Appointment of a contractor for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration 5th January 2021 Hull City Council has confirmed the appointment of a Principal Main Works Contractor to restore the Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and complete the next phase of the Guildhall roofing improvements. Local construction company, Hobson and Porter Ltd has been awarded the contract to undertake works to restore and refurbish one of the UK’s last remaining […] Read more News Regeneration GuildhallMaritimeRegenerationtime ball
Appointment of conservation specialists to conserve maritime paintings 1st December 2020 A painting and conservation company will conserve a number of paintings from the collection at the Hull Maritime Museum as part of the Hull Maritime project. A decision record confirms the appointment of the Conservation Department of the University of Lincoln. Twelve maritime paintings have been identified following a survey of 400 paintings assessing their condition […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Hull Maritime MuseumMaritimemuseumpaintings
Go wild with pictures and stories to help Hull’s maritime project 16th July 2020 People are being asked to gather pictures and stories of wildlife in the region for a future display at the refurbished Hull Maritime Museum. The Hull Maritime project team, working in partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, is looking for interesting historic wildlife examples linked to the River Hull and Humber and also contemporary stories, sightings […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Thousands vote for artefacts to go on show at revamped Maritime Museum 26th May 2020 Thousands of people in Hull have been voting for objects they would like to see as part of a new exhibition at the refurbished Hull Maritime Museum. In the past three months, 200 objects have been put to the vote, with more than 8,500 votes cast in the People’s Choice project. The final few days […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News HCALHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
£350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb 18th March 2020 A charity dedicated to supporting the city’s major maritime project has been awarded £350,000 towards the refurbishment of the Hull Maritime Museum. Hull Maritime Foundation has been awarded the grant thanks to support from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The funding will support the complete refurbishment of the museum, which is a significant element of the city […] Read more Museums News Regeneration Hull Maritime FoundationHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
Tender process opens for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration 17th March 2020 Contractors are being invited to be involved in restoring one of the UK’s last remaining time balls in Hull. This summer will see the start of a comprehensive restoration of the Guildhall tower, including the removal of the existing replica Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and installation of a fully working new one. Now companies are […] Read more Civic News Councillor Daren HaleGuildhallHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
Fascinating stories from D-Day war veteran told in Hull 5th March 2020 A D-Day war veteran will talk about one of the Second World War’s most intriguing untold stories in Hull. The T124T, known as the Tatty Mob, were a wartime Naval Rescue Tug Service. Jim Radford – who is believed to be the youngest surviving fighter from the D-Day landings – will discuss his experiences and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on D-DayHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeSecond World War
Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair celebrates 60th birthday 28th February 2020 Hull’s last surviving distant-water sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, celebrates her 60th birthday on Saturday. The trawler was launched on 29 February 1960, ready to be fitted out to begin a long fishing career. Built in Beverley for the Boyd Line, the Arctic Corsair had a career that included a world-record catch and a collision […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Steve WilsonHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLord MayorMaritime
Fascinating story of Hull’s trawlermen to be told in city’s communities 27th February 2020 Proceeds from a play and book based on the life of former Arctic Corsair skipper Jim Williams will allow the trawler’s story to be taken into the city’s communities. Hull actor Gordon Meredith and Jim’s daughter Jacky Devonshire have presented £1,000 to the Hull Maritime Foundation, a charity which supports the work of the Hull: […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeRedwood GladesSwinging the Lamp
Watch as divers survey Arctic Corsair’s hull ahead of major restoration 16th January 2020 A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed. The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead of its major restoration. The inspection was undertaken by naval architect firm Beckett Rankine, which was appointed by Hull City Council, with the support of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairBeckett RankineCouncillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition 8th August 2019 An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community. For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the 18th century to the present day, efforts have been made to help seafarers and to improve their physical and moral welfare. The free exhibition will […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairFor those in Peril on the SeaHull Culture and LeisureHull History CentreHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeMaritime heritage
