letters in the Hull History Centre reveal, in the 1670s Marvell helped his relatives, the Thompsons, with their wine business in Bordeaux. Many Hull merchants were drawn to Bordeaux: Marvell’s nephew, Will Popple, had been living there since 1670.

This talk explores the influences of both Marvell and the Hull-Bordeaux wine trade on Popple’s pioneering religious views – an important but little-known chapter in the centuries-long story of Hull’s liberal heritage.

Dr Stewart Mottram, Thursday, September 6, 11.30am, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street

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Hull’s General Cemetery – Spring Bank

This fascinating talk is about the 55,000 “residents” of Hull General Cemetery that were meticulously logged from 1847 until 1973.

From Superintendent Kelly’s private grave records, to the burial log, to the grave ledgers, they provide the opportunity to understand, explore and celebrate the social history of Hull. They range from Guildhall sculptors who committed suicide to Maritime Museum artists buried

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in workhouse graves, and from revolutionary ministers to the family of Amy Johnson.

Lisa Hewson and Andrew Elliott, Thursday, September 6, 1.30pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street

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The changing face of the High Street – How Hull City centre is evolving to meet the needs of the 21st century.

Chief planning officer Alex Codd will give his annual round-up of what’s happening in Hull.

Nationally, the face of the High Street is undergoing rapid change, with retail continuing to occupy a vital role but one that requires less floor-space.

In this context, it is essential to continue to invest in the city’s infrastructure in a way that works with the heritage of the city.

Alex will touch on significant developments over the last 12 months which included the refusal of the Kingswood retail scheme, the acquisition of the East Bank land between the River Hull and Tower Street and the national award of Humber Street as the Great Street 2018.

Alex Codd, Thursday, September 6, 3.pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street

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World War One – The final 100

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To put the numbers into perspective, more than 40,000 personnel from Hull were absent fighting overseas in April 1918, and an unknown number from East Yorkshire. The personnel were fighting in every theatre of war at sea on land and in the air.

In his talk, military expert Charles Dinsdale, will go on to consider all the units that went from this area and where and who they fought with. He will also give an indication of casualty numbers during and after the war.

Charles Dinsdale, Thursday, September 6, 4pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street

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William Wilberforce, the ‘Great Change’, and the Hull connection

Ten years ago, the motion picture biopic Amazing Grace set out to tell the story of Wilberforce’s spiritual enlightenment and its impact on his long campaign in Parliament against the slave trade.

But the film omitted a vital factor: the Hull connection. In this talk, David Bagchi, Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Hull, attempts to put Hull back in the picture.

He looks at the crucial role played by the Hull schoolmaster Isaac Milner to what Wilberforce called his “Great Change”, and locates the particular version of Christianity which they both espoused (Anglican

to the story of this area, which is probably one of the most important pieces of maritime waterfront in Europe.

This talk will examine many aspects of this area’s rich and varied history and its wonderful connections with the creation of our modern global society.

Dr Robb Robinson, Friday, September 7, 12.30pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

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Dr David Bagchi, Friday, September 7, 10am, Hull Minster

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The City Beneath – archaeological discoveries in the centre of Hull

In this illustrated talk, Ken Steedman, of Hull-based Humber Field Archaeology, will describe some of the results of archaeological work recently carried out by their team in Hull, including excavations last year at the South Blockhouse.

The recent excavations were able to examine areas within the 16th-century building, which was constructed on the east bank of the River Hull as part of defences

commissioned by Henry VIII. There will also be an update on the results of work carried out in Trinity Square and other city centre locations.

Ken Steedman, Friday, September 7, 11.30am, Hull Minster

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Between Two Bridges: the rich maritime history of the River Hull with particular reference to the Drypool and North Bridge waterfront area

This talk by historian and writer Dr Robb Robinson will look at the River Hull, particularly the section between the modern-day Drypool and North bridges.

The Bounty was one of the ships built here but there is much more

Local historian Peter Asqutih Cowan traces the lives of a family of wine merchants who had the surname De la Pole, starting with William De La Pole, who migrated first to Hedon and then to Hull from the once great sea-port of Raverserodd.

In the process of their settling in Hull, they came into contact with King Edward III and became the royal vintners and they rose in prominence becoming the royal bankers.

Although the origins of the family are obscured by the destruction of their papers in the Peasants Revolt of 1381, Peter charts the rise and fall of one of our city’s most famous families.

Peter Asquith-Cowan, Friday, September 7, 1.30pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

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Freemasons and the City of Kingston Upon Hull

The talk is centred on Freemasonry and Freemasons within Hull and surrounding areas, including Beverley and Sutton.

Beginning with a brief history of the origin of Masonry and Freemasonry and then into local buildings, lodges and people.

Ken Eyre, Friday, September 7, 2pm, Minerva Lodge, Dagger Lane

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Piercing the Veil of Time

Early Victorian Britain was undergoing dramatic change. The industrial revolution had shifted up a gear. With massive migration into Hull came new social problems, as the infrastructure could not keep up. The town became a centre of much death and disease and poverty.

In Hull, philanthropic Freemasons rose to the challenge.

Neil Armstrong, of the Kingston Lodge of Freemasons, delivers an illustrated talk entitled Pierce the Veil of Time – Victorian Masonic Philanthropy.

Neil Armstrong, Friday, September 7, 3pm, Minerva Lodge, Dagger Lane.

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A History of Hull Cinemas

Hull was once known as Cinema City and its contribution to the history of British cinema has not been fully documented – until now.

A lifelong fan of old cinema buildings, westerns, and rum and raisin ice-cream, Michael Wood presents a meticulously researched look at the fate of Hull’s key cinemas.

This is an hour of entertaining anecdotes and fascinating insights into the social history and cinema-going habits of Hull people. His presentation is supported by more than 150 rare and unseen images.

There is also the chance to purchase a signed copy of Michael’s latest book: A History of Hull Cinemas Starring Cinema and Theatre Organs (£9.99).

His book takes a further look at

the role of piano, orchestral and organ music in Hull during their heyday in the silent era, through to the talkies and their final fate upon the decline of the big single-screen cinemas.

Michael Wood, Friday, September 7, 3pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

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Villains (and Heroes) of East Yorkshire

This talk focuses on stories and events taken from the Hull & East Yorkshire History Calendar (www.facebook.com/

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Most people find villains more interesting than heroes, so you will find the balance is towards the villains.

You will find no myths or legends or unsubstantiated stories here, but some East Yorkshire characters, from the 16th century onwards, often with ambiguous reputations; you will have to decide for yourself whether they are hero or villain.

Amongst the acts of villainy, you will hear of treason, the black arts, kidnap, assault, terrorism, murder, corruption, and riot.

Carol Osgerby, Friday, September 7, 4pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

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Madam Clapham and her times: 1900-1920

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Local historian and fine graphic artist Pat Rayne left an amazing collection of artefacts, including an extensive collection of notes on Madam Clapham, owner of the Hull haute couture salon that once employed more than 200 seamstresses on Kingston Square.

Rob Bell, of The History Troupe, knew Pat and spoke to her about Madam Clapham on many occasions.

Using some of Miss Rayne’s slides and notes on fashion, Rob widens the scope to link the

Madam Clapham story to the changing role of women in society throughout her business career.

Rob Bell, Saturday, September 8, 10.30am, Kingston Theatre Hotel

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The Origins and Evolution of Trinity House from the 12th century to the present day Trinity House remains one of Hull’s most historic and active institutions. Officially founded in 1369, it has its heritage in Hull’s seafaring past.

This illustrated talk by Trinity House trustee Captain Dennis Robinson will take place in the English Room and looks back to the medieval roots of the Guild, the association with local churches and the religious communities in the area and how they are inter-linked with the House’s own history.

It describes how the Guild became a maritime institution, the granting of Royal Charters and the development of the House as a maritime authority.

The talk continues by describing its charitable status. Also available in the room will be the latest version of the “virtual tour” of Trinity House

Captain Denis Robinson, Saturday, September 8, 11am

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Changing Scenes around The City Centre

A presentation of pictures and films showing the many changes that have occurred during the past 50 years.

We see the old bus station, plus many landmark buildings before they were demolished, city centre scenes, docks and railways before dramatic changes in the 1980s, which include new roads, shopping centres, marina construction and the pedestrianisation of Jameson Street, King Edward Street and Queen Victoria Square.

To conclude, scenes of today and City of Culture 2017 highlights will be shown, finishing with the firework display at the Freedom Festival.

Michael Clarke and Ian Wolstencroft, Saturday, September 8, 12.30pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

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Royals, Freemasons and Navies – the Indelible Links Royals have been associated with navies (Royal and Merchant) for

centuries and certainly from the time of King Alfred have had a constructive influence on their formation and operation.

This presentation by Russ Garbutt explores the connections between Royals, Freemasonry and Navies. He also looks at some notable local figures involved in ships, shipping and Freemasonry along with their exploits and rise to prominence.

Russ Garbutt, Saturday, September 8, 1.30pm, Minerva Lodge, Dagger Lane.

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The Great War: How did it affect or influence our women and men?

Acclaimed local author Valerie Wood and award-winning local historian Paul Schofield tell how the ending of the Great War saw great change throughout Europe.

Towns and cities had lost millions of young men in battle, resulting therefore, in the loss of future generations.

In Great Britain women had stepped forward to fill the roles of men who had departed to serve their King and country; women who had previously been told they were not equal, rose to the challenge to prove that they were.

In the City of Hull, devastation from the skies was rained upon it for the very first time. How could it recover and had women achieved equality at last and would men in power accept it?

Valerie Wood and Paul Schofield, Saturday, September 8, 2pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street.

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The Navy Lark – Stone Frigates, Destroyers, Flat Tops, Tugs & Subs

Keeping with the nautical theme in this nautical city, the speaker has decided to be autobiographical and relate his many experiences of service in the Royal Navy.

Starting in the post-Second World War era in Coronation Year at HMS Ganges, a training establishment for young boys, Mr Lefevre’s story progresses through his service in destroyers, aircraft carriers, and a deep sea rescue tug and finally, into the depths with the RN Submarine Service.

The speaker will relate “warts and all” stories of his service; as things were in those days; in UK waters and naval establishments, the Mediterranean, the Suez crisis of the 50s, a world cruise on a “flat top” and concluding with his service in diesel/electric submarines.

Christopher B Lefevre, Friday, September 7, 2.30pm, Minerva Lodge, Dagger Lane.

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Time and Tides – A Quadruple Disaster?

Across a period of 13 months in the 1960s, the maritime city of Hull suffered two of its most dreadful fishing disasters.

In 1966 the super stern trawler St Finbarr suffered a catastrophic explosion on the waters of the Grand Banks on Christmas Day. Ten men from a crew of 25 died instantly. Two more perished in the rescue bid, which was followed

by a two-day battle in raging seas to try to save the St Finbarr.

In the opening months of 1968 the Triple Trawler Disaster, three ships – the St Romanus, Kingston Peridot and the Ross Cleveland perished with the loss of 58 men.

This tragedy and the subsequent fishwives’ uprising took the St Finbarr from the public consciousness.

In this talk Dr Brian W Lavery, author of The Luckiest Thirteen and The Headscarf Revolutionaries examines the human heartache and maritime heroism of both stories, with the stark reminder that we would be talking of a “Quadruple Trawler Disaster” today if either had happened just a matter of days earlier or later respectively.

Dr Brian Lavery, Sunday, September 9, 1pm, Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull.

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Anti-trafficking policy in the UK

It is clear that today human trafficking and modern slavery are recognised as crucial social problems that governments and other policy actors need to do something about. But how do we find out what works and what does not? How do we change things if they are not working? And do enough people care? This short presentation explores the work by the University of Hull in fighting forms of contemporary slavery in the UK.

Dr Lorena Arocha. Thursday, September 6, 2018, Wilberforce Institute, Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull, hu11ne, 12.30 to 13.30.

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Working off your debt? Slavery then and now

How was it that slavery was ever acceptable in law? This 30 minute talk will challenge you to think about slavery in a different way.

Interested? Intrigued? Come and join the discussion.

Dr Judith Spicksley. Friday, September 7, 2018, Wilberforce Institute, Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull, hu11ne, 12.30-13.30

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FEATURE W A L K S

Go on ... take a walk on the wild side Join guided tours in the city and surroundings to find out more about the people and events that shaped its heritage

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The Avenues revealed

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Officially opened on 29th March 1875, Princes Avenue is the gateway to the area known as The Avenues, developed by David Garbutt for the middle classes.

On this guided tour, professional tour guide Paul Schofield will be showing some of the key features and buildings of the area.

The Tattershall Castle at Victoria Pier in 1963

Tuesday, September 4 at 11am. No booking required.

Meet at Princes Avenue Methodist Church, Hull HU5 3QP

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Victoria Pier Tour – ‘River Tales’

Join City Tour Guide Keith Daddy for a tour around the Victoria Pier.

The walk will take a look at the Pier’s past events and some of its heroic people.

Tuesday, September 4 at 1.30pm. No booking required. Meet at the Minerva Pub, Nelson Street, HU1 1XE

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A Walk around Hull General Cemetery

This graveyard is the last resting place of a whole cross section of Hull’s people., including mariners, foreign merchants, orphanage children, sculptors, clergy of all denominations, joiners, manufacturers, soldiers and 700 of the 1,860 victims of the 1849 Cholera Epidemic. It is also a wonderful green space where local people can enjoy quiet and natural beauty.

Back by popular request, this guided walk is one of three and will be led by members of the ‘Friends of Hull General Cemetery’ group. For times and dates see below.

Wednesday, September 5 at 11.30am – Guide John

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Scotney Friday, September 7 at 11.30am – Guide Pete Lowden Sunday, September 9 at 11.30am – Guide Steven Hackett

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We shall see flora and fauna and a selection of the monuments that speak of Hull’s social history, trade and international links in the 19th and early 20th century.

Pre-booking Required. Call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929. Booking opens August 1 to August 17 from 9am to 6pm. Meet at the Corner of Spring Bank West and Princes Avenue, HU5 3RX.

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Hull city centre walk

Join Hull Tour Guide Keith Daddy for a circular walk around Queen Victoria Square. Now resplendent with its splendid new

paving complete with magical dancing fountains where children of all ages love to splash! We will be passing our famous toilets, passing the Ferens and Maritime Museum and will also be passing water!

Wednesday, September 5 at 11am. No booking required.

Meet at the Queen Victoria

Statue in Victoria Square, Hull HU1 3DX.

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Old Town Ale Trail

An intoxicating tour with Tour Guide Paul Schofield and a chance to drink in a few of Hull’s most historic and fascinating pubs.

The tour includes ten pubs

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ranging from the Lion & Key in High Street, to the Old House at 5 Scale Lane, situated in Hull’s oldest domestic building. It retains its timber framing and its distinctive exterior is matched by its fascinating interior.

Thursday, September 6 at 7pm for 7.30pm. No booking required. Meet at the Minerva Pub, Nelson Street, HU1 1XE Please see Pages 26-27 for full details of all the pubs being visited.

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Drypool and East Hull – its history and its pioneers

The walk will outline the effect on the area of East Hull’s “big three” industrialists, Rank Hovis (Joseph Rank), Reckitts (Isaac Reckitt) and the Priestman Brothers, all three of which can trace their humble origins to this area. Their enterprises were at the cutting edge of British (and the World’s) technology at the time and spread the name of Hull to the four corners of the Earth as well as providing work and opportunity for thousands of Hull families for many years.

The walk will show the streets where these great enterprises began and the homes of the diverse citizens who lived, played and worked in this often ignored, but fascinating part of the city together with the surviving buildings.

