Ancient Hull figures displayed as part of huge exhibition at British Museum 18th February 2022 Ancient figures, around 2,600 years old, from the Hull & East Riding Museum are being showcased as part of a new exhibition at the British Museum in London. The Roos Carr figures date back to the Bronze Age and were part of an accidental discovery by labourers in the Holderness village of Roos in 1836. […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News British MuseumCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull MuseumsRoos Carr figuresThe World of Stonehenge
Ferens Open Exhibition set to celebrate ‘incredible’ talent 17th February 2022 The 55th annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery this week. The Ferens Open Exhibition 2022 opens on Saturday 19 February and will run until Monday 2 May. The exhibition features more than 300 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Open ExhibitionFerens Open Exhibition 2022Hull art
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards 2022 shortlist announced 7th January 2022 Favourites from the world of children’s literature have been announced as part of the shortlist for the 15th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award. The awards, aimed at fostering a love of reading by introducing young people to new writers and titles they might not normally pick-up, sees the addition of a new picture book […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonJames Reckitt Hull Children’s Book AwardJames Reckitt Library Trust
Food for fines: Have library fines waived and support local communities this Christmas 8th December 2021 Hull Libraries is using a fines amnesty to support local food banks and charities this Christmas. From December 1 until January 31, anyone returning books, films and other library materials will have their library fines waived. In return, Hull Libraries is asking users to donate food, toys and toiletries that will then be donated to […] Read more Customer Services Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Aneesa AkbarCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFood for finesHull Libraries
Humber Museums Partnership announce £18,300 in grants for local organisations 30th September 2021 Heritage organisations from across the region have benefited from £18,300 in grants from the Humber Museums Partnership. In Hull, the Carnegie Centre will use funding to share its R38 Airship collection with a wider audience. The Humber Museums Partnership has announced the first beneficiaries of its grant programme. In total, £21,000 is set to be […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHedon Museum SocietyHumber Museums Partnership
‘There are lots of lonely people who look forward to their regular phone call – you might be the only person they’ve spoken to that day’ 23rd September 2021 A service that was set up during the coronavirus pandemic to offer a friendly voice to elderly and vulnerable people brought together volunteers and those they have supported for a special lunch today (Thursday 23 September). In November 2020 Library Link, a service from Hull Libraries, setup Call and Chat, which saw volunteers making weekly […] Read more Customer Services Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture Libraries News Call and ChatCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull LibrariesLibrary Link
Exhibition celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK launched in Hull as part of Black History Month 20th September 2021 Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum, has curated 70 Objeks & Tings – a colourful Caribbean exhibition and hardback book to celebrate Black History Month 2021. The exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum in Hull on Saturday 2 October. The title ’70 Objeks & Tings – Celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK’ is a nod […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 70 Objeks & TingsBlack History Month 2021Councillor Marjorie BrabazonMuseumand
Celebrated Hull historian and photographer Dr Alec Gill MBE gifts his life’s work to city 20th September 2021 Hull historian, author and photographer Dr Alec Gill MBE has gifted his extensive research – representing 50-years of documenting the city’s Hessle Road Fishing culture – to Hull History Centre. Almost one hundred large box files, containing tens of thousands of pages, have been deposited at the archive in Hull. The collection of work includes […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Councillor John FarehamCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDr Alec GillHull History Centre
First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities 12th August 2021 A new exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history opens at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (August 14). Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have been working in partnership with local LGBTQ+ community groups to identify untold narratives in this community-led retelling of Hull’s LGBTQ+ history. Pride in Our City documents experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryLGBTQ+Pride in Our City
Make the most of the summer with fantastic FREE programme of activities and events from Hull Museums 4th August 2021 The summer holidays have arrived and there is a whole host of free activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy across the city’s fantastic museums and galleries. From tours to trails, theatre performances to live music and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Hull Museums are inviting people to take part in activities on […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Museums summer programmeMuseums Quarter GardensPlay Day EventsPride in Our CityThe Open Exhibition
Refurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology 30th July 2021 Time Team’s Professor Carenza Lewis will open a newly refurbished Medieval Gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum this weekend. The gallery will be unveiled for the first time as part of the finale of this year’s Festival of Archaeology on Sunday 1 August. The Medieval Gallery, on the first-floor of the museum, includes […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFestival of ArchaeologyHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureProfessor Carenza Lewis
First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2021 22nd July 2021 The Ferens Open Exhibition is back. The exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 24 July at 12 noon. The exhibition features more than 270 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. Many of […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Christopher TanseyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonErin LedsomFerens Open Exhibition 2021
