On 4 April to mark Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year), we welcome Guljar Singh Gola for a special event honouring the life of his late father, Sewa Singh Gola (1938-2024). For more details please see the event listing on our website: tinyurl.com/4scbk9c5 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @SikhAllianceYorkshire

We're delighted to be hosting an exhibition by Wilderspin National School - a unique story of the ambition and endurance of infant education pioneer Samuel Wilderspin; A ‘Journey’ which ended at Barton on Humber and Hull in 1840s. Until 26 March. @hulllibraries.bsky.social

55 years ago, yesterday, BBC Radio Humberside officially launched from Jameson Street via the m.v Miranda in the North Sea. The station covered the largest geographical area of any BBC station at the time. Today, it emits from Dock Street, Queens Gardens. BBC Humberside #Radio #Hull

With the news that Carling Black Label is returning, read our blog on the origins of Carling beer which goes back to the Carling family of Etton, 12 miles from Hull tinyurl.com/yc5mhum6 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @uniofhull library

With the news that Carling Black Label is returning, read our blog on the origins of Carling beer which goes back to the Carling family of Etton, 12 miles from Hull tinyurl.com/yc5mhum6 @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Here's the old bus station when new in 1935. Thanks to today's reorganisation of @EYBuses service, those of us who commute to the east of the city centre are going to see a lot more of its successor! @hulllibraries.bsky.social

In our latest blog we peak behind the curtains of the male-dominated academic world of the 1950s, uncovering a hidden story of women working together to support themselves and the University of Hull: tinyurl.com/36msmxb2 @hulllibraries.bsky.social

With #WinterOlympics starting we look back at Tom Longstaff. Awarded Gold at the games in 1924, he was born in #Hull in 1876. He was the first to climb +7000 metres and even took part in the Everest Expedition of 1922. Image from his book. @RoyalGeographicalSociety @UniversityofOxford @TheAlpineClub

#OTD in 1968, Harry Eddon was found as the sole survivor of the #RossCleveland which sank off Ísafjörður, Iceland, where it was sheltering from a blizzard. Part of the larger Triple Trawler Tragedy, which claimed 58 lives in January-February 1968. #Hull #StRomanus #KingstonPeridot

We recently posted about the newly revealed archaeology of the old town walls. Several courses of brick have survived below our feet, which date to the 14th Century. You can find out more on the BBC here: tinyurl.com/bdfa36xs Image: Location of area on 1715 plan of #hull @HumberFieldArchaeology

#OTD 885 years ago, William le Gros, Lord of Holderness fought at The Battle of Lincoln along with King Stephen, who was captured and William fled. He previously fought at battle of the Standard and later founded Meaux Abbey. @BritishLibrary: Arundel MS 48 , f.168v. #Holderness

We like an architectural folly - and we've helped The Folly Flâneuse with images for her blog about one at Hedon, supposedly the tomb of Albina wife of Drogo of Holderness - for whom see Prof Barbara English's article on BBC news website last Xmas Day. thefollyflaneuse.com/albinas-tomb...

#OTD 150 years ago John Bacchus Dykes died. Born in Hull in 1823, he learnt to play piano and violin, later composing over 300 hymn tunes, including one of the most famous maritime Hymns, ‘Eternal Father, Strong to Save’. #Hull @durhamcathedral.bsky.social @USNavyBand

One of the first departments established at @uniofhull.bsky.social was Zoology. In our latest blog we explore some recently discovered letters that give us a fascinating insight into the work of the first Head, Professor Alister Clavering Hardy. tinyurl.com/yh9ewue6 #Hull @royalsociety.org

This is good - they've found a stretch of Hull's medieval northern walls, in about the highlighted area on this section of the Tudor plan. @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social @hulllibraries.bsky.social

@uniofhull.bsky.social @hullhistorycentre.bsky.social @hullhistorynerd.bsky.social