This year’s walk by Colin Cooper visits Drypool, an ancient hamlet which predates Hull, plus Witham and East Hull and shows how these areas expanded in the early nineteenth century following the dramatic growth in local

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Thursday, September 6 at 1.30pm. Pre-booking required. Call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929.

Booking opens August 1 to 17 from 9am to 6pm. Meet at Blaydes House, 6 High Street , HU1 1HA. Metered parking is available in streets behind Hull College (max 2 hours).

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AT A GLANCE 1 The Avenues revealed

By Paul Schofield. Tuesday, September 4 at 11am, Princes Avenue Methodist Church.

2 Victoria Pier Tour – ‘River Tales’

By Keith Daddy. Tuesday, September 4 at 1.30pm, Minerva Pub. 3 A Walk around Hull General Cemetery Wednesday, September 5 at 11.30am – Guide John Scotney Friday, September 7 at 11.30am – Guide Pete Lowden Sunday, September 9 at 11.30am – Guide Steven Hackett 4 Hull city centre walk

By Keith Daddy. Wednesday, September 5 at 11am, Queen Victoria Statue.

5 Old Town Ale Trail

By Paul Schofield. Thursday, September 6 at 7pm for 7.30pm, Minerva Pub. 6 Drypool and East Hull – its history and its pioneers

By Colin Cooper. Thursday, September 6 at 1.30pm, Blaydes House.

7 A Leisurely Stroll Through Sutton Village

By Paul Schofield. Friday, September 7 at 2pm and 3.30pm, the Exhibition of Village Life, Sutton.

8 Murder on the streets of Hull EPISODE 1

By David Alexander Smith. Friday September 7 at 3pm, Hull Cenotaph.

9 Follow Hull’s Literary trail

By Paul Schofield. Saturday, September 8 at 10.30am, Hull Paragon Station.

10 High Street North to South – Looking at Hull’s oldest street – Venn and now

By Keith Daddy. Saturday, September 8 at noon, Drypool Bridge.

11 Hull’s Amazing Heritage – Old Town Trail

By Paul Scofield. Sunday, September 9 at 11am, Tourist Information Centre Hull City Hall.

12 The Elephant who Loved Gingerbread: Spring Bank Elephant Walk

By Debbie Skalli. Sunday, September 9 at 11am, Travelodge, Ferensway.

13 Tour of historic Hessle

By Michael Free. Sunday, September 9 at 11am. All Saints Church in Hessle.

14 Murder on the streets of Hull EPISODE 2

By David Alexander Smith. Sunday, September 9 at 2pm, Solar Gate Sculpture, Queen’s Gardens.

15 A Stroll through Stepney

By Hilary Byers. Sunday, September 9 at 12.30pm, corner of Beverley Road and Fountain Road.

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A Leisurely Stroll Through Sutton Village

A leisurely guided stroll through the heart of the village of Sutton on Hull with Tour Guide Paul Schofield, taking in Lowgate, Potterill Lane and Church Street, finishing at St James Church.

Refreshments will be available at the museum.

Friday, September 7 at 2pm and 3.30pm. No booking required. Meet outside The Exhibition of Village Life, Sutton Village, HULL, HU7 4TL.

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Murder on the streets of Hull EPISODE 1

Local historian David Alexander Smith will take you on a tour of some of the older parts of Hull to explore some of the City’s most gruesome murders.

Find out what happened to the “girl with the gold in her ears”; why Scotland Yard were called in to help on another murder; the woman covered in blood and the sad cases of child killings.

Not recommended for the squeamish!

Friday September 7 at 3pm.

Pre-Booking required. Please call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929. Booking Opens August 1 to August 17 from 9am to 6pm. Meet at the Cenotaph which is opposite the Royal Hotel in Ferensway, HU1 3UF.

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Follow Hull’s Literary trail

Join Hull Tour Guide Paul Schofield for a Journey through Hull’s Literary Landscape and explore its links to Larkin, Plater, Dickens and many others, including a big whale!

Saturday, September 8 at 10.30am. No booking required. Meet by the Larkin Statue in Hull Paragon Station, HU1 3UT.

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High Street North to South – Looking at Hull’s oldest street – Venn and now Join Hull Tour Guide Keith Daddy for a stroll down Hull’s oldest street and reminisce about the people and places of the past. The High Street “Venn” and now.

Saturday, September 8 at noon. Meet at Drypool Bridge, High Street end, HU1 1EW.

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Hull’s Amazing Heritage – Old Town Trail

Join well known Tour Guide Paul Scofield for a four stage guided walk to celebrate Hull Civic Society’s History Trail Brochure.

Setting off from the City Centre and visiting some of the highlights of Hull’s heritage and architecture.

The trail leads from Queen Victoria Square, taking in the likes of the Ferens Gallery and Maritime Museum before moving on to Beverley Gate and Princes Dock Street.

It then passes by Trinity House to Hull Minster and on to the Old Grammar School.

It’s then on to the Humber dock and pier area – along as far as the tidal barrier before turning back to the High Street, to Wilberforce House and the Guildhall, past St Mary’s Church and on to

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Whitefriargate and Queens Gardens and finishing at the City Hall.

The walk includes a huge variety of important historical locations, all expertly and entertainingly described by tour guide Paul Schofield.

Sunday, September 9 at 11am. No booking required.

Meet at Tourist Information Centre Hull City Hall, 75-76 Carr Lane, HU1 3RQ.

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The Elephant who Loved Gingerbread: Spring Bank Elephant Walk

Join Debbie Skalli and follow the animals in the stone pavers from Pryme Street to Spring Bank that our elephant heroine followed every day in 1840 when travelling from her temporary home to Hull’s newly opened Zoological Gardens. You’ll be able to see where she tried to push her way into a shop, tempted by the wafting smell of gingerbread and apples. Also hear other interesting animal tales of Hull’s zoo (1840-1862 ) including bribing the bears to the top of the pole with biscuits and the tale of the grumpy dromedary. You’ll finish the tour at the point on Spring Bank where the zoo once stood and children can have fun spotting the sculptures of friendly bears, upside down elephants and wallowing hippos.

Sunday, September 9 at 11am. Meet at the Travelodge on the corner of Ferensway and Freetown Way, HU2 8HR.

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Tour of historic Hessle

Join Michael Free, a member of Hessle Historical Society and enjoy a walk around the historic centre of Hessle and hear of its long and remarkable history dating back to the seventh century.

Walk along the ancient “gates” and see Georgian and Victorian houses and buildings of the town.

On the way learn about the old schools and hospitals, the workhouse, the pubs and the breweries as well as some of the more renowned characters.

Sunday, September 9 at 11am. Pre-Booking required call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929, Booking opens August 1 to August 17 from 9am to 6pm. Meet outside All Saints Church in Hessle, HU13 0RH.

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Murder on the streets of Hull EPISODE 2

Join local historian David Alexander Smith for a walking tour of more murders in Hull.

Find out why Scotland Yard were baffled by the murder of a George Street resident. Hear the story of the broom handle murder, the stabbing on Wincolmlee and why the Swedish sailor was hanged for murder and a child found in a ditch.

Not recommended for the squeamish!

Sunday , September 9 at 2pm. Pre-Booking required.

Booking call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929. Booking opens August1 to August 17

from 9am to 6pm. Meet at the Solar Gate Sculpture, Queen’s Gardens, Hull, HU1 3DJ.

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A Stroll through Stepney

In the early 19th century, Stepney was a hamlet on the road to Beverley, surrounded by dairy farms. Two significant developments took place midcentury to change its character; the arrival of the railway in 1853 and Zachariah Pearson’s gift to the town of Pearson Park in 1860. On this walk with conservation guide Hilary Byers we look at the surviving evidence of its former character and the fine public buildings which resulted from its change to a middle class suburb.

We meet at the remains of the National Picture Theatre where we are updated on efforts to preserve the ruins of this bombed building. We then visit Stepney Station and learn about the pride that Summit Education take in this community building.

We could be surprised to find some people still waiting for a train, before we continue our walk up Beverley Road and into the park, finishing at the café. Here there should be time to get an ice cream or cuppa before those who wish can learn more about the Heritage Lottery funded improvements taking place in the park.

Sunday, September 9 at 12.30pm. Meet at the corner of Beverley Road and Fountain Road near the National Picture Theatre, HU3 1UX. No Booking Required.

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H E R I TA G E O P E N D AY S 2 0 1 8 Tuesday 4th - Sunday 9th September

LOCATIONS AT A GLANCE 1 Beverley Minster 2 The Friary 3 Freemasons’ Hall 4 East Riding Theatre 5 Lairgate Hall 6 Council Chamber, County Hall 7 St Mary’s Church 8 The Guildhall 9 Beverley High School 10 Number 11 Grosvenor Place 11 Norwood House

Picture: Chris Fenton of Octovision

12 Beverley and East Riding Golf Club 13 Archaeology at Fishwick’s Mill 14 Beverley Race Course 15 Beverley Grammar School 16 Skidby Mill 17 Snapshots of Medieval Beverley (17a) – (17b) 18 Beverley Rocks – Meet at Beverley Minster 19 500 Footsteps of History

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The enduring history of two churches in one town

Beverley Minster and St Mary’s have survived and eventually thrived against all the odds

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he origins of Beverley are “lost in the mists of time”, as the saying goes. John, Bishop of York before there were Archbishops of York, founded a monastery described in his time as “in the woods of Deira”.

Deira, from a word meaning “oak”, was the old name for the East Riding, which long ago had very many trees. The Wolds mean the woods, and on the flatter lands, the oak trees of Burton Bushes and Westwood may be the descendants of the woods that once lay around Beverley.

John came from Hexham to become bishop of York in 705, and retired around 717 to live in his monastery, where he died and was buried in 721. In his life and after his death St John was known for his miracles, and many people came to his burial place to ask for his help.

These pilgrims needed food, drink and shelter, and bought keepsakes, so a trading settlement grew up beside the monastery to provide for them. That settlement was Beverley.

Enriched and protected by kings and archbishops, it grew into a town, and for centuries it was the largest and most important town in the East Riding.

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St Mary’s Church in Beverley.

The name Beverley may mean “beaver lake”, and the coat of arms of the town represents a beaver over water. On the south side of the Minster there was a large area of water and bog, the “sey” or lake part of the name Woodmansey, and as this land was unsuitable for building, the town grew northwards.

The southern or Wednesday Market was later

overshadowed by the northern Saturday Market, where c.1150 another famous church, St Mary’s was built.

These two great churches, St John’s Minster and St Mary’s, still dominate the historic town, which is long and thin, and has winding streets following now forgotten streams.

Until the mid 16th century when the kings abolished the

church corporations, it was a town of two great forces, the men of religion and the men of trade and industry.

The axe of the Reformation fell on to this town of about 5,000 people, decimating the men of religion.

Desperate to divorce Katharine of Aragon, and envious of the accumulated wealth of the church, Henry VIII in the 1530s began the

Beverley Minster. Picture: Chris Fenton of Octovision

Left, inside Beverley Minster. Below, a statue of St John inside the minster.

process of closing all the monasteries, friaries and religious hospitals in England, Ireland and Wales.

His successor, Edward VI, carried on the work in the 1540s, closing collegiate churches such as Beverley and Howden. The Minster staff was reduced from 74 to four.

The Minster itself was on the brink of demolition, but in 1548 a merchant called Robert Grey (whose name should be better remembered), bought it and its accessory buildings for ÂŁ100. Selling off the non-essential parts, he actually made a profit of ÂŁ2 for each investor, and the Minster was saved to become a great parish church to the south with St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the north.

The future of Beverley now lay in the hands of the merchants, and the town survived the battering of 16th century rebellions and 17th century wars, to a peaceful and elegant 18th century, when the merchants and the landed gentry of the East Riding made Beverley a mini-York, with races, assemblies, theatres, fine houses and gardens.

Beverley became the centre of administration for the whole Riding, which it has continued to be ever since.

And also a place where people live or visit for the pleasure of its fine shops, green walks, beautiful houses and wide range of entertainments.

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Beverley Minster

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Minster Yard, Beverley HU17 0DP Opening times: Friday September 7, 10am to 4pm Free admission

The roots of Beverley Minster go back to the 8th century, when John, Bishop of York, founded a monastery on the site where the current minster church stands.

When John died in the year 721 his body was buried in the church he had founded. John was canonized in 1037 as St John of Beverley, and Beverley became a popular destination for pilgrims.

In 1214 the tower of the Norman church collapsed. The only real survivor of that early Norman church is the font. A new church

Tour information: Friday 7th there will be 5 guided tours.

It’s your chance to learn more about the Minster’s history, Sanctuary project and visit the Bell Tower. was built around St John's shrine.

It took over two centuries to complete the glorious church we can see today, and work was not complete until 1425. Because the work took so long to complete Beverley Minster exhibits three distinct phases of Gothic style, from Early English to Decorated, and finally, Perpendicular Gothic.

The result is an exquisite example of Gothic architecture, making Beverley Minster arguably the loveliest Gothic building in England.

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Friars Lane, Beverley HU17 0DF Opening times: Saturday September 8, 11am to 4pm Disabled access Free admission

Come and visit one of Beverley’s secret buildings. The Friary is within 150 metres of The Minster and yet relatively few people know that it exists. It consists of a row of buildings, all that remains above ground of the original Dominican Friary founded in 1233. The archbishop of York (as lord of Beverley) confirmed Stephen the Goldsmith’s gift of the site to the Dominicans, also known as the Black Friars from the colour of their robes. The first buildings would have been constructed of

Freemasons’ Hall Masonic Hall, Trinity Lane, Beverley HU17 0DY Opening times: Friday 7 September, 10am to 4pm Free admission

Freemasonry is a mystery to many people, and its fascination remains.

Its origins perhaps lie in the brotherhood of medieval masons, originally travelling craftsmen who lived in ‘lodges’: now, worldwide, there are some 6 million masons, including separate women’s Freemason lodges, with differing rituals and some secrets. The Hall in Beverley is the meeting place of four Masonic Lodges, three Chapters and a number of other Masonic Degrees.

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Tour information: There will be Brethren to answer your questions about Freemasonry and the building.

Beverley pubs in the late 18th century, first at the Golden Ball in Toll Gavel, then at the Tiger in North Bar Within, and at a number of other places until 1928 when they moved to the Freemasons’ Hall, Trinity Lane, a grade II listed building. It was built as a Wesleyan chapel in 1856, and has an unusual façade to Trinity Lane, with a painted frieze. Nearby the manor of Holy Trinity was the site (now under the railway station) where the Knights Hospitaller lived from c.1204.

timber, gradually replaced by stone, brick and tile. Some people think that the present buildings may have been the friars’ library and dormitory. The building has undergone many changes and what remains may have been rebuilt after the reformation using original materials.

Today the exterior is a fascinating mix of architectural styles and materials, set within the friary’s land. Within, there is a great hall with a hammer beam roof characteristic of the 15th century.

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East Riding Theatre

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10 Lord Roberts Road, Beverley, HU17 9BE Opening times: Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8, 10.30am to 2pm Free admission

Tour information: No need to book, tours run on demand. Enquiries, call Box Office phone 01482 874050

The former Baptist Chapel, designed by architects Garside & Pennington of Pontefract and Castleford, opened in 1910 to a congregation of 400. Renovated in 2014 and home to East Riding Theatre (ERT), its convenient location in Lord Roberts Road positions this Grade II listed building within an area now designated as the cultural quarter of Beverley.

theatre, music and comedy and delivers critically acclaimed in-house productions. The smaller chapel, to the rear of the building, was formerly a Sunday school and offices, is now a bright, lively café bar, open during the day, and hosts regular evening studio events.

Awarded charitable status in 2016, ERT is managed by voluntary Trustees and staff who devote long hours to running and sustaining the organisation.

