Flashback to 1920s Hull as the Time Ball drops for first time in 100 years 29th June 2023 The Time Ball, a historic landmark that was once used to help ships navigate the Humber Estuary, is back in action today after 100 years. The ball, which is located on top of the Guildhall clock tower, is 196ft (60m) above ground level and was installed between 1915 -1916. It was used to signal the […] Read more News Guildhall Time BallHistoryHull City CouncilHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
A piece of Hull’s timekeeping history to rise and fall again after 100 years following major restoration 21st June 2023 Hull’s Time Ball has reclaimed the city’s skyline, situated on top of The Guildhall’s clock tower, 196ft (60m) above ground level. It is just one of a small number still working in the country and one of the last remaining examples of this type of timekeeping in Britain. Funded by Hull City Council and The […] Read more Civic News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossGuildhall Time BallNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Time Ball reclaims its home on Hull’s skyline 1st September 2021 Hull’s Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball will today reclaim its position on the city’s skyline as part of a £452,000 makeover. Contractors Hobson & Porter will carefully lift the historic timepiece – which weighs 50kgs and measures 42” in diameter – over 70 metres into the air by crane before manually lowering it onto the mast […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleGuildhall Time BallHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Hull’s Guildhall carillon bells and clock fall silent for repairs 23rd February 2021 Hull’s Guildhall carillon bells and Barnard Cook clock have fallen silent to make way for major repairs to one of the last remaining Time Balls in the UK. The historic Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball is the highest in the UK at 60 metres above ground level, which stands above the clock tower, is to be […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Guildhall Time BallHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
Guildhall Time Ball restoration works get underway 15th February 2021 Preparatory work to one of the UK’s last remaining Time Balls is now underway. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council, a fully working Time Ball and internal mechanism will be installed. The historic Guildhall Time Ball, once operational, will join a handful of other working Time Balls in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Guildhall Time BallHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimetime ball