Yesterday in 1903, Harry Houdini performed at the Palace Theatre, exhibiting there several times. He jumped from Corporation Pier in 1914 and parts of his film, Haldane of the Secret Service were filmed here: tinyurl.com/h6h5d752 (Image: Houdini in the Humber) #Hull #HarryHoudini

We're open to the public today, Saturday 20 December 9.30-12.30 and then Tuesday 23 9.30-4.30. We're then have our Christmas break and reopen Saturday 2 January 2026 at 9.30. Best wishes to all our users for Christmas and the New Year. (Image: Queens Gardens, 1957)

Yesterday marks the 20th Birthday to the History Centre Partnership - signed in 2005 between @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social and @uniofhull.bsky.social It provided the firm foundation to establish with HeritageFundUK support a then ground-breaking joint archives service.

Don't miss out last talk of the year tomorrow at 12.30. ‘Larkin and Ted Tarling: a developing friendship’ by Graham Chesters of the @plsoc.bsky.social. Admission is free - as are the mince pies! There is also a small accompanying exhibition. @VisitHullEvents @Hull_Museums @hull_libraries

#OTD in 1734 the iconic King Billy statue was officially opened. Made by Flemish sculptor P. Scheemakers it replaced an earlier Market Cross. It has served as a landmark in the city ever since. The image is the earliest depiction in 1735. #PeterScheemakers #Hull

Sewa Singh Gola was one of the first Sikhs to move to Hull in the 1970s, and a founding member of the first gurdwara in the city. We are currently working with his family to create an archive about Sewa’s life and the wider Sikh community in Hull www.itv.com/watch/news/h...

We reopen today after our stocktaking closure. Excellent work by the team on cataloguing building plan files (Building Control and City Architect's) and repackaging Local Studies photographs so they're easier to retrieve and use. @hulllibraries.bsky.social #Hull

Last chance to see our newest exhibit, Tracks Through Time: The Story of Hull's Railways which will be taken down on 11 December. If you haven't seen it, do come along and find out some interesting facts you may not have known! @Railway200 #Hull #HistoryoftheRailway

Though we are closed this week, we are still busy behind the scenes. Here you can see a few plans of old and new Drypool Bridge that were recently catalogued. #ArchiveDiscoveries #Hull

Tuesday 11 November - today's talk is "The Hull to Grimsby Hovercraft Service" with Paul Drury-Bradey. 12.30pm, free admission. @hulllibraries.bsky.social @VisitHullEvents

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." War Memorial Fountain, 1922, Reckitt's, Dansom Lane, #Hull @thisisreckitt.bsky.social #RemembranceDay @hulllibraries.bsky.social

With Patisserie week just gone and the finals coming up on #GBBO here is our take, as part of our #HistoryBakers series, Mrs K. Leng’s Dorset Apple Cake. Who doesn’t like Apple Cake! tinyurl.com/y4ruvmme

#OTD in 1909 M. E. Ling of #Hull arrived in Edinburgh to attempt to fly across the Firth. The Ling Monoplane, later known as the Newington Monoplane was designed and built in the city. It was one of the regions first attempts at flight. #HistoryofFlight @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social Flight

Yesterday marked the 220th anniversary of #Trafalgar. Doubtless many #Hull seamen fought there in the Navy - voluntarily or otherwise. A replica of HMS Pickle, the vessel which brought news of the battle to Britain, is moored in Hull tinyurl.com/2rbz9n6z Hull Maritime Hull Libraries Royal Navy

Join us on 15 November as we celebrate the friendship of Philip Larkin and local artist Ted Tarling. Come and draw objects from Larkin’s archive, and hear about the fascinating life and career of Ted Tarling. More details and tickets available here: bit.ly/470FTcI #PhilipLarkin #Drawing

Our Lego Family Club returns this Saturday, so don't forget to come on down and see what creations you can come up with. #LEGO

