Seeds of Change heritage project launched
A project to celebrate the rich past of the oil seed crushing industry in Wincolmlee has been launched today.
The Seeds of Change project will investigate and celebrate Hull’s history … More
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Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre
Hull’s old town will come alive with Christmas cheer every weekend through December, with free entertainment for all the family.
Activities have been funded by Historic England, in partnership with … More
Hepworth’s Arcade project progresses thanks to Historic England grant
Detailed surveying as part of Hepworth’s Arcade repair and renovation project will soon take place thanks to Hull City Council being awarded a Project Development Grant worth £96,000 from Historic … More
Hull’s silversmithing industry honoured through new display
A new sculpture is honouring Hull’s important silversmithing industry.
‘A Charm Bracelet for Hull’ will be at Hepworth’s Arcade until Saturday 12 August.
It’s been created by sculptor and printmaker … More
Find out more about Spring Bank Conservation Area Regeneration Project
Residents and business and property owners are invited to find out more about Spring Bank Conservation Area Regeneration Project.
Spring Bank Conservation Area is characterised by an eclectic mix of … More
Heritage project shines a light on gateway to Hull’s old town
A new lighting scheme installed on Whitefriargate is now complete.
The façade lighting has been installed on four buildings to highlight the street’s architecture and heritage.
Number’s 4-6, 24-28, 40-43 … More
Hepworth’s Arcade project moves forward after Cabinet approval
Plans to repair and renovate Hepworth’s Arcade will now move forward after Hull City Council’s Cabinet approved the project.
The decision was made today (Monday 27 March) and the scheme … More
Cabinet to consider releasing funding for Hepworth’s Arcade project
Hull City Council’s Cabinet will consider giving the green light to a project to repair and renovate Hepworth’s Arcade.
The scheme will see essential repairs to the historic and much-loved … More
Look up, down and all around
Façade lighting is being installed on four buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull in a bid to increase the street’s shopping and hospitality experiences.
The scheme will see the lighting installed … More
Huge investment boost for former Burton building
Two grants have been awarded to Wykeland Group Ltd to help restore and bring back into use the former Burton building, 34-35 Whitefriargate, in Hull city centre.
As one of … More
Whitefriargate units to be given new frontages following Historic England funding
Units in Whitefriargate are to benefit from new frontages following over £95,000 funding from Historic England.
Owned by Hull Trinity House, 1-3 Whitefriargate will be given new frontages and 9 … More
Specialist design team brought in for South Blockhouse Project
Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will see specialist design team The Manser Practice brought in to assist with progressing plans for the creation of a … More
New city centre bakery, bar and restaurant receives £70,000 grant
A new bakery, bar and restaurant will open in Hull’s Old Town thanks to a £73,356 Levelling-Up Fund grant.
The council has today published a decision record that confirms the … More
Grade II-listed buildings to be converted into apartments following £433,000 Historic England grant
A row of Grade II-listed buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull are to be partially converted into modern apartments following a £433,000 grant from Historic England.
The grant will support the … More
National Poetry Day 2021: A poem for Whitefriargate
Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem that will be unveiled on the historic street on National Poetry Day on Thursday (7 October).
Vicky Foster, Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence for … More
New nominations sought for the Hull Local Heritage list
On world architecture day Hull City Council is asking residents to nominate their favourite non-designated building, park, garden, cemetery or archaeology site for the Hull Local Heritage List.
The current … More
What do you love about your high street?
Historic England is asking people what they love about their high streets this week as part of a national conversation to find out why they mean so much to us.… More
Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation
A new immersive soundwalk for Hull’s Whitefriargate will help people rediscover the magic of the historic thoroughfare this month.
Artist Jez riley French has created a soundwalk, Breet Velvit Ake … More
Public invited to take a trip into Hull’s captivating history
Hullensians, archaeologists and history enthusiasts are invited to meet the people behind the city’s biggest ever archaeological dig.
The experienced team of archaeologists working at the Trinity Burial Ground, as … More
Whitefriargate awarded £100,000 for cultural programme
Hull City Council has been awarded a £100,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Whitefriargate High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) to create and deliver community-led cultural activities … More
New supermarket opens in Hull’s Old Town
A new supermarket has opened its doors in Hull’s historic Old Town.
The One Stop on Silver Street offers a range of convenience products, as well as made-to-order sandwiches from … More
Historic street gains poet-in-residence
A new poem has been commissioned to celebrate the area of Whitefriargate for World Poetry Day 2021.
Hull’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) has partnered with Humber Mouth literature … More
National Storytelling Week to explore rich history of Whitefriargate
To celebrate National Storytelling Week, Hull Libraries and Hull City Council are sharing some of the special memories people have of Whitefriargate in a series of oral history interviews.
The … More
Discover the wonder of Whitefriargate this half-term
The rich history of Whitefriargate, Hull’s most famous thoroughfare, can be explored this half-term thanks to a new family-friendly trail.
The trail, which can be downloaded from the Visit Hull … More
Hull’s iconic Earl De Grey pub to be moved brick by brick from this week
A historic Hull pub will be carefully deconstructed before being rebuilt brick by brick in a new location starting this week.
The Earl De Grey in Castle Street has been … More
Old Town exhibition highlights Hull’s black history
An exhibition in Hull’s Old Town is celebrating and highlighting the city’s black history and culture.
The exhibition, which runs until Saturday 31 October, is part of Black History Month.… More
Hull’s Old Town to celebrate Black History Month with two-week exhibition
An exhibition to mark Black History Month is taking place in Hull’s Old Town.
The exhibition will run from Saturday 17 October until Saturday 31 October, merging themes of migration, … More
Whitefriargate secures £1.75m grant from Historic England
Whitefriargate in Hull has received a grant of £1.75m from Historic England.
Hull City Council was informed earlier this year that its funding bid, for up to £1.75m for the … More
Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape
Whitefriargate to benefit from up to £1.75m Historic England boost
The regeneration of Whitefriargate is benefiting from grant funding of up to £1.75m from Historic England.
Hull City Council has now entered into a formal agreement to deliver the scheme … More
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