Local contractor appointed to restore former National Picture Theatre 25th April 2024 Local contractor, Hobson and Porter, has been appointed to restore and preserve the last remaining WW2 civilian ruin in the UK, National Picture Theatre, on Beverley Road. Thanks to funding from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the façade will be restored to its former period style, including its iconic windows and […] Read more News Regeneration Gillian OsgerbyHobson and PorterNational Lottery Heritage FundNational Picture Theatre
Refurbishment of iconic Grade II-listed city centre building takes shape 17th February 2021 The refurbishment of an iconic Grade II-listed city centre building is taking shape as part of a £2.45m project. The main part of the project involves the refurbishment of the historic 79 Lowgate, with the building being completely refurbished to provide corporate office space within the Guildhall campus. The refurbishment will support the relocation of […] Read more Business News Regeneration 79 LowgateCouncillor Daren HaleHobson and Porter
Hull’s famous National Picture Theatre to see stabilising work 5th March 2020 Work to stabilise the 106-year-old National Picture Theatre will begin this month. Hull contractors Hobson and Porter will arrive on site on Monday 16 March and spend around a month at the Beverley Road building to complete remedial work. The work is required to prepare the site for future conservation and repair works to the […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHobson and PorterHull City CouncilNational Lottery Heritage FundNational Picture Theatre