ERT seats an audience of 195 in the main auditorium, the theatre receives high-quality incoming

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Lairgate, Beverley, HU17 8HL Opening times: Friday September 7, 10am to 4pm Free admission

Tour information: No interior photography

The house standing in its own grounds (once much larger) was built c. 1760 for the Pennyman family, on a site that once belonged to a medieval hospital.

The rooms to be shown are the hall, staircase, drawing room and music room – added around 1770, probably to the designs of the great northern architect John Carr.

They contain a wealth of Georgian detail in plasterwork, marble, wood-carving, furniture and in the drawing room, the famous hand-painted Chinese

wallpaper of c.1771 with flowers, insects, frogs and birds.

These public rooms are spectacular, and the Hall is Grade I listed as ‘of exceptional interest’.

By kind permission of Mr Mark Butters, the Brantingham Group.

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Cross Street, Beverley HU17 9BA Opening times: Friday September 7 Disabled access Free admission

Tour information: Guided tour times, admission strictly at 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm.

Sessions last 45 mins

In 1889 the three Ridings of Yorkshire (named before 1066) were given independent county status, and all built headquarters, called County Halls.

East Riding County Council bought the Mechanics’ Institute building in Cross Street (formerly the site of Victorian political shenanigans recorded in a Parliamentary report and in Anthony Trollope’s novel Ralph the Heir). The council used the site to construct a new building designed

by Smith & Brodrick of Hull.

Now greatly extended, County Hall, a splendid red brick building in Flemish Renaissance style, still contains the original Council Chamber, little altered over the years. It has classical decorations, with wooden furniture carved by James E. Elwell (d. 1926), twice mayor of Beverley – and father of the Beverley painter Fred Elwell.

The Council Chamber, County Hall will be open. Winifred Holtby, one of Beverley’s Twelve Extraordinary Women, is connected with County Hall through her book South Riding.

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St Mary’s Church

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North Bar Within, Beverley HU17 8DL Opening times: Friday September 7, from 9am to 5pm, Saturday September 8 from 9am to 11.30am and from 2.30pm to 5pm Free admission

Tour information: Friday September 7, Priest Room tours at 11am noon, 1pm and 2pm, Saturday September 8, at 10am, 11am, 3pm and 4pm.

St Mary’s Church, Beverley is widely known to be one of the most beautiful parish churches in England.

Walking round the interior, notice the amazing attention to detail in the stonework, see carvings of people playing medieval instruments, and observe the many coloured bosses in the painted ceilings. Photography is free, so bring your camera.

After visiting beautiful St Michael’s chapel (built 1330-1340) at the east end, climb the spiral

staircase, with original close-fitting doors, to the rooms above – the Priest Rooms. Here are unusual artefacts from many centuries ago, the town stocks, a pillory, two scolds’ bridles and the oldest maiden’s garland known to exist in England (1680). Here also is a lantern which used to be placed in a small church turret to give light to wayfarers crossing the Westwood.

A pillar has a carved head of Johanna Crossley, one of our Heritage Open Days’ choice of Beverley’s Extraordinary Women.

The Guildhall, Beverley

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Register Square, Beverley HU17 9AR Opening times: Saturday September 8, 10am to 4pm Free admission

Tour information: You can see Elizabeth Clark, a 19th-century woman from the local workhouse, in the courtroom.

The Guildhall represents over 500 years of Beverley's civic pride.

Based on a medieval great hall, the building itself was substantially re-modelled in the 18th and 19th centuries and features a stunning courtroom with ornate plaster ceiling by Giuseppe Cortese, a magistrates’ room with original 17th century furniture and an elegant parlour with a silver collection dating back over several centuries.

Beverley High School Norwood, Beverley, HU17 9EX Opening times: Friday September 7, admissions strictly at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm Disabled access Beverley High School celebrates 110 years of educating the girls of Beverley and surrounding villages.

The school first opened in September, 1908, and was erected in the grounds of Norwood House.

The original Edwardian building, largely hidden from street view, is an integral part of the modern school and boasts an oak panelled school hall with balcony and ornate cornicing. A feature staircase leads to the upper floor and the building is adorned with sash windows.

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High School has opened its doors for a Heritage Open Day and you can see displays and presentations about the school’s history; notable alumni of the school; and extraordinary women of Beverley, some of whom, as you would expect, are former pupils of the school.

Two of Beverley’s Twelve Extraordinary Women, Hilda Lyon and Pat Albeck, were educated at Beverley High School.

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10 Grosvenor Place

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Beverley, HU17 8LY Opening times: Saturday September 8, 11am to 4pm Free admission

Tour information: Disabled access to house, but no vehicular access to Grosvenor Place

On the north east corner of Cartwright Lane there was a pub most recently called the Royal Oak, but known to locals as the Drum and Monkey. It is believed that Grosvenor Place, also called Groven Place or Green Lane, was known as Drum and Monkey Lane, as the drummer of the band of the old Picture Playhouse in Saturday Market lived in the lane.

Grosvenor Place is a small enclave on the south side of Cartwright Lane, and was a 19th-century farming community with dairies serving the cows kept on Westwood.

Some of the old buildings (not open) remain and can be seen from the street: because of the interest and

variety of its buildings, Grosvenor Place is a Conservation Area separated from the town centre Conservation Areas. In living memory cows wandered in off Westwood at milking times, and the access to the milking parlours can be seen in some of the remaining large archways in the older houses, probably built in the 1850s.

The lane is often overlooked but is well worth a visit. At the far end of the cul-de-sac is an interesting modern building, largely open plan, designed by local architect Jonathon Smith for the Maksymiw family at the end of the 1990s. It is now the home of Jim and Marlene Godfrey.

Norwood House

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Norwood, Beverley, HU17 9ET Opening times: Friday September 7, 10am to 4pm Free admission

Norwood House is a Grade I listed building, defined by Historic England as of “exceptional interest”, a very rare grade: Lairgate Hall and North Bar House are the only other Grade I Beverley houses.

Jonathan Midgley, a rich lawyer, built the house and moved there in 1760. Midgley’s daughter and heiress, Mary, ran off to Gretna Green with an American from Virginia, William Beverley, who extended the house, and was mayor of Beverley town, but died in

poverty. The house thereafter was owned by many different people, including a notorious countess, age 59, who married her groom, aged 27.

Of course, it has a ghost, Alice.

The house became derelict, but fortunately was rescued firstly by the Brantingham Group, and then

by Mr Mark Parkes, Group managing director of Bostonair Group Ltd, by whose kind permission the house is open on 7 September. Mr. Parkes has completed a full and thorough restoration of the building to secure its future.

Beverley and East Riding Golf Club Westwood, Beverley HU17 8RG Opening times: Friday and Saturday September 7 and 8, 10am to 4pm Free admission

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Tour information: Parking available

A warm welcome awaits you. The Golf Club is said to be the oldest mainland course in Yorkshire, founded in 1889.

The club, once in Black Mill, moved south in 1906 to the former Union Mill, a well-known landmark on Westwood. Come and see this remarkable mill house, and (building work permitting) climb to the roof to see amazing views for miles around.

The Club now has a restaurant for all comers, and welcomes visitors, golfers and non-golfers alike.

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Archaeology at Fishwick’s Mill

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Westwood Road, Beverley, HU17 8EN Opening times: Saturday 8 September, from 10am to 4pm Free admission

More information: Site of Fishwick’s Mill, Westwood pasture, at the entrance to Westwood from Westwood Road. Uneven ground

Come to the site of this ancient mill burnt down by Beverley townspeople in 1861 in a riot, the cause being that part of Westwood was being fenced off.

The mill is known from old pictures, and has left a series of earthworks, stone boundary markers, and a nearby well head.

The East Riding Archaeological Society will use this site to demonstrate archaeological techniques that do not break the ground surface – a ‘hands-on’ resistivity survey together with

display tables of finds. If you are interested in how archaeologists work, this is a good time to take part and learn more about the site too.

Beverley Race Course

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York Road, Beverley HU17 8QZ Opening times: Friday, September 7 with tours at 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm Free admission

Tour information: No booking required, just turn up! Full disabled access and plenty of free parking

Come to Beverley Racecourse and see for yourself why we’re consistently ranked in the top 12 courses in the country. As well as a superb season of flat racing, many other events take place here from Beverley Folk Festival to proms and weddings, drawn by the glorious surroundings, beautiful facilities and site steeped in history.

Heritage Open Day will give you an opportunity to not only experience this for yourself, but also give you an exclusive peek at the different and fascinating,

behind the scenes areas that make up a racecourse. All the views are terrific, arguably the best of all from the Parade Ring building overlooking the course, the town and the Wolds.

There has been annual racing on Westwood since 1767 when the first grandstand was built: that has long been replaced by much larger modern and beautifully appointed buildings.

There will be guided tours of the course to explain the mysteries of The Sport of Kings to you.

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Beverley Grammar School Queensgate, Beverley, HU17 8NF Opening times: Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8, 10am to 5pm Free admission - parking

Tour information: strictly by appointment only, by calling Kelly Smith, the Head's PA, on 01482 881531

Founded c.700 AD with the Collegiate Church in Beverley by St. John of Beverley, the Beverley Grammar School is the oldest state school in England.

Early records suggest that the original site of the school, a medieval building, which existed in the southwest corner of the Minster grounds, was demolished in 1602 and replaced on the same site by a stone building in 1609.

This building fell into disrepair and, following a number of relocations over the centuries, the

new purpose-built building (accommodating some 70 students) was purchased in Queensgate in 1902.

In 1918, an Old Boys’ Memorial Fund was initiated to commemorate those who died during the War, and in 1928 a sports pavilion was built as a memorial on the school field.

Further extensions over the years now means that the school teaches around 800 students and operates a joint Sixth Form of approximately 200 students with the nearby Beverley High School.

Skidby Mill

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Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 5TF Opening times: Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9, from 10am to 12.30pm and 1pm-5pm - Last admission 4.15pm

Tour information: Free admission on Heritage Open Days Visit: museums.eastriding.gov.uk/ skidby-mill Tel: 01482 848405.

East Riding of Yorkshire Museums welcome you to Skidby windmill, the Grade II* listed, four-sailed tower mill, dating from the 19th century.

The mill still has all its original outbuildings around the courtyard.

Some of these have been converted to form the Museum of East Riding Rural Life and includes the Agriculture and Village Life Galleries which look at the history of farming and the local villages of the East Riding.

There are plenty of activities for

children, which include 'finding the mice and owls' hidden within the museum, hands-on activities, a play area with jigsaws, toys and pictures to colour in. There are also Quiz Sheets and Gallery Trails to follow.

During summer there is a wildlife garden to explore.

As part of the Heritage Open Days weekend visitors will be able to access the Stone Floor in the mill which is usually closed to the public.

The Sails café in the courtyard serves sandwiches, light meals and hot/cold drinks, 9am-5 pm.

Snapshots of Medieval Beverley

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19 Highgate, HU17 0DN | Friars Lane, HU17 0DF Opening times: Saturday September 8, walk 1: 1.30pm to 3pm, walk 2: 3.30pm to 5pm

Tour information: Walk 1:Meet outside Monks’ Walk.

Walk 2: Meet outside the Friary Free walk

Join Colin Bradshaw for a walk which links together some of Beverley’s many medieval buildings.

Hear about collapsing buildings (including the role of an earthquake), the life of the clergy, an archbishop’s palace and his deer park.

You will also learn about the seamier side of medieval life as it affected the inn keepers and their customers and the best place to visit a loo – at that time.

This walk is also part of the Yorkshire Wolds Walking and Outdoors Festival which includes superb activities that will appeal to families, casual walkers and enthusiasts alike.

Walking Festival programmes will be available from June 2018 at www.visithullandeastyorkshire.com Max 20 people, pre-booking essential via the Tourist Information Centre Treasure House, Champney Road, HU17 8HE, phone 01482 391672

Beverley Rocks! A geology walk led by Mike Horne Highgate porch, Minster Yard North, HU17 0DP Opening times: Saturday September 8, from 10.30am to noon Free walk

Tour information: Meet at Beverley Minster steps. Max 20 people, pre-booking essential via the Tourist Information Centre*

Beverley is famous for its brick buildings and particularly the use of brick in the middle ages. Did you know that a range of different rocks can be found in the town? We can find rocks from Wales, Scotland and even Norway. More local rocks tell us a story of tropical seas and early life. You will never look at Beverley’s buildings in the same way again. This short guided walk will demonstrate how local geology has shaped the architecture and development of the town. It lasts about an hour; we will be keeping to

pavements in the town so it should be suitable for wheelchair users.

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This walk is also part of the Yorkshire Wolds Walking and Outdoors Festival which includes superb activities that will appeal to families, casual walkers and enthusiasts alike. Walking Festival programmes will be available from June 2018 at www.visithullandeastyorkshire.com * Treasure House, Champney Road, HU17 8HE, phone 01482 391672

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Over 500 years of history in less than 500 footsteps!

Champney Road, Beverley HU17 8HE Opening times: Friday, September 7, 2pm to 3.15pm Free walk

Tour information: Max 20 people, pre-booking essential via the Tourist Information Centre, Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley, phone 01482 391672.

Join Colin Bradshaw for the shortest history walk we offer. In less than 500 footsteps you will be taken from the 21C back to the 16C. Incredibly we will range from drunks to members of the Temperance movement; from Dick Turpin to James Elwell; from a gentleman’s club to evacuee children. And that is only a tiny taste of what you will encounter. On arrival at the Guildhall you will be given a conducted tour of one of the most fascinating buildings in Yorkshire, by the curators.

This walk is also part of the Yorkshire Wolds Walking and Outdoors Festival which includes superb activities that will appeal to families, casual walkers and enthusiasts alike. Walking Festival programmes will be available from June 2018 at www.visithullandeast yorkshire.com

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Meet at the entrance to the Treasure House.

Length: less than 500 footsteps.

Walk: short and flat.

Windows on Beverley

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North Bar Within, Beverley HU17 8DL Opening times: Friday September 7, 10.30am to 11.30am Free walk

Tour information: Meet at the Hengate corner entrance to St Mary’s church

Join Colin Bradshaw for a walk within and around St Mary’s church. Churches are and always have been extensively linked to the wider community.

For example, the ‘gud wyffes’ of Beverley helped raise the money to rebuild the tower when it collapsed in 1520. You will be amazed by some of the other links ranging from fire prevention and the slave trade to a chocolate maker and the theatre!

A very gentle stroll around the church building.

This walk is also part of the Yorkshire Wolds Walking and Outdoors Festival which includes superb activities that will appeal to families, casual walkers and enthusiasts alike. Walking Festival programmes will be available from June 2018 at www.visithullandeast yorkshire.com Max 20 people, pre-booking via the Tourist Information Centre, Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley HU17 8HE, 01482 391672.

Twelve Extraordinary Beverley Women Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley HU17 8 HE Opening times: Saturday September 8, 10am to 3.00pm. Education Room Free admission

Tour information: Pre-booking strongly recommended via the Tourist Information Centre. For more information call 01482 391672.

In 2018 the special national theme of Heritage Open Days is Extraordinary Women. We have chosen twelve women from our town, and there will be short talks by different speakers on all twelve, in the Education Room of the Treasure House, Beverley.

Starting at 10.00am and running until 3pm, there will be separate morning and afternoon sessions

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10am to noon - St Hilda, Johanna Crossley, Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Lambert, Mary Braddon and Mary Elwell.

