Beverley, a town steeped in history, now offers a new way to explore its storied streets through the lens of beloved author, Val Wood. The recently launched Val Wood Trail, inspired by her novel Four Sisters, invites fans of historical fiction and curious visitors alike to embark on a unique literary journey.
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Hull backs the Headscarf Statue
Hull residents have voiced unanimous support for a statue in memory of the Headscarf Revolutionaries. A public consultation across the city funded by Hull Maritime shows residents are overwhelmingly in favour of a statue to honour the four Hull women – Lil Bilocca, Yvonne Blenkinsop, Christine Smallbone and Mary Denness.
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HEY Volunteers achieve White Badge accreditation as museums guides
Free tours of the city’s museums by newly trained volunteer tour guides are now available.
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Art students pay tribute to the Headscarf Revolutionaries
Talented art students are busy creating a mural and poignant tribute to Hull’s fishing heritage.
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Time capsule buried to honour Hull’s Maritime Museum
A time capsule has been buried at Hull Maritime Museum to celebrate its future.
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A celebration of Yorkshire’s history, landscape and culture at the Yorkshire Heritage Summit in Hull
Now in its third year, the Yorkshire Heritage Summit will be held in Hull over the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May. This year will be the biggest summit yet, with volunteers from Yorkshire’s many heritage organisations and people with an interest in Yorkshire heritage descending on Hull for a range of events.
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Yorkshire’s third Heritage Summit in Hull announces full weekend programme
Yorkshire’s biggest Heritage Summit, to be held over the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May at Hull Minster, has announced an interesting series of events and activities to showcase the importance of Yorkshire’s unique culture, history and landscape.
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Theatre show will celebrate the Humber’s fishing industry
Sugar Punch is a disability-led and LGBT-led theatre company based in Manchester and Newcastle. After a successful run of GRIMM last year, this month they’re performing the show at two venues in Hull.
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Spencer Group starts work to create new permanent berth for historic lightship
Leading engineering company Spencer Group has commenced work to create a new permanent home for an iconic vessel.
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Yorkshire’s biggest Heritage Summit confirmed for Hull Minster
Building on the success of last year’s Yorkshire Heritage Summit in Saltaire, the bigger 2024 summit will take place in the historic city of Hull on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May.
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