UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report 20th November 2019 City and cultural leaders have welcomed the publication of an independent evaluation of Hull’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, which confirms the continuing impact the title has had on the city. The report, published by the University of Hull, says “the most significant impact of all” was an estimated £676m […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Absolutely CulturedBack to OursCouncillor Stephen BradyHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityUK City of Culture 2017University of Hull
11 Hull culture activities in February and March 18th February 2019 Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take in cultural activities in the city. Whether it’s art exhibitions, tickets to the theatre or an evening at the ballet, here are some of the best […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull City HallHull History CentreHull New TheatreHull Truck TheatreHumber Street GalleryStreetlife MuseumUK City of Culture 2017
Want to be a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late 13th February 2019 Ever thought about becoming a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late – but you have to act fast. It may have been two years since Hull basked in the national spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, but the blue-coated army of volunteers – one of the city’s most recognisable sights over those […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedCity of Culture volunteersUK City of Culture 2017
London celebrates first Borough of Culture – with a little help from Hull 10th January 2019 London launched its first-ever Borough of Culture this year, a Mayor of London initiative partly inspired by Hull’s transformative year as UK City of Culture. Waltham Forest is the first borough, before Brent takes over the mantle in 2020. In 2017, during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Stephen BradyUK City of Culture 2017
What is Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project? 7th January 2019 The Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project will see the extensive redevelopment of the city’s historic maritime assets, supporting Hull’s goal to become a world-class visitor destination. Project director Rob Kingdom explains what it will mean for the city. Building on the success as UK City of Culture 2017, we’re working with Hull Culture and Leisure on […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityUK City of Culture 2017