■ Session two

Eva Collet Reckitt, Nellie Collinson, Hilda Lyon, Winifred Holtby, Margaret Powell and Pat Albeck

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WELCOME TO HULL

PROGRAMME OF OPEN BUILDINGS MUST SEE | MUST DO

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All Saints Church, Hessle

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The Square, Hessle, HU13 0RH Opening times: Thursday 11am to 5pm Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 5pm

Tour information: Light refreshments, supervised trips up the tower to see the bells with demonstration and an exhibition by the Hessle Local History Society.

There was a church with a priest at Hessle at the time of the Domesday Book (1086).

The oldest parts of this Grade I listed church go back to the 12th-century and most of the present structure dates from the 15th-century.

Gifted to Guisborough Priory at some point between 1156 and 1182, All Saints’ was the mother church of Holy Trinity, Hull until 1661.

The great restoration and enlargement in 1868–70 rescued a building that had suffered three

centuries of neglect and poor repairs, doubled its seating capacity to meet the needs of a growing population, and faithfully preserved the character of the 15-century Perpendicular church.

The particularly fine windows, including one by Burne-Jones of St Agnes and St Anne, are mostly from the late 19th century.

Changes to the interior of the church, in the 20th century, have helped to keep it a vibrant place of worship and an active centre for the community.

Springhead Pumping Station

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Springhead Lane, Hull HU5 5YJ Opening times: Tours start at 10am,11.30am,1.30pm and 3pm. Guided tour lasts 40-45 minutes. Parking limited. Supervised visit to see beam engine in situ and are Adults only.

Tour information: No facilities on site. Lots of steps to climb, suitable footwear. No wheelchair access. Pre-booking required: Contact Busline 01482 592929. Booking open August 1 to 17, 9am to 6pm

Springhead Pumping Station is something to be proud of ! Owned and operated by Yorkshire Water, it is currently a vital part of Hull and East Riding’s water supply.

Established in 1864 by engineer Thomas Dale, the Italianate style building houses a huge 90” Cornish pumping engine built by Bells Lightfoot, of Newcastle-on-Tyne.

The engine, which remains in situ, was used to pump fresh water from a bore hole below until 1952.

The gorgeous single acting

Cornish beam engine worked from 1876 to 1910 and has its wrought-iron beam pivoted on 4 cast-iron Doric columns.

The steam chest and valve gear are also carried on a similar pair of columns.

The first floor landing gives access to them and to the piston rod. Even the fluted cast-iron pump cylinder has a corniced top!

The building was made Grade II Listed in January 1994 and received a £2.6 million overhaul last year.

Archaeology at the Old School Northumberland Avenue, HU12 0LN Opening times: Saturday 11am – 3pm Guided by experienced archaeologists Please note: Northumberland Alms Houses are open at the same time – Wheelchair access ground floor only

Tour Information: Wednesday 10.00am, 11.30am & 2pm Thursday 10.00am, 11.30am & 2pm Pre-booking required Tel.01482 612789

Come and explore the Old School, home to everything you wanted to know about archaeology in Hull! A unique opportunity to see the work of archaeologists and the artefacts they discover.

Want to know more about out area? Pop upstairs to learn about the work of the Humber Historic Environment Record in Hull and East Riding, a collection of known archaeology in Hull and East Riding. Why not find out about the archaeology where you live? Or get inspiration for places to visit?

View the work of Humber Field

Archaeology, processing finds and interpreting evidence brought in from sites around our area.

The Old School is one of the 37 board schools built between 1874 and 1897, designed by John Bilson, a prominent local architect, who also had a passion for archaeology!

Perhaps you attended the school or grew up in the local area? Why not pop in and meet up with old friends, remind yourselves of how the area used to look with our display of photographs from the area. We would love to see your photos and hear your stories.

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Berkeley Street Mosque and Islamic Centre Berkeley Street, Hull HU3 1PR Opening times: Sunday 2pm-3.30pm

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Tour information: Light refreshments will be available

Built in the late 1960s as a modest Mormon Church, this has been a Mosque since 1984 under the stewardship of the current Imam Mr R.A.Salik since 1985.

Visitors are invited inside and to have a very short guided walk as the place is very small – and to enjoy a question and answer session about services, beliefs and practices with Imam Salik and his assistants.

Dr Khaled Sultan, Chair of Hull and East Riding Interfaith and some members of the congregation will also be present.

Blaydes House

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6 High Street, HU1 1HA Opening times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm

Tour information: Guided tours will run on demand throughout the day, no need to book.

Wheelchair access will be to the ground floor only.

Blaydes House was built around 1740 as the home and business premises of the Blaydes Family, shipbuilders, merchants and local political figures, who played a leading part in the commercial and civic life of 18th century Hull.

The house, with its elegant panelled rooms and sweeping carved staircase, demonstrates the prosperity and self confidence of the town’s mercantile elite.

Since 2001, it has been the home of the University of Hull Maritime Historical Studies Centre.

It is a typical Georgian merchant’s house, amongst the most impressive of several such buildings that have survived in High Street, which has been sympathetically restored with period colour schemes designed to show off its rooms and sweeping staircase.

Blaydes House is also home to the Pettifer Art Collection, some of which is on display.

The house also has one of the most comprehensive maritime history libraries in the country and is open to the public by appointment.

BBC Tours

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Queens Court, Dock Street, Hull HU1 3RH Opening times: Saturday, hourly, 10am to 1pm Sunday, hourly 10am to 1pm Only suitable for children over the age of seven

Tour information: Pre Booked Tours only. Visit or ring the main Reception Phone No: 01482 323232

The BBC Building at Queen's Court was opened in 2004 as the headquarters of one of the BBC's 12

Regional Centres in England.

Windows allow visitors to see radio programmes broadcast live.

Regular tours on Saturday and Sunday will give you a behind the scenes look at how radio and television programmes are made.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Britannia Royal Hotel

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Ferensway, Hull, HU1 3UF Tour times: Thursday, 1pm to 2pm, Friday, 11.30am to 12.30am, Saturday 1pm to 2pm

Tour information: Pre-booking required, please contact EYMS BUSLINE 01482 592929 Booking Opens: 1st – 17th August 9am until 6pm – Wheelchair Access

The Britannia Royal Hotel, was completed in 1851, three years after Paragon Station had been opened.

It was originally known as the Station Hotel but changed its name to Royal Station Hotel, following the jubilant visit of Queen Victoria in 1854.

Today it is a thoroughly modern hotel, but there are many reminders of its past. See also the room where Larkin wrote his famous poem “Friday Night at the Royal Station Hotel” Hull.

There will also be other old photos

and memorabilia from the hotel’s history on display in the Prince of Wales Suite.

Why not finish the tour with a delicious afternoon tea.

Carnegie Heritage Centre

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342 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 6JA Opening times: Friday and Saturday, 10am to 3.30pm Wheelchair Access

This Grade II listed building was built using funds from the Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1905 as Hull’s newest branch library.

It was designed by the City Architect Joseph Hirst. The building is unusual in that it is partly timber-framed and has remained largely unaltered internally since its opening.

By 2006 the building had ceased its function as a library and was deemed “surplus to requirements”.

Great efforts from Carnegie

Centre volunteers have seen the building kept open as a facility for the study of local and family history.

All Saints’ Church and Cavendish Square 22 Cavendish Square, Margaret Street, Hull Talk times: Talks available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11am and 2pm

Tour information: Pre Booking required Contact EYMS BUSLINE on 592929. Booking line opens 1st August to 17th August 9am to 6pm

Come and explore, through an illustrated talk, the story of Hull’s largest Victorian church and the elegant square of houses that surrounded it Discover how wealthy clergy families enabled the building of a new parish church for Sculcoates, the scandal of the deprived curate, how Sculcoates welcomed its first resident vicar in over half a century, how rising “middling men” cashed-in on the building boom as the town expanded north along the Beverley road and discover

something of the families who lived in the elegant square.

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THIS IS A PRE-BOOKABLE ILLUSTRATED TALK IN A PRIVATE HOUSE, 22 CAVENDISH SQUARE, ONE OF THE SEVEN SURVIVING FROM THE ORIGINAL 1860s CAVENDISH SQUARE

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Charterhouse, Chapel and Gardens Charterhouse Lane, Hull, HU2 8AF

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Opening times: Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm Wheel Chair access

Founded by Sir Michael de la Pole in 1384 as an almshouse for the elderly, the Charterhouse continues to house retired residents.

The present building to the north of Charterhouse Lane dates from 1780 and has a handsome domed entrance and a fine Georgian era chapel inside.

To the south is the Master's House, which despite severe war damage, essentially dates back to 1660.

Its complete 10-bays exterior can best be appreciated from the rear where you will also find a peaceful walled garden.

It contains a mulberry tree reputed to be Hull's oldest dating back over 350 years to when the poet Andrew Marvell played under it as a boy!

Each Sunday in the Charterhouse Chapel at 10am there is a Sung Eucharist open to the public.

The Book of Common Prayer is used with the setting for the Holy Communion by John Merbecke of 1550.

The beautiful Georgian Communion plate from 1750 has been used ever since.

Everyone is welcome to join the Master and the residents.

Christopher Pickering's House

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114 Coltman Street, Hull, HU3 2SF Opening times: Saturday The gardens of the house will be open from 11am to 4pm

Tour information: Booking not necessary. Guided Tours are on the hour and subject to demand.

As seen on BBC2’s Restoration Home TV show, 114 Coltman Street is an early Victorian townhouse undergoing a total transformation from being a derelict wreck on the brink of collapse, back to the grand family home it once was.

Built in the early 1850s, the property was once owned by one of Hull’s most famous sons, the Trawler Fleet owner and philanthropist, Christopher Pickering.

The house was then owned by his business partner, Samuel Haldane,

until it became a children’s clinic in 1921 up until the late 1960s, becoming five flats in 1983.

By the turn of the century the house had fallen into disrepair and had been damagingly vandalised, before being rescued by Catherine and Simon Kelsey who are in the long process of restoring it.

Daifuku Logan

*Please note that this is still a work in progress, there are steps to climb and outside suitable footwear should be worn. For further information please contact Simon Kelsey 079821694482

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Sutton Road, Hull, HU7 0DR Tour times: Guided tours are available on Tuesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 6. Tours start at 10.00 and will be preceded by a short presentation.

Tour information: Pre-Booking required - Please phone EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929 Booking line open 1st to the17th August 9am to 6pm

Daifuku Logan are a manufacturer and installer of complete airport Baggage Handling systems.

The company grew out of an off shoot of the Fenner Group of companies and, after associations with American and Japanese partners, they now design and manufacture a complete range of baggage handling systems which are installed all round the world in such places as Gatwick, Moscow, Paris, Casablanca, South Africa and China.

At their factory on Sutton Rd visitors will be able to see the end-to-end process of design, component manufacture, and assembly of completely automated systems – systems which we often take for granted as we wave our suitcases good bye as they disappear into a labyrinth of conveyor belts and computers, confident in the knowledge that they will reappear on a carousel, made in Hull perhaps, in another part of the world!

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Explore Garden Village – one of Hull’s hidden gems The Clubhouse, Elm Avenue, Garden Village, Hull, HU8 9PZ Opening times: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th September 2018 11.00 until 16.00

Tour information: Guided tours lasting around one hour at 1.30pm or we can provide an illustrated booklet to stroll around at any time.

Garden Village was Hull’s first Conservation area and was opened in 1908.

It was the vision of local philanthropist and businessman, James Reckitt. He wanted a “better and healthier environment” for people to live in, predominantly his workers.

The village had open green spaces and play areas, a church hall, shopping centre, alms houses, a clubhouse and a lot more.

The Clubhouse is still a hub for the community and will be open

over the two days. It is regularly used by various groups. A family history group offers a chance to look back into your own family history. The Hull and District Local History Research Group offer various activities & outings. A local art group gives you a chance to explore your talents. Various sporting/fitness groups can help to keep you in shape. There are also memory loss and Alzheimers support groups.

There will be a large exhibition of historical photos and information and the café will be open.

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G F Smith

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Lockwood St, Hull HU2 0HL Tour times: Tour Times: Tuesday at 10 am and 2 pm (duration 1.5 – 2 hours)

Tour information: Bookings required: Ring 01482 323503 or Email info@gfsmith.com

Back in 1885 George Frederick Smith had a passion to seek out the very best papers from around the world and build a business based around remarkable people and a passion to forge strong and enduring relationships.

Now, over 130 years later, the world has changed but the legacy remains, and continues to shape the company into the success it is today.

G F Smith takes pride in being an independent British company and is fiercely proud of its Hull roots.

As one of the strongest brands in

the world of creative papers, exporting to almost 70 countries, we think George would approve!

The tour will start with a presentation and brief history followed by an overview of the products and services.

You will hear about our collaborations with luxury brands, our work with UK City of Culture and our newest product “Extract”.

You will see everything from state of the art machinery, to the crafting skills involved in some of our handmade specialist products.

8 Parliament Street Hull, HU1 2BB Tour times: Saturday and Sunday, tours at 10am, 11am, noon, 2pm and 3pm

Tour information: Pre-Booking Required - Call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929. Booking opens 1st to 17th Aug, 9am to 6pm

It is said that Parliament Street in the heart of the Old Town of Hull, was built in 1797, specifically to cater for the dignity of the ladies who wished to travel to London by boats, which were moored in the Queens Dock, opened in 1778.

Prior to its construction, guests at the Neptune Inn in Whitefriargate, now Boots, would pick their way across a muddy path to reach the quayside.

An Act of Parliament was required to get permission to build the street, hence its name.

Occupying one of the elegant Grade II listed houses, which were built in the street, now sits the offices of the long established law practice of Graham and Rosen.

During your guided tour you will have the chance to view the public rooms with original architectural features and see photographs of other interesting features of our offices.

The history of the building and of Graham & Rosen will be explained, and every attendee will be given a free information pack to take away.

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Guildhall Tour

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Alfred Gelder St, Hull, HU1 2AA Tour times: Wednesday, 9.30am, 11.30am and 2pm, Friday, 9.30am, 11.30am and 2pm, Saturday, 9.30am and 11.30am

The Guildhall was designed by Sir Edwin Cooper and built between 1904-16, replacing a smaller Victorian Town Hall.

Its corridors are lined with acres of oak and walnut panelling, while its floors are marble. It has a large collection of fine art, sculpture, furniture, silver and the civic insignia. This tour will cover all these as well as giving visitors a glimpse of the city's former courts and cells. Tour lasts approximately 1 hour. This guided tour is conducted by ex councillor Helene

Tour information: Pre-booking required, Please contact EYMS BUS LINE on 01482 592929

Booking opens 1st to 17th Aug 9am to 6pm – Wheelchair Access O’Mullane.

There are various paying car parks and on street parking around the Guildhall.

Heta

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Dansom Lane South, East Hull, HU8 7LB Tour times: No booking required – Thursday 6th and Friday 7th Sep – 10am to 3pm Pre-booking Saturday 8th September Only 10am to 3pm

Tour information: Pre-booking, call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929. Booking opens 1st to 17th August 9am until 6pm

If all things engineering sparks your interest, then Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) is throwing open the doors to its new state-of-the-art facility.

What’s more, visitors will be treated to a truly fascinating insight into the world of engineering.

The opening of HETA’s groundbreaking Advanced Engineering Centre this year is a major landmark in its 50-year history, as well as a remarkable new asset for the city of Hull. . It not only celebrates the region’s

rich heritage as a leader in the engineering and manufacturing industries, but also ensures its longevity for many years to come.

The £4.2m 34,000sqft development on Dansom Lane has regenerated and repurposed existing factory buildings to create an impressive 15,000sqft industry-standard workshop space that visitors can see in action. There is also a range of training rigs, high-tech electronics and IT labs, as well as social and recreation areas.