Don’t forget, as part of our new railway exhibit, we have a series of prints available for purchase. Including locos of the NER, H&BR and LNER, as well as various Hull Stations and crossings. You can also grab a badge or fridge magnet! #RailwayHistory #Hull

Our latest History Bakers blog is now live. To tie in with bread week we have Scotch Crumpets, or are they pancakes? Tell us what you think! tinyurl.com/3r2edt77 @britishbakeoff.bsky.social #GBBO #HistoryBakers

Discover more about Bransholme Castle with Neil Chadwick, History Centre Archivist/Librarian who spoke up with BBC Radio Humberside's Hidden East Yorkshire team tinyurl.com/yydk4zk7 @hulllibraries.bsky.social

If you have been enjoying our history themed bakes, then why not try this one: tinyurl.com/426xxvna The recipe is for Bread baked with Rice and dates to 1800. @britishbakeoff.bsky.social #Historybakers #GBBO

#OTD in 1066 the Battle of Stamford Bridge was fought. 1066 was perhaps the most pivotal year in English history (it gives us our most famous date) it is probable that men from this area were present fighting for King Harold against the Norsemen headed by Harold Hardrada, King of Norway

Today is the start of our new exhibit, Tracks Through Time: The Story of Hull’s Railways. Come on down and find out how the railways helped shape Hull as we know it. #RailwayHistory #Hull @railway200.bsky.social @railwaymuseum.bsky.social

With biscuit week just gone here is another recipe: tinyurl.com/3hmaf9ec (biscuits were popular among the staff), this one is more than 50 years old. Watch out next week for bread. #GBBO @britishbakeoff.bsky.social

As part of @HeritageOpenDays we are currently running daily tours. We still have places left for tomorrows. If you are interested please get in touch and come explore some of Hull's history though the archives. #HODs #Hull

If you enjoyed our previous History Bakers blog check out our recipe for biscuits: Mrs Palmers Sugar Jumbles tinyurl.com/29apnm6a Saul Nassé Chief Executive and Keeper of Public Records at TNA seemed to enjoy them on his recent visit! @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy #GBBO

We’re big fans of sweet treats here at the History Centre, so with the new series of @britishbakeoff.bsky.social underway we've decided to run a bake-along using historical recipes from the archives. You can read all about the first offering in our latest blog post: tinyurl.com/2p9j4p87

As part of national Heritage Open Days, Hull History Centre is offering additional behind the scenes tours on 16-18 Sept, as well as a local studies book and map sale (16-18, 20 Sept) - see you there!

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of modern rail we will be hosting a special exhibition. Tracks Through Time: The Story of Hull’s Railways will explore how rail played a key role in the city’s development from 1840 to the present. @railway200.bsky.social #hull #locomotive #RailwayHistory

As @RootedinHull are holding Drypool Feast on Saturday 6 September, here's Drypool Green - the original location of the Feast - in 1904. Ranks flour mill looms in the background. @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Today marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender, known as Victory in Japan Day, which brought World War II to an end. Below is a file containing documents on the organisation of celebration events and activities including hospital visits and a procession. #VJDay #WW2 #Hull

The Premier League starts this weekend so here's the programme for Hull City's opening match of the 1946 season against Lincoln City in Division 3 (Northern) of English Football League (EFL) @hulllibraries.bsky.social

It was great to welcome the group from @HullBranch of the Royal British Legion for a tour of the History Centre yesterday. Thank you for coming and we're glad you enjoyed it! @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Don't forget that we are open tomorrow for Lego Club, a free drop in event for you and your little ones. It runs from 10.00-12.00, you can also view artwork for local Victorian artist F. S. Smith.

Today is #YorkshireDay and tho' #Hull's not been part of Yorkshire in local govt terms since 1440, it's Yorkshire for sport! Here's @YorkshireCCC walking out to play @surreycricket 1968 at The Circle, film on @BFI site at tinyurl.com/4c4kpky8 @hulllibraries.bsky.social