An art exhibition featuring the ships from Hull which sailed in the Falklands War Task Force is raising awareness and funds to help bring home the world’s oldest remaining steam trawler from its current resting place in the South Atlantic.
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Tales of Hull’s past to feature in new waterfront audio tour
A brand-new history tour telling stories dating back thousands of years has been installed on the banks of the Humber Estuary.
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Going Dutch – could ‘Three in a Boat’ sail to victory?
Hull’s maritime living statues have been shortlisted to compete in an international competition.
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Success for maritime training programme for young people
A course aimed to give young people the qualifications they need to enter a career in the seafaring industry has achieved a 75 per cent success rate to date.
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Tributes paid to son of Viola skipper who “saw so much” in his 104 years
The son of a former skipper of the Viola trawler who missed out on his own nautical career after being sent by an orphanage to work on a farm has died at his home in Hull at the age of 104.
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Hull Truck Theatre to be honoured in 50th year with a Blue Plaque
Thursday 10 March 2022 celebrates 50 years since the first performance by Hull Truck Theatre. The Company was founded in 1971 by Mike Bradwell, when he and a group of fellow actors moved into 71 Coltman Street, Hull, to improvise and rehearse a new form of theatre that put real people and real stories centre stage.
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Yorkshire-based luxury jewellers Berry’s celebrates 125th anniversary year
Luxury jewellers, Berry’s, is celebrating a milestone year in 2022 as it reaches its 125th year in the business.
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Rollits 180: “It’s about always looking forward”
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations.
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Rollits 180: For some local charities, Rollits is “a lifeboat during turbulent times”
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with representatives from two of its chosen charities.
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Rollits 180: “I love my job and the people I work with”
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with Kerry Horton, who has been with the firm since 1993.
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