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Talk - Captain Wilson’s Scandalous Life

Wrecking Ball Arts Centre, 15 Whitefriargate, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 2ER

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Local historian David Alexander Smith examines the life of Captain Arthur Stanley Wilson, the eldest son of Arthur Wilson of the Wilson shipping line-company and Tranby Croft, Anlaby. Arthur Stanley led a rich dilettante life.

David examines the life of Captain Arthur Stanley Wilson, the eldest son of Arthur Wilson of the Wilson shipping line-company and Tranby Croft, Anlaby. Arthur Stanley led a rich dilettante life involving a royal scandal, political scandal, spies, daring do and threats to his life.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1100

Location & directions

Wrecking Ball Arts Centre, 15 Whitefriargate, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 2ER

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No wheelchair access to first floor lecture room

Additional information

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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