Hull New Theatre Kingston Square, Hull, HU1 3HF Tour times: Thursday, 10.30am and noon, Friday 10.30am and noon Tours last approximately 1 hour

Tour information: Must be pre-booked via Box Office on 01482 300306 or at the Hull City Hall Box Office.

Hull New Theatre has a fascinating history. It opened on Saturday October 16 1939 with Noel Gay’s ‘Me and My Girl’.

Founder Peppino Santangelo came to the city in 1924 to join the Hull Repertory Company based at the Little Theatre in Kingston Square.

After turning the struggling company around, he turned his attentions to the Assembly Rooms next door.

Peppino Santangelo thought the venue could be a new home for the company. At the same time, he realised that the Little Theatre’s

other neighbour, Hull Central Fire Station, needed more space so Peppino suggested a swap – the Little Theatre for the Assembly Rooms – and the deal was done for £9,000.

The theatre has played host to some of the best award-winning productions over the years and following completion of a £15.9m major revamp, opened its doors again in Autumn 2017.

The extensive refurbishment work is the biggest project undertaken in the Grade II listed building’s history.

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Hull City Hall

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Victoria Square, Hull, HU1 3RQ Tour times: Thursday at 1.30pm Friday at 1.30pm

Tour information: Must be pre-booked via Hull City Hall Box Office or in advance on 01482 300306. Tour approx. 1 hour

Plans to build Hull City Hall date back to 1900 when the Hull Corporation included proposals for the venue within a wider scheme to create a central location for city trams to meet.

Work commenced in 1903 and the building was in use by 1909 but unfortunately the exact opening date remains unknown.

In 1911, the organ, built by Forster and Andrews of Hull, was installed in the main hall. Today it remains one of the largest working organs in

use in the country.

Hull City Hall offers a wide range of events each year, hosting top international names in contemporary live music as well as headline comedy acts, the world’s leading orchestras, celebrities, adventurers, drama, musicals, opera and more.

Why not join us for Lunchtime Organ Recital on Tuesday 4 September at 12.30pm. Tickets cost £4.50, with post-show talk about the history of the organ at 1.30pm.

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Worship Street, Hull, HU2 8BG Tour times: Thursday, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Friday, 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm

Tour information: Booking No. 01482 317500, please choose ‘A’ to be put through.

Wheelchair Access

Tours are once again taking place on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September, which will give you an opportunity to explore this amazing building. Please see also the Talks section of the brochure.

The History Centre opened in 2010 bringing together the material previously held by the City Archives, the Local Studies Library and the University of Hull.

They include the city's borough archives, which date back to 1299 and include the city's first charter

granted by Edward 1, a hand signed letter from Henry VIII as well as papers of notable local individuals such as Philip Larkin, Amy Johnson and William Wilberforce.

A comprehensive set of family history resources can also provide a good starting place for any local people keen to find out more about their ancestors and how they lived.

The building itself is also noteworthy, in particular the pergola structure running down the length of the south side.

Hull Collegiate School at Tranby Croft Tranby Lane, Anlaby, Hull, HU10 7EH Opening times: Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm Friday 6pm to 7.30pm

Tour information: Pre-booking is essential, open 1st to 17th August and can be done online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/hullcollegiate

Tranby Croft was built in 1876 for the Hull ship owner Arthur Wilson.

Constructed in yellow brick and featuring a high tower at one corner for views across the Humber, no expense was spared on the lavish interior, from its delicately stuccoed ceilings to sumptuous wood carvings, the building is an attempt to personify wealth and prestige, with Wilson's initials prominent in many of the features.

You will also see the room where

the Baccarat Scandal of 1890 took place, a scandal which intimately involved the Prince of Wales and which rocked late Victorian society.

Explore the former home of Mary and Arthur Wilson, now the setting for Hull Collegiate School, one of the area's leading independent schools.

The house has a wealth of history and tales to tell including the Royal Baccarat scandal.

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Hull Trinity House Chapel

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Posterngate, Hull, HU1 2JX Opening times: Saturday 11am to 4pm Sunday 11am to 4pm

Tour information: No wheelchair access

The chapel was designed by HF Lockwood in 1839 and completed in 1843.

The current building is a simple rectangle with pediment and Greek Corinthian pilasters and a tall porch to the west.

The Order is Corinthian with nautical motifs in the capitals, and veined white marble pilasters. The oak box pews and pulpits make the chapel a rare example of a rich early Victorian interior.

On hand to describe the chapel’s history will be senior Trustees from Hull Trinity House Charity.

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Trinity Square, Hull, HU1 2JJ Tour information: The Minster will be open for visitors throughout the Heritage Open Days period. In particular there will be two of the HODS talks taking place there on Friday 7th Sept. Please see the Talks section. On Saturday 8th Sept the Minster will play a full part in the Old Town Feast Day held in Trinity Square.

In May 2017, Holy Trinity Church was rededicated as Hull Minster.

Following five years of church growth and two years of internal and external refurbishment, this honour marks the transformation of the church into an urban Minster.

Becoming a Minster is both about recognising what we already do, in serving our city and the wider church and looking to expand this work in the future. During Heritage Open Days, visitors will be able to see what has been achieved and some of the work still in progress.

Hull Reform Synagogue Great Gutter Lane West, Willerby, HU10 6DP Opening times: Sunday, 9 September, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Tour information: There will be an opportunity for visitors to look around the Synagogue, talk to those members present and examine the Ark, Scrolls and other artefacts.

In 1971, it was decided that the Hull Reform Congregation become a constituted Synagogue, and based upon the Sinai Synagogue, Leeds constitution, the Hull Reform Synagogue was born.

Families continued to join the Synagogue, but once all the children had taken their Bar and Batmitzvahs, the Religion School closed.

Over the 1980’s, the number of Synagogue members slowly grew and eventually Anlaby House services were switched to the

Anlaby Methodist Church Hall and then to Cottingham Civic Hall.

The Hull Reform Synagogue became “wandering Jews” and services were held wherever the wardrobe and scroll came to rest.

Suddenly in 1991, one of the members, Henry Goldstone became instrumental in the purchase and construction of a Synagogue building (Shul), in Great Gutter Lane, Willerby. At last the “wanderers” had a new home.

The present membership currently stands at nearly 70 – and it’s growing!

Hull Minster dates back to the late 13th-century when Edward I granted the former settlement of Wyke a Royal Charter and renamed it King’s Town upon Hull.

There are many signs to its medieval roots. You can see the font where William Wilberforce was baptised, stunning stained glass by Walter Crane, memorials to Hull’s fallen in two World Wars and other conflicts and the many Hull lives lost at sea.

Our café, Minster Kitchen, will be serving fresh soup, homemade bread and cakes throughout.

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Scale Lane Bridge

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Scale Lane Swing Bridge, Hull, HU1 1QJ Opening times: The bridge will be rotated on: Saturday at 3.00 and 4.00 Sunday at 10.30 and 11.30

The innovative new swing bridge over the River Hull opened to the public in June 2013, having been selected as the winner of an international design competition in 2016.

The new pedestrian/cycle bridge connects Hull’s city centre to the under-developed East Bank and provides a new route connecting cultural attractions.

The design focuses on creating a memorable place for people to enjoy the riverscape.

It includes a series of generous

public spaces and routes over the river and at each bank.

It also gives people the unique experience of being able to ride on the moving bridge while it rotates.

Hull Truck Theatre

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50 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LB Opening times: Saturday, September 8 from 8.45am

Tour information: 9am, 10am & 11am Tours must be booked as spaces are limited. Please call: 01482 323638 or visit: hulltruck.co.uk

Hull Truck Theatre is a pioneering theatre with a unique Northern Voice, locally rooted, global in outlook, inspiring artists, audiences and communities to reach their greatest potential.

We produce and present inspiring theatre that reflects the diversity of a modern Britain. We provide the resources, space and support to grow people and ideas, are an ambassador for our city, a flagship for our region and a welcoming home for our communities.

Through our work with schools and local communities we engage with thousands of young people, disabled groups and adults, offering opportunities to participate in the arts, whether as the first step into a career, a way to build confidence and meet new people, or as part of a rounded education.

During our Year of Exceptional Drama, during Hull’s UK City of Culture 2017 we welcomed a record of 108,000 audience members in Hull and on tour around the UK.

Humber Bridge

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Hessle, HU13 0JG Tour times: Friday 7th September 2018 ABOVE: 13:30, 14:45, 16:00 BELOW: 09:15, 10:30, 11:45 Pre-booking required.

At 37 years of age, the Grade 1 listed Humber Bridge is an iconic landmark admired across the globe.

Many cross it by road and foot every day, but few people have witnessed the spectacular views from the top of the Bridge towers or the amazing sights beneath the Bridge deck and in the anchorage.

2018 will see the Humber launch their Heritage Open Days with 2 exclusive tours, above and below.

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Tour information: Booking opens Aug, 1st - 17th, 9am to 4pm. Places can be reserved, contact Humber Bridge Tourist Information on 01482 640852 Exclusive tours: limited spaces.

■ ABOVE will give visitors the chance to witness the spectacular views of our region from the top of the Humber Bridge.

■ BELOW will take visitors deep into the belly of the Humber Bridge, walking inside the road deck and down into the anchorage in an experience that will be like walking onto a film set.

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Summergroves Way, Off Hessle High Road, HU4 7BB Opening times: Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon Wednesday, 10am to 12 noon. Please note: tours last approx. two hours.

Tour information: Pre-Booking required, call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929 Booking opens 1st to 17th August 9am to 6pm Parking is available on site.

Visitors can expect a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Fire and Rescue Service in a guided tour that will provide an insight into the history and current practices of Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.

The headquarters building is pivotal for all Service functions. It has changed to suit the diverse work taking place within its walls over the past 30 years. Visitors shouldn’t be fooled, the buildings unassuming exterior hide’s many surprises.

At the heart of the building lies a small Service Museum containing memorabilia and items of historic equipment, visitors will be invited to look at the exhibits and archives.

In contrast to the museum, the recently renovated control room is a hive of activity, containing state of the art equipment.

The Control Room receives our emergency calls and mobilises the emergency response.

The tour doesn’t stop there. Don’t miss the opportunity to look around headquarters’ fiery neighbour.

Inglehome – low energy Superhome 84 Inglemire Avenue, Hull, HU6 7TF

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Please note opening times are the weekend after Heritage Open Day event: Sunday September 16, 10am to 4pm Location: Inglemire Avenue, 2nd left off Inglemire Lane, coming from Beverley Road

Tour information: Pre-booking required. To book visit www. inglehome.co.uk/visit

Inglehome was a typical cold and draughty Hull terraced house that has been transformed into a cosy, efficient home, with zero energy bills.

See the range of improvements, from natural insulation materials to modern, low energy lighting and renewable generation and heating.

Find out about the challenge of bringing a traditional house up to Superhome standard, on a tour with the friendly and knowledgeable owner and hopefully pick up some tips!

Ideal Boilers Guided Tour National Avenue, Hull, HU5 4JN Tour times: Wednesday 10am Thursday 1pm. Please note: visits last approx 2 hours.

Tour information: Pre-booking required - please contact Reception on 01482 492251 Booking opens 1st to 17th August 8am to 6pm Wheelchair Access

Today we take boilers and central heating for granted, but back in 1906 when the National Radiator Company built its UK factory in Hull, these were new technologies, ones which the new company readily embraced.

In the 1920s the company launched the revolutionary Cookanheat – a combination of open fire, central heating boiler and oven, designed specifically for the British market where boilers were placed in kitchens.

This product did more to introduce central heating into ordinary homes than any other such appliance. It is an emphasis on innovation that the National Avenue based company has continued to this day, as it continues to be one of the leading central heating boiler manufacturers in the country, now also embracing new energy technologies.

Join us for a guided tour of the company.

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Jubilee Central

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62 King Edward Street, Hull, HU1 3SQ Opening times: Saturday, September 8, 11am to 4pm No booking required

Tour information: Our pop-up café will be open, serving tea, coffee and cakes all day. Free bouncy castle will be available for children

Come and explore Jubilee Central located in the heart of Hull in King Edward Street, with a rich history dating back to 1814.

Once home to the Waltham Street Chapel, the Methodist Mission and even NatWest Bank, Jubilee Central is now home to Jubilee Church.

At the heart of the building is the main hall, which was originally established as the Central Methodist Hall in 1960.

The 700-seat auditorium has been used for many cultural events over the years. Last year we were

privileged to be a venue for Hull 2017 UK City of Culture events, including the Roc ‘N’ Doc Film Festival, John Grant’s North Atlantic Flux Music Festival, BBC showing of Dr Who, Comedy Festival and more.

As well as being a place of vibrant worship, Jubilee Central is known for its passion in serving the community and is home to Hull Foodbank, Jubilee Life College, Shine Relief Trust (Malawi) and the Big Issue distribution centre for Hull.

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94 Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AN Opening times: Monday, 7am to 4pm, Tuesday Thursday, 10am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 11pm, Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

Tour information: We will once again be one of the venues for the HODS TALKS PROGRAMME.

Many of us have fond memories of the Kardomah Café in Whitefriargate from the days when coffee shops were almost unheard of (except for the famous Lowgate coffee house which gave way to the new Law Courts).

Time has passed and now once again the Kardomah is back, just a few steps from the original.

In 2015, Malcolm Scott converted the ground floor of his office building in Alfred Gelder Street to become Hull’s newest theatre and coffee house. Why not enjoy a coffee

or a meal as you stroll around enjoying Heritage Open Days.

KCOM Craven Park – Home of Hull Kingston Rovers Preston Road, Hull, HU9 5HE Tour times: Tuesday, 1pm Adults only Thursday, 1pm, Floodlit Tour 6pm Saturday, at 2pm

Tour information: Pre-booking required: Call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929. Booking opens 1st to 17th Aug 9am to 6pm Wheelchair Access

Hull Kingston Rovers are offering fans the unique opportunity to peel back the curtain and take a peek into KCOM Craven Park with the ultimate matchday experience.

Fans have a chance to see the impressive facilities in the new Colin Hutton North Stand.

The behind the scenes tour will also give people the opportunity to see the club facilities, including gym, changing rooms and corporate hospitality to name a few. During the tour you will also learn about the Club’s proud history and

heritage, alongside information regarding what happens on matchday at KCOM Craven Park.

There will also be some surprises along the way!

You will have access to all areas, which will include those parts of the Stadium which are not usually open to the public. Please note that the Saturday Tour will be subject to change dependant on fixtures.

In parts of the stadium there will be some steps on the tour that people with mobility issues would find difficult.

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Kingston Theatre Hotel

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1 Kingston Square, Hull, HU2 8DA Talk information: Sept, 8 at 10.30am.

Why not join us for lunch; noon to 2pm www.kingstontheatrehotel.com Tel: 01482225828 – Disabled access available The hotel is the venue of this year’s talk about Madam Clapham, where she ran her very successful workshops producing dresses for the rich and famous.

The property has seen a number of changes over the years, sadly at one time falling into disrepair. In 1987 it was restored to it’s former glory by the Osborne family when The Kingston Theatre Hotel was developed, further expansion took place into 4-5 Kingston Square in 2001, adding a further 10 en-suite rooms to the hotel.

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Victoria Dock Offices, South Bridge Road, Hull, HU9 1TS Tour times: Wednesday, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm Thursday, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm Friday, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm

A story worthy of a full length feature film of adventure and violence in the South Seas, led to the founding of Marine Consultants McAusland and Turner in the late 19th-century, by captain Archibald McAusland.

The sea has always been a hostile environment upon which to make a living and it is not surprising that McAusland, after many years of adventure and danger, sought safer climes and found himself in the streets of Hull.

His experience and skills became

known to the seafaring community and before long he had teamed up with marine surveyors in Bishop Lane.

