Dr James Greenhalgh, University of Lincoln
Tuesday 14 January, 12.30pm
For the last three years the “Half Life of the Blitz” project has been looking at what Hull means to its people, how it is viewed from outside and what that has meant for the built environment, economy and citizens of the city since the Second World War.
This talk looks at the different Hulls that have existed in both the local and national imagination, in the memories of locals and in the multitude of plans, schemes and projects that sought to remake Hull over the twentieth century.
It looks at the North East Coast Town, the modernist city of the post-war, the North Sea economic powerhouse and the plans for Humberopolis.
It asks why Hull has come to occupy the position it does (or perhaps often doesn’t) in the national conversation and asks what that means for both historians and the people of Hull itself.
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
