Tender process opens for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration
Contractors are being invited to be involved in restoring one of the UK’s last remaining time balls in Hull.
This summer will see the start of a comprehensive restoration of … More
Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull
Two fishermen’s memorial books have been temporarily moved from Hull Maritime Museum and relocated to Hull History Centre to allow people to continue to pay their respects to the thousands … 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
Fascinating stories from D-Day war veteran told in Hull
A D-Day war veteran will talk about one of the Second World War’s most intriguing untold stories in Hull.
The T124T, known as the Tatty Mob, were a wartime Naval … More
Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair celebrates 60th birthday
Hull’s last surviving distant-water sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, celebrates her 60th birthday on Saturday.
The trawler was launched on 29 February 1960, ready to be fitted out to begin … More
Fascinating story of Hull’s trawlermen to be told in city’s communities
Proceeds from a play and book based on the life of former Arctic Corsair skipper Jim Williams will allow the trawler’s story to be taken into the city’s communities.
Hull … More
Have your say on a piece of history
A public vote is being launched for people to have their say on which historic artefacts they would like to see as part of future exhibitions.
From Monday 24 February, … More
Plans reveal how £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment will benefit environment
Plans for the £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment are to go on display as part of a public consultation in Trinity Market.
The plans incorporate modern, eco-friendly features including electric charging … More
Story of fateful voyage from Hull’s whaling past to be performed in schools
A Hull-based theatre company is taking an immersive maritime-themed performance to local primary schools.
Theatre on the Edge, which aims to produce quality theatre with new and original work, has … More
Could you volunteer to be a Hull maritime tour guide?
The team behind the major Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project is looking to recruit a small team of volunteers who are passionate about showcasing the city’s nautical history.
The volunteers … 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
Pictures: Hull illuminated by captivating Navigate event
Thousands of people made their way around Hull last night as the city was illuminated by Navigate, a three-day light and sound event in the city centre.
Crowds gazed … More
Historic maritime paintings return to Hull
A number of historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection, which were conserved early last year, are returning to the city.
Last year, 35 paintings were identified and … More
Hull set to be illuminated by Navigate
Hull city centre is set to be illuminated by Navigate, a three-day sound and light event in the city centre.
Navigate is made up of four installations including Oracle, an … More
Navigate: All you need to know about captivating three-day event
Navigate, a captivating three-day light and sound event, opens in Hull city centre this week.
From Thursday 30 January until Saturday 1 February, the city centre will be illuminated … More
8-metre floating lighthouse lands in Prince’s Dock ahead of captivating three-day event
An 8-metre floating lighthouse has landed in Prince’s Dock ahead of Navigate, a captivating three-day sound and light event opening in Hull city centre this Thursday (30 January).
The lighthouse, … 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
Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp
The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation.
The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more … 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
How £4.3m Queens Gardens refurb will honour Hull’s history
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
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
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
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
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