Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Watch as divers survey Arctic Corsair’s hull ahead of major restoration
A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed.
The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead … More
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation
It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment.
But not everyone in the city knows about the … More
Hull Maritime Museum to close as £11m major refurb begins
Hull’s much-loved Maritime Museum will close its doors on Sunday 19 January for the start of an £11m major refurbishment.
It signals the start of work on Hull’s huge maritime … More
Hull wins £255,000 towards huge maritime heritage project
The team behind Hull’s ambitious maritime project has secured more than £255,000 to conserve some of the city’s most important artefacts.
The funding will help plug a £2.6m shortfall needed … More
UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report
City and cultural leaders have welcomed the publication of an independent evaluation of Hull’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, which confirms the continuing impact the … More
Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows
Hull’s high street is among the country’s most thriving, according to new data.
Retail closures across the UK have reached a five-year high – with 16 stores shutting every day.… More
‘Game-changer for Hull’ as £13.6m maritime grant is approved
A huge project to protect and promote Hull’s maritime history will become a reality after the approval of a £13.6m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Hull: Yorkshire’s … More
Hull’s major maritime project is given go-ahead by Planning Committee
Plans to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures have been given the go-ahead by planners.
The decision by Hull City Council’s Planning Committee now means if the £13.6m bid to … More
£4.3m Queens Gardens plans go before councillors next week
Plans that could lead to £4.3m improvements to one of Hull’s most popular green spaces are to be considered by councillors.
The plans for Queens Gardens will next week go … More
Major Hull maritime project at heart of Nautical Institute relaunch
A major Hull maritime project will take centre-stage as members of the Nautical Institute relaunch their local branch.
Regional organisers of the global body for maritime professionals will be joined … More
Lumen Prize nominations include stunning Hull maritime art installation
One of the highlights of last year’s spectacular Urban Legends: Northern Lights event, from Absolutely Cultured, has been nominated for a prestigious global art prize, the Lumen Prize.… More
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition
An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community.
For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the … More
Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey
Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years.
The relocation of … More
Yorkshire Day: 5 things Hull has given to God’s own country
Hull is a proud, independent and creative city with culture in its DNA. And on Yorkshire day, we take a look at five things the city has given to God’s … More
Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to be moved on Sunday
Hull’s Arctic Corsair will move for the first time in 20 years on Sunday.
The country’s last distant water side-winder trawler will leave its spot on the River Hull near … More
Plans to bring forward £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment approved
Plans have been approved by Cabinet this morning to bring forward the £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment.
The work will now be carried out in one single approach, rather than a … More
Arctic Corsair bell packed away before vessel’s relocation
One of the Arctic Corsair’s most symbolic items has been packed away before the famous Hull trawler’s relocation.
The vessel’s bell was carefully placed in a case by Trevor … More
Hull Maritime Museum to close temporarily
Hull Maritime Museum will temporarily close as some technical surveys are carried out.
It comes as the £27.4 million Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project steps up a gear.
The closure, … More
Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to move for first time in two decades
The country’s last distant water sidewinder trawler is on the move for the first time in more than 20 years.
The Arctic Corsair, Hull’s famed museum ship, will move to … More
River Hull exhibition to open at Hull Maritime Museum
A new exhibition to preserves and publicises the heritage of the River Hull, its bridges and vessels is to open at Hull Maritime Museum this month.
The Open Bridges: A … More
Gin celebrates Hull’s rich maritime heritage
Hull’s first gin distillery and bar is celebrating the city’s rich maritime heritage by launching a special gin honouring the city’s seafaring past.
Humber Street Distillery Co. has launched its … More
£27.4m plans to protect Hull’s maritime treasures submitted
Plans to future-proof Hull’s maritime treasures have been submitted.
Hull City Council’s architect, Purcell, has submitted applications that would put into action ambitious plans including a new visitor attraction at … More
Hull bids for major maritime project funding
Hull has bid for funding to secure a project that will transform its most important maritime treasures.
Hull City Council has applied for £13.6m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund … More
How you can back Hull’s huge £27.4m major maritime project
Hull residents are being urged to back a bid for millions of pounds towards Hull’s ambitious £27.4m major maritime project.
Hull City Council is bidding for £13.6m from the National … More
Watch this powerful film about Hull’s connection with the sea
A powerful and moving film has been created for Hull’s ambition Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project.
Born on the Tide explores Hull’s maritime history as seen through the eyes of … More
Stunning pictures show plans for Hull’s huge maritime project
These amazing pictures reveal plans that will lead to the transformation of Hull’s most important maritime treasures.
The ambitious plans, which will lead to the regeneration of the Arctic Corsair, … More
Plans to transform Queens Gardens revealed
These multi-million pound plans to transform Queens Gardens will go on display today as part of the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City exhibition at Trinity Market.
Funded separately to the maritime … More
Ambitious plans for Hull’s massive maritime project to go on display
Plans for a major project to place Hull’s 800 years of maritime history at the heart of the city’s regeneration will go on display.
The ideas for the Hull: Yorkshire … More
Efforts to return historic trawler Viola to Hull stepped up
A push to bring a historic steam trawler back to Hull has been stepped up.
The Viola sailed from the city more than 100 years ago – but now sits … More
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