Hull Museums is inviting people to delve into their photo albums and share images that capture what it was like growing up in Hull, as part of an exciting new exhibition opening in 2027.
The exhibition, Hull’s Youth Stories, will celebrate the experiences, memories and stories of young people across the city’s history and teams are now looking for photographs on the theme of ‘When We Were Younger’.
People are encouraged to bring along their original photographs to a special drop-in scanning session at Wilberforce House Museum on Saturday 19 September, from 12-3pm. The photographs will be digitally scanned and returned immediately, giving participants the opportunity to contribute to the exhibition without parting with their images.
Selected photographs could feature in the exhibition when it opens to the public next year, helping to create a unique community-led snapshot of childhood and youth in Hull through the decades.
Frances Hodson, Community Curator of Social History, said: “We know that some of the most powerful stories about Hull’s past are held in family photograph albums.
“We’re inviting people to share their memories and help us build a picture of what it has meant to be young in Hull across different generations.
“Whether it’s a photograph from a family day out, school event or simply spending time with friends, we’d love to see it.”
The drop-in session is free to attend and no booking is required.
Anyone unable to attend but interested in contributing photographs is encouraged to contact Hull Museums at Museums@hcandl.co.uk for further information.