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Join a member of the Ferens curatorial team to learn more about new research into the Ferens Art Gallery’s founder Thomas Ferens and his early collecting for the people of Hull. This research is informing our plans ahead of 2027, the centenary of the opening of the Ferens. The talk will start at 2pm
Ferens Art Gallery | Talks
Let Mike take you on a trip down memory lane with his amazing wealth of knowledge and research of Hull and Surrounding areas. This Talk will look at The History and Origins of Garden Village and present you with facts that you never even knew. He will then talk about The Murder Files of East […]
Talks | Willows Club
Hull Noir and Hull Libraries present… Exit Wounds by Neil Broadfoot Wednesday 17 September 7 – 9pm Hull Central Library + livestreamed to an online audience When the death of an old friend means a trip back to Northern Ireland, Connor Fraser welcomes the distraction from his troubles at home in Stirling. But before he […]
Hull Central Library | Talks
A personal recollection of architect Mark Hodson’s time at Hull School of Architecture in the 1980’s, stories of bygone buildings, newly reimagined spaces in Hull and becoming immersed in Community Architecture. Projects include the regeneration of Hull’s Fruitmarket, modular housing in the city and the UK’s first Veterans’ Village. Takes place: 2pm – 3pm
Streetlife Museum of Transport | Talks
This talk is a rare opportunity to hear ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’ the challenges and triumphs of building the magnificent Humber Bridge, which commenced in 1973. Douglas Strachan, the Project Director of the original construction contract, recounts the story. Takes place from 1.30pm – 2.30pm
The man for all seasons. England’s greatest ever fast bowler. The Jimmy Anderson is returning to the stage in 2025 for an unrivalled evening of never-before stories from inside the changing room. With 188 Tests and 700+ wickets to his name, Jimmy remains one of cricket’s most legendary figures – who’s certainly aged like a […]
Hull City Hall | Talks
He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good. He will talk about how […]
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another. Celebrating the publication of her new book, Domination, the narrative will lead audiences from a secluded valley in South Wales to […]
Poetry pirates, and flying carpets: join us for an enchanting morning of adventuring with Drew, Moo and Bunny Too, a delightful picture book in verse by poet Owen Sheers, illustrated by Helen Stephens. With readings from the story, the chance to hear how the book came to be written and how the pictures were created, […]
Family Friendly | Hull New Theatre | Talks
Cultural Collisions invites you to Sounding Board, a new gathering for arts workers and cultural organisations. Sounding Board will pilot a new approach to sector development in the Humber region, one that is informal, generous and rooted in listening. Freelance artists and cultural leaders will speak on an equal footing. Sounding Board is shaped around […]
Social | Talks | Workshops
Dr Sam Wright 14 October, 12.30pm Free, all welcome
Hull History Centre | Talks
Entangled Evolution: The Hidden Intricacies of Implementation in Health & Care In his Inaugural Lecture, Professor Mark Pearson will open the lid on implementation – the gap between what is known and what is done. Drawing on his contributions to implementation research in Palliative Care (including delirium assessment and management, breathlessness, and person-centred outcome measures), […]
Middleton Hall | Talks
Katie and Kerry arrive in Hull as part of their tell-all tour! Having been friends for over twenty years, they are looking forward hitting the road together and sharing stories of marriage and divorce, bankruptcy, ‘I’m A Celebrity’, the importance of family, their constant press attention and turning their lives around. There will also be […]
Come and join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor as they recreate the match that gripped a nation – the 1985 World Snooker Final. A record-breaking 18.5m TV viewers stayed up to watch the legendary match and this is the chance to see the rematch with snooker royalty as we recreate the final frame from that […]
Hull City Hall | Sport | Talks
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids […]
Family Friendly | Hull City Hall | Talks
Steve Backshall’s Deadly Live! The Ultimate Wildlife Adventure Get ready, UK! This Autumn half-term, legendary wildlife presenter Steve Backshall is bringing Deadly Live! to arenas nationwide—an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat experience like no other. Join Steve as he embarks on heart-pounding adventures, tackling daring stunts, mind-blowing experiments, and cutting-edge science. Brace yourself as he tracks down some […]
Connexin Live | Family Friendly | Talks
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