From there McAusland and his colleagues would have walked to many vessels that were berthed in the River Hull and the growing dock companies around the city.

Visitors will have the opportunity to learn of McAusland's rich history, see their collection of historical documents and artifacts collected.

Don’t miss the observation tower, where you will see superb views of Hull and beyond.

No 5-9 Milton Terrace - A Victorian Terrace East Yorkshire Motor Services, 252 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2RS Tour times: Saturday, 8th September, 10am to 11am and 11.15am to 12.15pm No wheelchair access

Tour information: Pre-Booking required, call EYMS BUSLINE on 01482 592929. Booking opens 1st to 17th Aug 9am to 6pm

With the construction of the Hull-Selby Railway link to Paragon Station in the late 1840s, the land around its route was also developed.

Along Anlaby Road, almost opposite St Matthew’s Church, stands a row of Victorian terraced houses built in the late 1860s.

Known originally as Milton Terrace, they were quickly bought up by well-to-do business people for private dwellings and business practices, but after 1929 and right up to 1992 the complete terrace was gradually acquired by East

Yorkshire Motor Services, whose head offices they now occupy.

Much still remains of their original fittings including plaster mouldings, grand staircases, stained glass and perhaps most fascinating the cellar, which remains undeveloped and still shows evidence of where the servants would have worked cooking meals, washing up and storing coal.

Please be aware there are lots of steps to climb and suitable footwear should be worn.

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Minerva Masonic Hall

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7 Dagger Lane, Hull, HU1 2LU Opening times: Friday Tours 10am to 4pm Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday 10am to 4pm

Tour information: Please note: there will also be a number of talks taking place over the weekend. Please see Talks section.

The Minerva Masonic Hall is located at the junction of Prince Street and Dagger Lane.

The building externally may have a relatively modern appearance but internally the building is architecturally late 17th, early 18th-century with a few modern twists. Many have described the building as a hidden gem in the city.

The brethren of Hull’s oldest continuously surviving Masonic Lodge of Freemasons, the Minerva Lodge, which was founded in 1782, had previously met at the Masons

Arms in Chapel Lane.

In 1802 they built their own Masonic Hall, probably one of the first purpose-built Masonic buildings in England, on land to the rear of Hull’s first nonconformist chapel (1698.)

They bought the chapel in 1874.

The Masonic Hall is a Grade II, two star listed building of special architectural and historic interest.

Brethren from Minerva Lodge and several other Hull Lodges will be on hand to show you around and answer any questions you may have on the building or freemasonry.

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Riverside House, 11 Nelson Street, Hull, HU1 1XE Opening times: Tuesday 11am to 1pm Friday 11am to 1pm

Tour information: Wheelchair access to the ground floor only.

Myton Law was established in 2010 as a firm of solicitors specialising in maritime law.

The company have completed a major refurbishment of a building on Nelson Street, known as Riverside House and it was officially re-opened by the Lord Mayor of Hull and Admiral of the Humber in April 2015.

Over the past two centuries it has served as offices for a merchant, as His Majesty’s Customs Watch House and as offices for a number of Hull shipping related businesses.

Myton Law acquired the building after it had stood empty for more

than ten years.

This ambitious refurbishment has produced a thoroughly modern interior, whilst retaining clues to its historic roots and is another example of the old Fruit Market area coming back to life.

Hull Maritime Museum Victoria Square, Hull, HU1 3DX Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm Sunday, 11am to 4.30pm Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

More information: Admission is free. There is a Gift Shop on site. For information on accessibility please visit www.hcandl.co.uk/ museums-and-galleries or contact us

Explore Hull’s old Dock Offices and find out what made Hull the city it is today.

Discover superb ship models, maritime art, the whaler’s craft of scrimshaw and Hull’s famous Wilson shipping line.

The museum is housed in the Victorian Dock Offices in Queen Victoria Square.

These nautical themed offices were designed by Christopher G Wray and opened in 1871.

It now displays Hull's maritime activities from the late 18th century

to present.

See a whale skeleton, have fun with our family trail and dressing up corner and see a wealth of unique and fascinating artefacts.

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Streetlife Museum

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High St, Hull, HU1 1PS Opening times: Mon - Sat, 10am to 5pm Sun, 11:00am to 4.30pm Last admission 30mins before closure.

More information: Admission is free.

Visit: www.hcandl.co.uk/ museums-and-galleries

Step back in time with 200 years of transport history and experience the sights, sounds and smells of the past.

Walk down a 1940s high street, board a goods train and enjoy a carriage ride or vintage car ride.

Great for a family day out and you can also catch the Land Train from just outside the museum.

See veteran cars, trams, our bicycle gallery, street scene gallery and experience our carriage ride.

Ferens Art Gallery

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Queen Victoria Square, Carr Lane, Hull, HU1 3RA Opening times: Mon to Sat, 10am to 5pm Sun, 11:00am to 4.30pm Last admission 30mins before closure.

More information: Admission is free

Discover outstanding art collections and enjoy vibrant temporary exhibitions in this atmospheric gallery.

The site and money for the gallery were donated to the city by Thomas Ferens, after whom it is named.

The architects were SN Cooke and EC Davies.

It was opened in 1927, restored and extended in 1991 and has recently undergone extensive refurbishment.

Following its re-opening last year,

visitors can now enjoy Pietro Lorenzetti's stunning panel painting, Christ between Saints Paul and Peter (c.1320).

With a regular programme of events, guided tours and changing exhibitions, there’s always something new to explore.

Visit our newly refurbished 12 Galleries, Children’s gallery exhibitions and children’s interactive gallery.

Your visit can be rounded off by relaxing in the café.

Hands On History Museum South Church Side, Hull, HU1 1RR Opening times: Saturday, Sept 8, – Noon to 4pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month

More information: Admission is free.

Visit:www.hcandl.co.uk/ museums-and-galleries

Explore one of Hull’s oldest buildings, which first opened its doors as the Grammar School in 1585 and is now the Hands on History Museum.

Famous pupils included 17th-century poet Andrew Marvell and 18th-century slavery abolitionist William Wilberforce.

The Tudor structure with its original brickwork and mullioned windows is now a listed building.

Hands on History is also partly housed in the adjoining Fish Street Day School which was built as a

charity school in 1871 but soon afterwards became a Board School.

The ground floor offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian childhood with a themed hands-on interactive exhibition, which includes a Victorian school room.

The first floor explores local history in the "The Story of Hull and its People" gallery and is also home to our “Ancient Egypt” exhibition, where you can see a 2,600 year old Egyptian mummy and unique replicas of King Tutankhamun’s treasures.

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Wilberforce House Museum

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23-25 High St, Hull, HU1 1NQ Opening times: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 11:00am - 4.30pm Last admission 15mins before closure.

More information: Admission is free.

Visit: www.hcandl.co.uk/ museums-and-galleries

Visit the birthplace of William Wilberforce and discover the story of the historic struggle to abolish the slave trade. Also within the museum are fascinating galleries on local history and craftsmanship.

The museum tells the story of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition, as well as dealing with contemporary slavery.

Galleries also offer a fascinating glimpse into West African culture.

The permanent displays at

Wilberforce House include journals and items that belonged to William Wilberforce, including original costume.

There are many significant items linked to slavery and the campaign to abolish it.

Learn about Wilberforce and slavery, local history and craftsmanship, visit our East Yorkshire Regimental gallery, Clock gallery and Edwardian Parlour.

The Wilberforce Institute – WISE

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Oriel Chambers, 27 High St, Hull, HU1 1NE Tour information: Saturday Sept, 8 and Sunday Sept 9: Tours will take place between 10.00am and 4.00pm – no booking required. This year, as well as offering guided tours of the beautifully restored home of WISE, there will be an Installation entitled Virtual Wilberforce – a very state of the art CGI video presentation To mark the 210th anniversary of the passing of the Slave Trade Act – and to celebrate Hull’s legacy of freedom in its City of Culture year – experts from the Wilberforce Institute and the Glasgow School of Art used the same 3D wizardry found in blockbuster Hollywood films to create Virtual Wilberforce – a CGI version of William Wilberforce himself.

Virtual Wilberforce features in a series of short animated videos, talking about his powerful life story and the fight for freedom. The words that the virtual version uses

are Wilberforce’s own, drawn from the many speeches he made during his career – dating right back to his first tirade against the African slave trade in the House of Commons in 1789.

An exhibition by acclaimed and award winning photographer, Lee Karen Stow – Drawing Time by #TheDirars is a visual story of one refugee family’s journey from war-torn Darfur in Western Sudan to freedom and resettlement in Hull.

Lunchtime Talks – Sept, 6 – 7 please see Talks section pages 32-33.

The Spurn Lightship Castle Street, Hull, HU1 1TJ Opening times:

Sunday, 11am to 4.30pm

Step aboard the Spurn Lightship which for almost 50 years guided ships safely through the treacherous River Humber.

Step aboard to discover how it was used as a navigational aid and find out what life was like on board. An interpretation panel at the Marina explains its history and various parts for visitors when the ship is closed.

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Tour information: Please call 01482 300 300 for information about the level of disabled access - Visit: www.hcandl.co.uk/ museums-and-galleries

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Northumberland Almshouses

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Northumberland Avenue, Hull, HU2 0LR Opening times: Thursday, 10am to 4pm

More information: Refreshments available. Please note that this building is close to the Northumberland Avenue School

Northumberland Court is owned by Hull United Charities, one of Hull’s oldest housing charities.

This sheltered housing scheme is a Grade II listed building of mock Tudor design, which was opened in October 1887, after taking 10 years to complete. It comprised originally 101 bedsits, a chapel and accommodation for the Secretary of the time, all set in beautiful gardens.

A formal opening ceremony was held on 2nd November 1887 and a

religious service given by His Grace the Archbishop of York, in the chapel attached to the building.

The Trustees and Public Men of the Town attended the service with a special luncheon to thank everyone for their work afterwards.

The scheme was modernised in the 1990’s and the bedsits were converted into 58 self- contained flats.

Following the floods of 25th June 2007, major refurbishment of the ground floor was completed in 2010.

Ocean Chambers and Burstalls

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54 Lowgate, Hull, HU1 1EN Opening times: Thursday by appointment, call 01482 621800 – 2 tours only Friday and Saturday, 10am to 4pm

Tour information: Tours last approx. 10-15mins. No pre-book needed. Maximum number in each tour will be 30.

Burstalls Solicitors practice from Ocean Chambers, which is Grade II Listed and was built in 1899 to 1901.

The building has a strong stone facade, is asymmetrical with Baroque touches, has shallow canted bays divided by squat ionic columns, mannerist gables and a heavy rusticated entrance.

As well as the imposing exterior of the building, the interior is particularly impressive and of great interest.

In addition to the large boardrooms on the ground floor, there is an ornate mosaic floor on the ground floor and basement.

The staircase is of Edwardian construction and is particularly fine. It is understood this is one of the reasons why the building is Grade II listed.

Perhaps most interesting are the spacious vaults, which run under the building and under Lowgate.

As part of Heritage Open Days, Burstalls Solicitors will open part of the building and the vaults for viewing.

There will be an opportunity for children to dress in Victorian and Edwardian Costume and have photographs taken.

Odlings Monumental Masons 59 New Cleveland Street, Hull, HU8 7HB Opening times: Friday 7th September, Tour 10am to 11.30am

Tour information: Pre-booking required, call PA to Duncan Reynold on 01482 324332 Booking opens, 1st to 17th August 8am to 6pm

Established in 1870, Odlings Ltd are one of the country's largest manufacturers and importers of high quality memorials for the Monument trade, supplying granite, marble and stone, sourced from the UK and around the world.

The process of producing highly personalised memorials requires tremendous skill, from the designers to the craftsmen and in this regard Hull-based Odlings set a very high standard.

The photo of the Replica KCOM

phone kiosk was specially made by Craftspeople at Odlings to recognise the City of Culture celebrations and is on display at the History Centre.

You will be able to see all the stages involved in the creation of a memorial, from the initial ideas and design behind it.

You will have the fantastic opportunity to have a go yourself, with a piece of stone for you to attempt to create something beautiful. Not as easy as it may seem!

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Old Town Feast Day Beverley Gate & Trinity Square Opening times: Saturday, Sept 8, 11.00am

Tour information: Please look at the programme on the rear cover.

Join us at 11.00am sharp for the start to this year’s Old Town Feast Day, with the now traditional starting point at our magnificently restored Beverley Gate, with a grand proclamation by our very own Town Crier, Michael Wood – of fine commanding voice!

The Town Crier will then will lead the procession of loyal citizens from this seat of world-wide parliamentary democracy, down Whitefriargate to the beautifully re-paved Trinity Square for the official opening ceremony.

Our newly renovated Hull Minster will be open for its renowned café,

serving tea and enormous pieces of cake, trips up the bell tower and demonstrations of weaving, stone masonry and our dedicated silver smiths.

Enjoy over 30 craft stalls and a wide range of locally made goods and produce’ Board the guided historic bus trails round the Old Town, in South Church Side.

During the day, Morris Dancers will entertain us in their delightful way!

The Georgian Dancers will also provide entertainment inside Hull Minster.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

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Your presence is cordially requested at Hull’s...

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Old Town Guided Bus Tours

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Just off High Street, Hull, HU1 1EP

Pacific Exchange Guided Tours High Street, Hull, HU1 1PS Tour times: Thursday - Saturday, 2pm to 2.45 pm Disabled access available

The Exchange was used as a trading exchange for Hull's prosperous grain and seeds trade at the start of the 20th century.

This prosperity continues to be reflected in the opulent fixtures and fittings, all of which can be seen in this tour which will also explain how the building ended up being used as the headquarters of the City of Culture Company, which was charged with delivering Hull's year in the limelight in 2017.

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Tour times: Saturday, 8 at approx. 11am, noon, 2pm and 3pm and will last for approx.

45 minutes.

Tour information: Meeting point: Ghandi Way just off High Street – PLEASE NOTE: Buses will pick up and drop off along South Church Side, at the side of Hull Minster

Every year, for many years, East Yorkshire Motor Services has held its BIG BUS DAY around the time of HODS week and, this year again they have both coincided.

We are delighted that we will be able to join in with EYMS and Hull Museums Service in presenting this long established part of the HODS Programme.

HODS guided bus tours will share a take-off and landing spot in Ghandi Way just off the High Street.

Under the expert direction of our tour guide, Dr Robb Robinson, visitors wiil be able to enjoy a free tour of the major buildings and historical sites in the centre of the city.

On the day, a selection of old and new EYMS 'open top' buses will be offering free trips around the City Centre. One of the open topped buses will be dedicated to the HODS OLD TOWN GUIDED TOURS - and lets all hope the sun shines!

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Port of Hull Tour

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Riverside House, King George Dock, Hull, HU9 5PQ Tour times: Friday, tour 1, 10.00am to 11.30am Stopping off at the Pump House and Seimans Tour 2, 12.30pm to 14.00pm

Tour information: Pre booking required: call EYMS BUSLINE Tel 01482 592929 Booking line open 1st to 17th August 9am until 6pm

The Port of Hull is one of the UK’s leading foreign-trading ports.

In addition to worldwide deep-sea connectivity, regular short-sea services operate between Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic states.

The port of Hull is the only passenger port on the Humber Estuary, handling around one million passengers per year.

This popular coach tour provides a unique opportunity to see how Associated British Ports (ABP) have

developed the port to become the UK’s leading handling port for softwood timber.

This tour will show the P&O regular ferry service operation as well as specialised facilities for the handling of dry bulk, steel and containers.

Please report to your ABP tour guide at Riverside House. Car park, is directly opposite P&O ferry terminal 1.

