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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.**

Step back in time with 200 years of transport history and experience the sights, sounds and smells of the past.

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

In this talk, local poet, David Osgerby, describes Hull's links with a variety of well known poets.

Enter a world where 235 million years of history are brought to life.

This beautiful church has recently been extensively restored and converted into a community and business centre.

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.

A description of one of Hull's most ancient buildings - where William Wilberforce was educated.

In conversation with Colin Cooper about the buildings of Witham and Holderness Road.

An opportunity to catch up with some old friends and some old, and not so old books in the surroundings of Hull's magnificent Minster.

Join David Smith in an exploration of the stories of murders on the historic Street of Hull.

A History of the Occupiers 1850 – 1900 By Mike Rymer

A description of the ancient art grave robbing.

Local historian David Alexander Smith will take you on a tour of some of the older parts of Hull to explore some of the city’s most gruesome murders.

In This talk, Peter Lowden looks at the history of established burial places form the medieval period up to the 20th Century.

In this talk, Mark Hodson recalls his time at Hull School of architecture in the 1980s.

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.

How Elizabethan Hull was protected from fire.

The Hebrew Congregation was formed on the 1st January 1994 by the merger of the Hull Old Congregation (Osborne Street) and the Hull Western Synagogue (Linnaeus Street).

Come and enjoy an oasis of calm and quiet in a busy North Hull Housing Estate.

Visit Hull's premier school of performing arts situated in the splendid old Hull School of Architecture building in Anlaby Road.

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

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.

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 .

Ian Wolstencroft presents a new release of his city video, with fascinating views of the city from the air.

Southwood Hall dates from the 1650s and the gardens are open for visitors to enjoy.

Learn the history of one of Hull's oldest institutions

St Mary’s Church, a Grade 1 listed building, is the parish church of Swine. a tiny hamlet 5 ml NE of the centre of Hull and seven miles ESE of Beverley

Local historian Brian Hull will give a talk about the history of Parlington Hall - the home of the Gascoigne family from the 16th to the first decade of the 20th century.

Come and explore Jubilee Central located in the centre of Hull on King Edward Street, with a rich history dating back to 1814 when Waltham Street Chapel was located on the site

Thwaite Gardens comprises 2.25 acres of botanic gardens. It is owned by the University of Hull, managed by volunteers and is the only part of the Thwaite Hall Estate that is still open to the public.

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.

A talk by Rick Welton – "Toads, Moths, Puffins & Rats - the Animal Sculptures Trails of Hull and East Yorkshire" It was Rick who delivered our memorable city wide installations of Toads, Moths, and Puffins

A visit to the James Reckitt reading room in Hull's Central Library with a talk by Paul Schofield - A History of Hull's Library Service at 10.30 on 13th September.

Find out about Gloucester's own lightship.

A review of developments in the city by Assistant Director of Economic Regeneration, Alex Codd.

The line from Hull to Bridlington was built by "The Railway King", George Hudson in 1846. The station building features a large covered concourse and a sculpture of a Barrow Boy by Stephen Carvill. The buildings retain lots of original features.

Visit the stone mason's yard on the site of the historic Hull's Zoological Gardens.

This one-hour walk will start in the Market Green and cover the centre of Cottingham.

Three restored boats on Beverley Beck: visits, tours and boat trips on Mermaid

Maister House is the only property in East Yorkshire owned by the National Trust and is not normally open to the public

Join us, at this pop-in event, to learn more about the rich history of this Victorian Synagogue, the stories of Jewish people in Grimsby and how their ancestors arrived here from the docks and the current conservation project at the site.

If you have ever wondered how a memorial is made, then this is the tour for you.

Step inside one of Barton's most historically significant buildings during this year's Heritage Open Days.

This is a guided tour round the ancient Charterhouse, founded in 1384 by Sir Michael de la Pole as an alms house for the elderly.

The parish church for Cottingham, serving an area of about 9,600 acres. Local historian, James Hargreave will lead a tour around the church at 11-00 on 13 September, describing the history of the building and the stories of its monuments and windows.

Take a leisurely cycle tour around the eight churches in the Skirlaugh benefice

Visit Hornsea and see Bettison's Folly. Originally built in the grounds of Newbegin House in 1844, the 55ft-tall tower has delighted and intrigued visitors ever since.

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,

The current St Vincent's R.C. church was built on its present site in 1932 replacing the original building which had served as both a school and a church, and which now houses St Vincent's Primary School.