Hull-based engineering company Spencer Group is delivering a new permanent base for an iconic vessel as part of a major regeneration project in its home city.
Continue readingCategory: Heritage
Queen Victoria and her relationship with Hull showcased at new exhibition
Queen Victoria’s own Jewel-Cabinet will visit the city as part of a new exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery.
Continue reading
Restoration of Spurn Lightship reaches final phase
Hull’s Spurn Lightship is to receive a new coat of paint as it reaches the final stages of restoration.
Continue reading
Two local charities receive donations from Maritime Museum’s scrap metal
Two local charities have received donations totalling more £5,500 from the Yorkshire-based contractor transforming the Hull Maritime Museum, thanks to spare scrap from the building.
Continue reading
Local people and properties stand out in national heritage festival
Local and national organisers of a festival which celebrates the people and properties at the heart of the UK’s history and heritage have cheered the success of the latest event and the part played by Hull and the East Riding.
Continue reading
Nordic House to use Heritage Open Days to strengthen business and cultural connections
An organisation which has been serving the spiritual needs of seafarers and the wider community in Hull for more than 150 years is to take the opportunity of the Heritage Open Days events to celebrate its history and to set out its plans as a venue for community, cultural and business events.
Continue reading
Whitefriargate units to be given new frontages following Historic England funding
Units in Whitefriargate are to benefit from new frontages following over £95,000 funding from Historic England.
Continue reading
Refurbishment of Hull’s Guildhall takes another major step forward
The restoration of Hull’s historic Guildhall has taken another major step forward after 12 unique stone putties were lifted into position. They will play an integral part in the return of the building’s famous Timeball, which will take pride of place on the city’s skyline.
Continue reading
Hull Maritime and Toronto Inuit Association ‘dive deeper’ into city’s museum collections
Hull Maritime has joined forces with Toronto Inuit Association in Canada to learn more about the Inuit culture and the artefacts within Hull’s Maritime Museum collection.
Continue reading
Hull History Centre hosting free exhibition that will reveal Hull’s past
Hull History Centre is opening its first in-house exhibition for two and a half years.
Continue reading