Sutton Methodist Church

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25 Church Street, Sutton Upon Hull, HU7 4TL Opening times: Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm

Sutton Methodist Church began its life in 1860 following the growing strength of the Methodist Society in the village, which had necessitated a move from the previous chapel further up Church Street (now the snooker club).

It is a brick building in the Georgian tradition with arched window surrounds and a porch featuring Tuscan columns.

The interior is particularly impressive with its rich wooden pulpit and pews whilst on the upper level, the original iron and wood tip up seats remain complete with repository for top hats.

Rollit's Solicitors Citadel House, 58 High Street, Hull, HU1 1QE

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Opening times: Saturday, 11am to 4pm

In 2016, Rollit’s Solicitors commissioned a graphic display celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the founding of Rollit’s Solicitors.

This display which depicted the evolution of the company over the years, together with a series of images and artefacts exploring the history of the company will be on display again for HODS 2018.

As the years passed, the company practised from many venues all around the Old Town.

Rollit’s foundations were laid in Hull in 1841 – the year that saw the first edition of Punch Magazine to be published.

Now occupying splendid refurbished offices on the High Street, visitors will be made welcome to see the exhibition and learn more about the company that has overseen the legal affairs of our city for countless years, ably helped by a team of very accomplished and friendly ‘legal eagles’.

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Rainbow Community Garden

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1 Levisham Close, Hull, HU6 8AB Opening times: Saturday, 11am to 3pm Sunday, 11am to 3pm The gardens will be open for anyone Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm

Tour information: Refreshments Wheelchair Access

Come and enjoy an oasis of calm and quiet in a busy North Hull Housing Estate.

The Rainbow Garden was a forgotten neglected piece of land until a group of residents and young people cleared it and began planting it up.

We grow native trees and plants to encourage wildlife, have lots of vegetables and herbs growing, which we share with local residents.

As well as our volunteers, users of the garden include Social Services, Schools and Youth Justice.

During the school holidays we

hold various family activities including arts and crafts and multicultural days.

We offer advice on 'growing your own' and share seeds, cuttings etc.

Awards we have gained include various Hull in Bloom Awards, best community group and best contribution to wildlife.

Green Flag Awards Holder for the past 5 years, funded by Rank and Esmee Fairburn Foundation.

We now have extra land that we are turning into mini alotments for local residents, funded by the National Lottery.

'Skt Nicolaj Danish Church'

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104 Osborne Street, HU1 2PN Opening times: Thursday, 1pm to 4pm Friday, noon to 4pm Saturday noon to 3pm

Tour information: Wheelchair access There will be a historical exhibition about the Danish Seamen’s Church.

The first Danish Church was built in Osborne Street in 1871 to serve the spiritual and community needs of both Danes and other resident Scandinavians.

It was also used by the many northern Europeans on their way to the “Promised Land” across the Atlantic before 1910.

On 9 May 1941, a devastating air raid completely flattened the building.

With increasing trade and number of Danes coming and living in Hull after the War, a new building was

built in 1954 with some rescued items from the old church used in the new e.g. the seven branched candelabra on the altar.

More contemporary features, such as, the fine wooden panelling and ceiling lights are also worthy of note.

Volunteers will be on hand to explain to visitors the history of links between Danish and British fishermen Visitors will also have the chance to taste Danish foods and buy Danish goods.

St. Vincent’s Church Queens Road, Hull, HU5 2QP Opening times: Friday, September 7, noon to 5pm Saturday, September 8, noon to 5pm Sunday, September 9, noon to 4pm

Tour information: Visitors can also see the original wooden cross from the Oppy Wood war memorial.

The current St. Vincent’s R.C. Church was built on its present site in 1932 replacing the adjacent building, which had originally served as both a school and a church, but which now houses St. Vincent Primary School.

The original construction had its roots in the late 19th century as Hull expanded exponentially, the Church ministering to increasing numbers of Roman Catholics.

The new church was the favourite project of the parish’s dynamic priest Father Patrick Macken, who

modelled the church on the Romanesque church of the English Martyrs in York and insisted on the extravagance of the striking campanile.

His determination to build an inspiring church, however, rewards the visitor today who can admire the designs and symbolism of the many colourful mosaics throughout the site.

Other interesting features include the stations of the cross around the interior and the second best organ in the city (after the City Hall).

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St Mary’s Church, Sculcoates

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Sculcoates Lane, Hull, HU5 1DP Opening times: Thursday - Saturday, 10am to 4pm

Tour information: Access only restricted to the Organ housing, the rest of the church is wheelchair accessible. Refreshments available. Guided help available.

June 2016 was a period of celebration for St Mary's. It was in 1916 that the Church was consecrated, the building works having commenced in 1915 to the design of Temple Moore a leading ecclesiastical architect of his time; and this was in the middle of WW1.

A memorial to the 'fallen' of Sculcoates during WW1 stands as a stone column on which is found the names of those brave individuals.

Look for the kneelers dedicated to service personnel.

The Church features many

articles of interest, some originating from the former parish church in Air Street, including a unique memorial tablet written in a very unusual script, a baptism font which started life as a wine cooler and some stones from Meaux Abbey.

In addition to the main body of the church, St Mary's has two chapels, one dedicated to St. Francis and is a replica of the former Church.

The second dedicated to St Patrick is decorated throughout with the work of Mousey Thompson.

St Charles Borromeo RC Church

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12 Jarratt Street, Hull, HU1 3HB Opening times: Tues - Wed, 11am to 1pm Thurs - Fri, 8am to 5pm Saturday, 9am to 4pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm

Tour information: Taking place at 2pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Access only restricted to the Organ housing, the rest is wheelchair accessible.

Built 1829 by John Earle Jnr, St Charles‘s Church is a hidden gem at the heart of the city of Hull.

It has been described as having “one of the most opulent and dramatic interiors of any nineteenth century church in England – a fantastical Roman church with a heavy touch of Austrian “roccoco”.

The area around the high altar with its iconic columns, sculpted figurines and painted representation of the Trinity is

particularly eye catching.

In short, this is one of Hull’s Open Days highlights and one of Hull’s hidden architectural treasures.

St Charles Borromeo is now a Grade 1 listed building and joins an exclusive list of Grade 1 landmarks which include York Minster and Rievaulx Abbey.

There will be a display of artefacts, when possible, including baptismal records and church historical treasures (Chalices and Ciboria)

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Marfleet, Hull, HU9 5RL Opening times: Thursday to Saturday – 10am to 4pm Sunday – 12.30 to 4pm

Tour information: Church members will be available to answer questions.

Wheelchair access is available.

Take the opportunity of visiting St Giles, a Victorian Church built 1883-4.

It is now surrounded by industry but retains its charm and atmosphere for those who visit and come inside.

There has been a place of worship on this site since the 1300's and this makes the atmosphere of the church one of peace.

It has many monuments on the walls from a previous church as well as a grave stone from the 17th century Minister Thomas Sedgewick who was a Puritan, but managed to keep his post when King Charles II came to power.

This weekend will be an opportunity for people to look at the wedding registers, also baptism and burial records.

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St James' Church, Sutton on Hull

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Church Street, Sutton-on-Hull, HU7 4TL Opening times: Friday, 10am to 2pm Saturday, 10am to 3pm Sunday, noon to 3pm

Tour information: Parish records will also be available.

Church members will be available to answer questions. Wheelchair access

A chapel first occupied the site of the present church around 1160, built on the relatively high ridge of land stretching from Wawne towards Bilton.

By 1346 the chapel was dilapidated and the Lord of the Manor, Sir John de Sutton decided to replace it with a church, creating the nave of the structure we see today built in the decorated style.

Sir John is commemorated in the

imposing stone effigy in the chancel which was in place in 1349 when the new church was dedicated (and eight years before his death!).

Other features of interest include the simple stone font which dates from 1200, while not far away and dating from the same period is the Piscina used for washing the sacred vessels.

Church members will be available to answer question.

St John the Baptist Church

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203 St Georges Road, Hull, HU3 3SP Opening times: Friday, 11am to 1pm Saturday, 11am to 1pm Sunday, 11am to 1pm

Tour information: New brochures will be available to guide visitors around the beautiful interior of St Johns. Wheelchair access

The Church of St John the Baptist is the parish church of Newington and was built in 1876 by Smith and Brodrick, designed in the Early English style, and built of red brick with stone dressings externally and rendered brick internally.

These days it is better known as the Fishermen's Church as it has strong links with all sections of the Hessle Road community, a link which continues with the transformation of a side chapel into a modern youth community facility.

The fishing heritage is also reflected in the annual Sea Sunday

Service as well as physical reminders such as the finely illustrated Memorial Book of Lost Fishermen and the bell and flashlight from the lost trawler Gaul.

Together with some of the earlier features, such as, the fine stained glass windows, the third largest organ in Hull and the striking green pews, this makes a visit to this church highly recommended.

2018 will see the “revitalised” St John the Baptist, with a new roof and six stained glass windows.

St Mary The Virgin Church Lowgate, Hull, HU1 1EJ Opening times: Thursday, 11am to 2pm Friday, 11am to 2pm Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday, 1pm to 4pm

Tour information: Wheelchair access

This early 14th-century medieval church is amongst Hull’s oldest churches having received its licence in 1333.

The Triple Crown symbol of the city is set in stained glass dated C 1400 and the church also possesses an Elizabethan Communion Table.

During the last few years an intensity of activity has brought a new range of defining names into play in respect of St Mary’s, Lowgate. The Parish Church of the Old Town; The City Cloister; The Home for the Homeless; The

Acoustic Heart of the City; The Centre of Art and Spirituality and A Place of Excellence and Historical Gem. There has been a massive increase in visitors, pilgrims and those in need. To cope with this increased use of the building, the imperative for repairing and restoring the church’s interior has become more urgent.

Plans for the initial internal works have been drawn up and a Focus and Progress Group is now seeking funding.

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St Mary-The-Virgin Cottingham & Bell Tower Hallgate, Cottingham, HU16 4DD Opening times: Thursday–Saturday 10am to 5pm, Refreshments: Thursday and Friday, 10am to noon in Mark Kirkby Hall; Saturday 10am to 4pm in the Church

Tour information: Guided tower tours Saturday only No pre-booking required last approx.

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A priest is first recorded in Cottingham around 1150, but the oldest part of the present church, the aisled nave, dates from the 1320s, probably when it was gifted to nearby Haltemprice Priory.

The windows, doorways and arcades are late Decorated Gothic.

The east end of the nave was rebuilt around the 1360s, with transepts flanking the lower part of a central tower; the north and south elevations contain great Perpendicular windows.

Around 1380, the rector Nicholas de Luda added a Perpendicular chancel with stained glass and carved stalls decorated with the arms of his patron Edward, the Black Prince and his supporters, suggesting it was dedicated to him.

The tower was completed around 1400 in the same style, although the pinnacles added in 1744 are classical.

Climb St Mary’s Tower and enjoy fine views over England’s largest village and beyond.

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Stepney Railway Station House

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Station House, 183 Beverley Road, Hull, HU3 1TY Opening times: Tuesday, 1pm to 4pm Wednesday, 1pm to 3pm Sunday, noon to 3pm

Come and explore Stepney Railway Station House, a fantastic Grade II listed building, which was designed

by William Botterill and built 170 years ago!

Currently, the building is used by Summit Education for social and educational activities, such as, English lessons for adults, after school lessons for pupils, seminars for different topics, guitar lessons, cultural meetings and workshops, etc.

Swanland Heritage Centre Swanland, HU14 3QR Opening times: Friday, September 7, 2pm to 4pm Saturday September 8, 10am to noon, 2pm to 4 pm Sunday September 9, 2pm to 4pm

Audio Tour information: Download: swanlandheritage. info/406.html - Giving information about the residents who lived and worked in this picturesque village.

Swanland Heritage Centre is located in the historic Institute building by the pond in the centre of the village.

Inside there is an exhibition display, illustrating aspects of the village’s history, together with a small library and a growing archive of maps, photographs and documentary records of local significance.

An addition this year is a time-line display showing events in the village over two centuries.

Swanland has several links to historical events of national and local importance.

The influence of the Todd and Reckitt families, and other businessmen who made their homes in the village, is still apparent today.

Swanland Heritage Centre is the ideal place to start the Swanland Audio Tour, which can be downloaded and takes visitors past 18th-century cottages, a 17th-century Minister’s house, and a Georgian chapel.

All these activities are performed with the participation from different nations.

They have also weekly regular Turkish culture nights every Tuesday; those are totally free and open to everyone.

Every Tuesday there are Turkish Culture nights, which are totally free and open to everyone.

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Sutton And Wawne Museum

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25 Church Street, Sutton-On-Hull, HU7 4TL Opening times: Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8

Tour information: On Friday 7 only, tour guide Paul Schofield will be conducting walking tours around Sutton at 2pm and 3.30pm – Meet outside

This lovely Old School in Church Street Sutton was built in 1859.

Originally a National Church of England School for both Sutton and Stoneferry, it closed in 1977. More than 20 years later it re-opened as a museum and educational centre for the villages of Sutton and Wawne and is now regarded as one of the best history centres in the area.

Sources include school admission registers dating back to 1876, a vast collection of photographs and slide collections dating from the 1890s.

Helping folks with their family history is a core part of our work.

We are guardians of several medal collections of local armed forces

veterans, including replica medals of John ‘Jack’ Harrison VC, MC, whose memorial Victoria Cross paver was unveiled in 2017 at the village war memorial.

A selection of St James Church Parish Registers, kindly loaned to us by The Treasure House in Beverley, will be available for scrutiny in the museum on both Friday and Saturday.

Brooklands Photographic Society will exhibit 20 prints from their major 2017 Exhibition both days and on Friday only there will be a WW1 display by members of the Joint War Organisation Re-enactment Society.

The Hull People’s Memorial

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Paragon Street, Hull, HU1 3ND More information: The memorial can be seen in Paragon Street at any time

The Hull People’s Memorial has finally arrived, standing proudly in Paragon Street reminding everyone of the dark days of war during which all of the people in Kingston upon Hull suffered under the rain of bombs from the German raiders.

Following almost five years of research, the memorial bears the name of those killed in our city during the air raids of both World Wars.

Some proved impossible to name and others simply disappeared during the raids. (If you discover

anyone we have missed, please let us know so that our error can be resolved.)

The Memorial has evolved from the original design by Hull School of Art and Design students Charlotte Raywood and Catrin James.

Their imaginative concept, overwhelmingly voted for by the people of Hull, was for an open framework of ash leaves.

It became a solid globe following very constructive support from Hull City Council officers and planners.

The Hull People’s Memorial Exhibition 8/9 Whitefriargate, Hull, HU1 3EX Opening times: Tues – Sat, 10am to 4pm

Tour information: Group visits are welcome by prior arrangement. Contact chris@hullpeoplesmemorial.co.uk telephone 01482 210780.

The Hull People’s Memorial Exhibition, in Whitefriargate, has developed even further since we moved to our new shop units at 8-9 Whitefriargate, in July 2017.

We are still very much committed to our hands-on policy and will gladly let you handle anything you would like to take a closer look at.

Upstairs, well, at the time of writing the first floor space is nothing more than a workroom-cum-store while we await the arrival of our access lift.

Once everything is in place, we

will be developing the first floor for … well, wait and see.

Who knows what you will find when you call in to see us.

Remembering your family and their experience of armed conflict, as a civilian or in uniform, is very important to us.

Our Heroes of Hull web site includes information about many of those we have already researched.

Call in and we will do all that we can to search for Heroes of Hull, Holderness, Haltemprice and Beverley.

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Trinity Market

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Hull, HU1 2JH Opening times: Monday - Saturday 7:30am to 5:00pm For evening and Sunday opening search online.

