Kingston-upon-Hull
Properties and events in Kingston-upon-Hull
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Company visit - Odlings Memorial Stonemasons
If you have ever wondered how a memorial is made, then this is the tour for you.
H.M. Prison Hull
Discover the history of H.M. Prison Hull. **PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SECURITY REASONS ENTRY IS RESTRICTED TO THE EXHIBITION ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE A TOUR OF THE ACTUAL PRISON ITSELF.**
Hull's River Bridges
Hull’s River Bridges is an on-line tour of the bridges over the River Hull. It explores the history of the bridges with previously unpublished original architectural plans, contemporary photography and art along with personal memories and stories.
Talk - Walter Skirlaw, the architect bishop - By Carol Osgerby.
Walter Skirlaw, the architect bishop - By Carol Osgerby Why does the small village of Skirlaugh have such a grand church? It was the birthplace of a 14th century Bishop of Durham,
Talk - Beyond the Fairer and Nobler City
In this talk, Jim Greenhalge, lecturer in modern history at Lincoln University traces the shape of Hull in the postwar period from Abercrombie to the Rebirth of the Old Town.
Talk - Buckets, hooks and ladders
How Elizabethan Hull was protected from fire.
Talk - Building the Humber Bridge.
Douglas Strachan recounts his time as the project director of the original construction project.
Talk - Captain Wilson’s Scandalous Life
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.
Talk - Curious Incidents in the history of Bridlington – By Carol Osgerby
As one of the countries famous fishing ports, it has a rich and curious history, waiting to be told.
Talk - Developments in the city
A review of developments in the city by Assistant Director of Economic Regeneration, Alex Codd.
Talk - From Hull to Bowie - How the city shaped a music legend: Rupert Creed
Although David Bowie performed only once in Hull, the story of his rise to international stardom is inextricably linked to the city and a web of local musicians. From the Hullaballoos to the Spiders from Mars.
Talk - Georgian Town Houses in Posterngate, Kingston upon Hull
A History of the Occupiers 1850 – 1900 By Mike Rymer
Talk - The Grave Robbers of Hull and the East Riding
A description of the ancient art grave robbing.
Talk - The history of Hull Grammer School
A description of one of Hull's most ancient buildings - where William Wilberforce was educated.
Talk - The History of Trinity House - by Captain John Tindle
Learn the history of one of Hull's oldest institutions
Talk - The history of Whitefriargate
An illustrated journey through the historic and significant street of Whitefriargate - the major medieval street linking Beverley Gate to High Street and the River Hull, and latterly a street of shops and cafes, exploring its history, architecture .
Talk - The Hull Charters - by Martin Taylor
On 1 April 1299 King Edward I – who had recently acquired the settlement of Myton at the mouth of the River Hull – granted his new acquisition the status of a Borough with the name Kingston upon Hull.
Talk - The Latest City Video
Ian Wolstencroft presents a new release of his city video, with fascinating views of the city from the air.
Talk - The Scandalous Life Story of Cuthbert Brodrick - Hull's Greatest Victorian Architect
Local Historian Dennis Chapman , tells the story of Cuthbert Broderick, the nationally renowned architect, who designed many famous buildings including an early version of Hull Guildhall, Leeds Town Hall and the Grand Hotel in Scarboro, which, when i
Talk - The Statues of Hull
Hull has a considerable collection of public sculpture created over many centuries In this talk, local historian, Michael Free will introduce us to some of them