Victory! Watch how Hull celebrated VE Day with free archive screenings at the Hull History Centre 14th April 2025 Hull History Centre are hosting screenings of Hull’s Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations next month. Thursday 8 May marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, Hull History Centre will be hosting a free event on Saturday 3 May. There will be screenings […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on HCALHistoryHull Culture and LeisureHull History CentreHull LibrariesSecond World WarVE Day
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
