Tag: Hull History Centre

Free, all welcome The story of Sister Agnes Walsh (1896-1993), a nun in the Daughters of Charity who was instrumental in saving the lives of a Jewish family in France in 1944 and has been honoured as Righteous Among the Nations, is told by her great-nephew Ian Judson.

Dr Sam Wright 14 October, 12.30pm Free, all welcome

Free, all welcome Travel back to 1969 to find out why a high-tech crossing that joined Hull to Grimsby only lasted a year. This talk will explore the origins of the two companies running the services and why it inevitably fell into decline after such a short period of time.

Free, booking required Join us for a fascinating journey through the strongrooms and conservation areas of the History Centre, with a chance to look at some exciting historic documents along the way… The tour will take 1 hour. Places are limited so please book in advance. To book your place you can email us, call us […]

Free, all welcome. Children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult. Come and build with Lego blocks. All materials provided. What will you build… perhaps your favourite castle, or maybe your favourite old building in Hull?

Free, all welcome The story of Sister Agnes Walsh (1896-1993), a nun in the Daughters of Charity who was instrumental in saving the lives of a Jewish family in France in 1944 and has been honoured as Righteous Among the Nations. Curated by her great-nephew Ian Judson.

As part of the national Heritage Open Days, we will be holding a sale of books and maps relating to Hull and the East Riding. Come and bag yourself a bargain!

As part of the national Heritage Open Days, Hull History Centre will be offering behind the scenes tours on 16, 17, and 18 September. Visitors will have the chance to see the strongrooms and conservation areas in the company of an archivist. There will be opportunities to take a closer look at a selection of […]