Pearson Park

View article Pearson Park targeted by thieves and vandals

Pearson Park targeted by thieves and vandals

The refurbishment of Pearson Park is being compromised by thieves and vandals. Contractors on site are reporting the repetitive theft of new planting and damage to recently planted sapling trees. Hull City Council is ensuring that each act is reported to Humberside Police and CCTV is operating in the park. Additional security measures are also […]

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View article £3.8m Pearson Park restoration to restart as workers follow social distancing

£3.8m Pearson Park restoration to restart as workers follow social distancing

Pearson Park’s National Lottery Heritage Fund restoration project is to restart. The £3.8million scheme is nearing completion and has seen some of the park’s stunning Victorian features and significant assets brought back to life. Following Government guidelines for construction sites, contractors are practising safe social distancing. They have reduced the number of staff working on […]

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View article Pearson Park drinking fountain to have lost detail reinstated

Pearson Park drinking fountain to have lost detail reinstated

Pearson Park’s drinking fountain is set to receive a full restoration as part of the continuing National Lottery Heritage Fund project. It follows the refurbishment of the Grade II-listed drinking bowl in 2016. The original project had also allowed the restoration of the matching bowl on St Helena where Buonaparte was exiled. The entire Grade […]

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View article Huge Pearson Park restoration to be celebrated in summer

Huge Pearson Park restoration to be celebrated in summer

A celebration of the Pearson Park’s huge restoration project is being planned for the summer. The £3.8m project, completed alongside with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is moving forward at a rapid rate. It follows the successful reinstallation of the historic entrance gateway to Pearson Park. Work to restore the park’s bowling pavilion has now […]

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View article Pearson Park archway to be reopened this week

Pearson Park archway to be reopened this week

The 150-year-old Pearson Park archway will be officially reopened this week. The gateway to the park will be reopened by the Lord Mayor of Hull on Thursday after a year-long project to renovate the historic structure. Councillor Steve Wilson will be joined by teams from the Pearson Park Trust, Hull City Council’s Pearson Park project […]

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View article The ‘incredibly important’ reason for cleaning gutters at Hull’s historic buildings

The ‘incredibly important’ reason for cleaning gutters at Hull’s historic buildings

Did you know it’s “incredibly important” that gutters in historic properties are cleaned regularly? That’s why buildings in Beverley Road, Pearson Park and Whitefriargate received their annual gutter cleanse this month. It comes ahead of National Gutters Day tomorrow – a gentle, light-hearted reminder from the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings on the importance […]

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View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

This weekend sees the first matches lit on vast bonfires and elaborate firework displays across the region. We bring you details of five of the best, along with some fantastic local comedians, an Autumn trail in the fresh air, a circus show as part of the Back to Ours programme and the ever-popular farmers’ market. […]

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View article Pearson Park archway restoration almost complete

Pearson Park archway restoration almost complete

The restored gateway to Hull’s Pearson Park is beginning to take shape as part of a £3.8m restoration project. Contractors have been at the park this week to carefully lift large pieces of the archway into position. The side pillars and central archway are now installed, meaning only the decorative top of the archway is […]

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View article First look as historic Pearson Park archway returns home

First look as historic Pearson Park archway returns home

The first pieces of an historic archway, which has welcomed visitors to Pearson Park for more than a century, have returned to Hull following refurbishment as part of a £3.8m restoration project. The pillars were returned to the park yesterday and reveal the new colour scheme of the refurbished gateway. The rich cream colour with […]

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View article Historic Pearson Park archway heads home

Historic Pearson Park archway heads home

Work to bring home the historic Pearson Park archway begins next week. The gateway was removed from the park last year as part of the £3.8m Pearson Park Restoration Project, which will restore the park’s historic assets and reinstate some of its original Victorian features which have been lost over the years. The cast iron […]

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View article 9 things not to miss at Heritage Open Days in Hull

9 things not to miss at Heritage Open Days in Hull

Dozens of Hull’s most famous buildings are opening their doors from today as Heritage Open Days 2019 begins. The annual event, organised by Hull Civic Society, features walks, talks and open days at buildings of historical, architectural and cultural significance in the city. Nationally, Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, […]

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View article Nature in the city – bursts of colour in the unlikeliest of places

Nature in the city – bursts of colour in the unlikeliest of places

With 100 parks, playing fields and playgrounds in Hull there’s no shortage of places to go to enjoy a picnic, a kickabout or a family day out. But did you know that planting programmes are also taking place in unexpected spots across the city to help the environment and brighten up our streets with flowers […]

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