During the 19th and early 20th centuries, port towns like Hull were the focus of missionaries wanting to help seafarers.
When the stories of maritime missions are told, the determined port chaplain is usually front and centre. But these men were not alone in their work.
In this talk we will uncover the hidden stories of women who worked with maritime missions to support fishermen, sailors, and lightkeepers labouring around UK coastlines.
Dates
| Date | Time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | 12:30pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
Venue Details
The History Centre brings together the material held by the City Archives and Local Studies Library with those held by the University of Hull. These include the City’s borough archives, dating back to 1299 and amongst the best in the country; records relating to the port and docks of Hull; papers of companies and organisations reflecting Hull’s maritime history; papers of notable individuals including Andrew Marvell, Philip Larkin, Amy Johnson and William Wilberforce; records relating to local and national politics and pressure groups; and over 100,000 photographs, illustrations; maps and plans, newspapers, special collections and reference sources relating to Hull and the East Riding.
Facilities
Accessible Information Points
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs
Baby Changing
Blue-Badge Parking
Hearing Loop
Level Access
Wheelchair Access
