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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Rollits 180: “If it’s got a plug on it, we look after it”
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 Mike Wasling, Director of Information and Technology.
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Volunteers become official White Badge tour guides to showcase maritime city
A group of volunteers who dedicate their time to the Hull Maritime project have become accredited White Badge Tour Guides.
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Director of Royal Museums Greenwich visits Hull to see transformational maritime project
A high-profile leader in the UK museum world has visited the city, following a request to find out more about the Hull Maritime project and the ambitious plans to bring the city’s maritime heritage to life.
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Hull historians launch new project collecting stories of the past 80 years in the city
A team of Hull historians have launched a new project to collect stories and memories of Hull in the last 80 years – and they need your help.
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