An exhibition to celebrate Hull’s centuries old oil seed crushing industry is underway this week.
The Seeds of Change project shines a light on Hull’s history in the sector and how it became one of the major industries that Hull’s success was built on, dating back to at least the 16th Century.
It focuses on the heritage of the Lower River Hull valley, especially the Wincolmlee and Wilmigton areas, where the majority of Hull’s oil seed crushing mills were once located.
Led by Humber Field Archaeology, part of Hull City Council, Seeds of Change aims to involve the former and current employees in the oil seed crushing and related industries as well as those who live or used to live in Wincolmlee.
This four-day pop-up also encourages people with little knowledge on the industry and it’s importance to drop by and explore all that’s to offer, hopefully sparking their interest and helping drive forward future events.
The event includes a new interactive fiction game set in Wincolmlee, an eye-opening display of images and relics from the Hull’s oil seed crushing past and the chance to learn from a local expert.
This event is located at Hepworth’s Arcade, next to Hull’s iconic Joke shop and runs from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 September, between 10am and 3pm.
You can find out more about Seeds of Change on Humber Field Archaeology’s social media, as well as on its website here.