More information: To find out about events, search for Trinity Market Hull on facebook and Twitter or e-mail: TrinityMarket@ hullcc.gov.uk”

Between December 2016 and January 2018 Hull’s Grade II listed Trinity Market was given a £3.5m refurbishment, which saw new floors and roofing, the installation of a completely new mezzanine, strip out and replacement of all existing stalls and installation of brand new hot food stalls.

The Market has attracted glowing reviews since it fully reopened in January 2018 and in particular has a growing reputation as the essential Old Town stop for a wide

choice of excellent hot food, with the Market’s generous seating area offering a panoramic view of Hull Minster and easy access onto the historic Trinity Square and city centre.

With a broad range of high quality Traders and the Market’s events space making it a venue of choice for daytime and early evening events in the Old Town, Trinity Market is once again taking its rightful place at the very heart of Hull’s Old Town.

Unitarian Chapel

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Chamberlain House, Park Street, Hull, HU17 8BZ Opening times: Sunday, September 9, 12.30pm to 1.45pm

Tour information: Visitors are welcome to attend a Unitarian worship from 11am to noon followed by refreshments. 12 parking spots available

Our community has worshipped together since 1672 and evolved into the Hull Unitarian faith community in the mid-18th-century.

In 1977 the gothic pile that stood on the site was replaced with a modern all-purpose hall.

There will be on display a collection of 18th and 19th-century minute books, cash books, signs, bibles, and old membership cards, as well as photos and memorabilia from the early 20th-century.

Interested visitors are welcome to attend a Unitarian worship from 11

am to noon followed by refreshments, before the display is opened.

Victoria Cottage 23-25 Lowgate, Sutton-on-Hull, HU7 4US

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Opening times: Friday – Saturday, 10am to 4pm

Victoria Cottage is in fact formed from two cottages and is one of Sutton's most important and oldest vernacular buildings and as such, is a rarity in this part of Yorkshire.

Dating from the late 17th Century, it has been carefully restored.

The owner will be on hand to answer questions about the original building and the restoration process.

Victoria Cottage is Grade II listed, but much of the structure was crumbling away.

For the last seven years the Building at Risk Trust have been

helping to conserve and repair this complicated three dimensional jigsaw to the standards of Historic England.

The central bay was built in 1650, so this is probably one of the oldest domestic buildings in the city of Hull.

Additions were then made to the east and west, fireplaces and chimneys were added against the gable walls, lofts and stairs were also added.

The east end has a re-cycled front wall from a timber house as its first floor structure.

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TOURS U N I V E R S I T Y O F H U L L A HISTORY SET IN STONE The University was founded in 1927 – originally as University College Hull.

The foundation stone was laid the following year by the Duke of York (later King George VI, of The King's Speech fame) and we opened for business with 39 students and 14 ‘one-man’ departments.

We’ve come a long way since then. The University now has more than 16,000 students and around 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 academic staff.

Come and visit your University ... the University of Hull has been at the heart of the city for the last 90 years

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he University of Hull has been changing the way people think for 90 years. Our motto, Lampada Ferens, translates as “carrying the light of learning”.

Over the years, we’ve shared that light with thousands of people from across the world.

As England’s 14th-oldest university, we have a proud heritage of academic excellence, and a history of creating and inspiring life-changing research.

And we have no plans to stop helping to build a better world.

In recent years many new

developments have taken place and there is much to see on our beautiful campus.

We are proud to be part of this wonderful city and welcome everybody to come and have a look at our buildings, collections, exhibitions and enjoy one of our many beautiful cafés on campus.

This year we are offering a range of specifically organised tours and talks for you to enjoy. Come along and make a day out of it, listen to our amazing Director of Art, see Larkin’s office, enjoy a campus tour and grab a bite to eat or a hot or cold drink in one of our many beautiful cafés.

Brynmor Jones Library Larkin Tour and the Rare Books Room Tour times: Tuesday September 4 to Sunday September 9, 11.00am and 2.00pm

Tour information: Pre-booking required: please email libhelp@hull.ac.uk

Situated at the heart of the campus, the Brynmor Jones Library provides extensive services to both the students and people of Hull.

Our facilities include an exhibition hall that is home to temporary exhibitions, an art gallery and an observatory offering stunning views of the campus.

Come and join us for a tour of the library and of Philip Larkin’s former office (Larkin memorabilia will be on display.)

After the tour, there will be an opportunity to visit our Rare Books

Room, which houses our special collections: ■ The Brynmor Jones collection ■ Education historical collection ■ Holy Trinity, Hull, parish ibrary ■ St Mary Lowgate, Hull, parish library.

The rare books collection is defined primarily by date of publication, with the majority being pre-1800 in date. A very wide range of books are held, including: three English incunabula (examples of 15th century printing).

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University of Hull Campus Tours Tour times: Tuesday September 4 to Sunday September 9, 11.00am and 2.00pm

Tour information: Pre-booking required: please email culture@hull.ac.uk

On site we have a host of fantastic buildings containing some really cool stuff.

The tour takes you around campus where you will see buildings, such as, the new Allam Medical Building, the Enterprise Centre, the social areas for students and much more.

It is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the University’s history and the continuing development.

The University of Hull’s Art Collection Art Gallery, Ground floor, Brynmor Jones Library Tour times: Tuesday September 4 to Friday September 7, 10.00am and 3.00pm Saturday September 8, 10.00am Sunday September 9, 3.00pm

Tour information: Pre-booking required: please email culture@hull.ac.uk

Join John Bernasconi, Director of the University’s Art Collection, for a tour of our outstanding collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints produced in Britain from 1890 to 1940.

The tour will take place in the Brynmor Jones Library, which has already been home to a diverse programme of visual arts from the Philip Larkin retrospective to the Lines of Thought collection of drawings by the likes of Michelangelo and Picasso.

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‘Within These Walls’ - The history of H.M Prison Hull Hedon Road, Hull, HU9 5LS Opening times: Wednesday, September 5, 10am to 2pm Thursday September 6, 10am to 2pm

Tour information: Car parking is available outside the prison and at the visitors car park, on Southcoates Lane – Wheelchair Access

October 2015 marked 150 years since the foundation stone was laid and construction commenced on Her Majesty's Prison Hull.

Staff at the prison commemorated this historic moment with a series of activities throughout the month of October including the burial of a “time capsule” in the grounds and a display in the Gate area.

Hull Prison first opened in 1870 and to begin with held both men and women.

The prison has undergone significant changes over its history and during that time has also been

a military prison, civil defence depot, a male borstal and a maximum security prison.

This diverse history is celebrated in the “Within These Walls” exhibition contained in the old Governor's house, which is located outside the main prison entrance.

It offers a unique opportunity to view the “executions register” for the period (1902 - 1934).

See the original plans for the prison, plans and photos from its time as a fire station and photos of the damage caused during World War Two.

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Ye Old White Harte

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25 Silver Street, Hull, HU1 1JG Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 11pm Sunday, noon to 11pm

Why not visit one of Hull’s most historic inns.

A great place to have a drink and soak up the centuries old atmosphere.

On the first floor you will find the virtually unchanged Plotting Parlour (not normally open to the general public).

It was the alleged scene of the Hull Governor Sir John Hotham’s decision to refuse entry to King Charles I in 1642, a crucial juncture in the English Civil War.

Reckitt Benckiser Dansom Lane, Hull, HU8 7LN Opening times: Sunday 9 Sept: 10:00am-10:45am | 11:00am-11:45am 1:00pm -1:45pm | 2:00pm-2:45pm 3:00pm -3:45pm

Tour information: Please arrive 15 mins prior to the start as RB Heritage is a short walk from the car park. Pre booking required – call Bus Line on 01482 592929. Open from Aug 1 to 17.

How long have you lived in or around Hull?

The chances are that you or someone you know has worked at RB (formerly Reckitt & Sons then Reckitt & Colman).

With almost 200 years’ heritage in the city, and an ongoing commitment to the area, we have a lot of stories to tell.

Join us at our very own onsite museum, RB Heritage, to explore the company’s journey so far and learn more about our new £105m Science and Innovation Centre.

This event is aimed at people aged 12 and over. Pre-booking is essential. Please let us know, in advance, if you have accessibility requirements.

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However, many historians say that its name comes from a later, equally important plot in 1688 when leading townsmen successfully rose up against the Catholic governor of the town following the landing of William of Orange.

The inglenook fireplaces with their unusual tiles, a secret passageway and mysterious skull all help to add to the interest.

The narrow entrance alleyways are a reminder of how the Old Town must have felt in centuries past.

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The Humber Car Museum

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Dalton Street, Cleveland Street, Hull, HU8 8BB Opening times: Friday, Sept 7 and Sunday, Sept 9 10am to 5pm

Tour information: No booking required Disabled access

This could be your last chance to visit this renowned and unique local collection of the cars of Royalty!

Used for over half a century by royalty, army top brass and the rich.

Humber cars are synonymous with quality.

This museum houses the world’s largest and best preserved collection of these superb vehicles.

Owner and enthusiast Alan Marshall has assembled and restored 25 Humber cars over many years.

From Pullmans and Super Snipes to the more modern Sceptres and Imperials, over many years.

The cars take their name from

Thomas Humber who was schooled in the city in the 1840’s before moving back to the Midlands where he was to make his name in the bicycle manufacturing industry.

In particular being responsible in 1868 for the technical innovation we all take for granted today – a chain between the pedals and the back wheel.

Alan also has a number of old bicycles and other memorabilia.

So although outside the city centre, taking the time to visit this museum is well worth effort.

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To Rainbow Gardens>

To St Mary the Virgin Church>

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Tuesday 4th - Sunday 9th September

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< Hull Reform Synagogue

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<To Swanland

<To Springhead Lane

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<To Humberside Fire & Rescue

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<To Hull Collegiate

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<To All Saints Church

< To the Humber Bridge

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Come and explore the history of our great city

Kingston upon Hull!

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Sutton & Wawne >

St. James, Sutton >

To Victoria Cottage >

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To Daifuku >

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To HETA >

LOCATIONS AT A GLANCE

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To KCOM Craven Park >

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To St Giles Church >

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40 Streetlife Museum

2 Springhead Pumping Station

41 Ferens Art Gallery

3 Archaeology at the Old School

42 Hands On History Museum

4 Berkeley Street Mosque

43 Wilberforce House Museum

5 Blaydes House

44 The Wilberforce Institute - WISE

6 BBC Tours

45 The Spurn Lightship

7 Britannia Royal Hotel

46 Northumberland Alms Houses

8 Carnegie Heritage Centre

47 Ocean Chambers and Burstalls

9 22 Cavendish Square

48 Odlings Monumental Masons

10 Charterhouse

49 Old Town Feast Day

11 Christopher Pickering’s House

50 Open Bus Guided Doors

12 Daifuku Logan

51 Pacific Exchange Guided Tours

13 Garden Village 14 G F Smith 15 8 Parliament Street

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1 All Saints Church

To Hull Port >

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16 Guildhall 17 Heta 18 Hull New Theatre 19 Hull City Hall 20 Hull History Centre

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21 Hull Collegiate School

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22 Hull Trinity House Chapel 23 Hull Minster 24 Hull Reform Synagogue

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25 Scale Lane Bridge

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53 Sutton Methodist Church 54 Rollit's Solicitors 55 Rainbow Community Garden 56 Skt Nicolaj Danish Church 57 St Vincents Church 58 St Mary’s Church, Sculcoates 59 St Charles Borromeo Church 60 St Giles Church 61 St James' Church 62 St John the Baptist Church 63 St Mary The Virgin Church

26 Hull Truck Theatre

64 St Mary the Virgin Church and Bell Tower (Cottingham)

27 Humber Bridge

65 Stepney Railway Station House

28 Humberside Fire and Rescue

66 Swanland Heritage Centre

29 Inglehome - Eco House

67 Sutton and Wawne Museum

30 Ideal Boilers 31 Jubilee Central

68 The Hull People’s Memorial 69 The Hull People’s Memorial (Exhibition - same as above)

32 Kardomah94

70 Trinity Market

33 KCOM Craven Park

71 Unitarian Chapel

34 Kingston Theatre Hotel

72 Victoria Cottage

35 McAusland and Turner Ltd

73 “Within These Walls”

36 No 5-9 Milton Terrace 37 Minerva Masonic Hall 38 Myton Law

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52 Port of Hull Tour

39 Maritime Museum

(H M Prison)

74 Ye Olde White Harte 75 Reckitt Benckiser 76 Humber Cars Museum

• Please note this map is a rough guide and does not show exact locations

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Opening doors to appreciating city’s treasures

H

eritage Open Days was established in 1994 as England’s contribution to the European Heritage Days project.

A joint action by the Council of Europe and the European Commission, the scheme was initiated in 1991 by the Council of Europe to raise appreciation for Europe’s rich and diverse cultural assets and their need for care and protection.

The central principle was as simple as it was compelling: to throw open the doors to historic monuments and buildings, in particular those normally closed to the public.

One of the key requirements was to offer free access to all properties taking part in the European Heritage Days.

Today, European Heritage Days are held annually in September in 50 signatory states to the European Cultural Convention.

From the Baltic to the Balkans, from Iceland to the Iberian Peninsula, thousands of events not only highlight the dazzling diversity of Europe’s heritage, but also its intercultural links.

In this country HODs is now co-ordinated by a small team based in the National Trust’s offices in London.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Your presence is cordially requ

ested at Hull’s...

Feast

Old Town 2018

To commence at 11am at Beverley Gate & then process to Hull Min ster & Trinity Square

Saturday 8th September

11am—4pm

FREE entrance...

Traditional feast with delic ious food, entertainment, music, dancing, craftspeople, sk ills workshops, tower tou rs, market and more all presided over by our own town crier Mich ael Wood

Hull Civic Society: making Hull a better place to live

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ull Civic Society was founded in 1964, with the objectives of helping to “make Hull a better place to live, work, play, visit and invest”.

The society aims to represent those people who wish to make suggestions for improving the appearance, quality and life of the economy of our city and who wish to join with us in promoting the positive image which our city so richly deserves and thus engendering a feeling of pride in our citizens and especially our young people and so, improving the quality of our lives.

In the early days the society strongly defended the areas of the city associated with our historic heritage, particularly in the Old Town, where much remains to evoke memories of our maritime beginnings and the developing trade routes

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Hull Civic Society Promoting the Future - Protecting the Past

that lay beyond the Humber and the Kingdom.

At this time, the society mounted several major campaigns against unsympathetic demolition or “modernisation” of the Old Town, for it remains a jewel in the city’s crown, a place where local people once rubbed shoulders with royalty, parliamentarians, foreign merchants, traders and ship’s captains for more than 700 years.

The ambition now must be to fully exploit the potential of this unique area and bring it back to more like its bustling self of years ago.

The society’s work still involves consultation on

architectural, environmental, conservation and traffic management matters associated with the many innovative and ambitious schemes coming forward.

In view of the impact that new developments can have on every citizen’s quality of life, we encourage new members to join the society, both individual and corporate, to add their voices to the debate, so that we may have a more comprehensive and effective local input on the most important projects submitted in the city.

The society is a registered charity and has no paid staff and is thus financially

dependent on donations and members’ subscriptions. A free newsletter is published three times a year, which keeps members in touch with current issues and a programme of interesting guided walks are conducted by members during the summer months and expert talks on matters of local interest are given though out the winter period.

2014 was the society’s 50th anniversary of its founding in 1964.

Above all else the society strives to build and promote the image of the city and develop a feeling of pride and confidence in our residents of what their city has to offer.

The annual subscription is £15. To join, contact Christine Netherwood, email chris.netherwood@ outlook.com