Walk around the 1930s goods shed and the Cottingham North signal box, transported here brick-by-brick from its original location. The wooden seat of this bench is …, Slavery abolitionists used the image of a kneeling slave as their emblem in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
Popular. Explores the history and development of the bicycle and its links to Hull, including a Hobby Horse from 1818. Humber Museums Partnership 2016. There are links below to each museum which provides this information. …, This decorated sperm whale tooth is a piece of scrimshaw. The museum is housed in the Victorian Dock Offices in Queen Victoria Square. Music provided by Tom Hall. There is a cycle shop, chemist shop, a toy shop, a Hull Co-operative shop and much much more .
Humber Museums Partnership 2016. Although quite austere on the outside the inside reveals a magnificent Palladian staircase with delicate wrought-iron balustrade to the stairs and gallery with ornate plasterwork and is really worth a look. They are unusual in that they are handed similar to a modern semi-detached house which went very much against Georgian convention. This rare and … So feel free to ring the door bell and the occupants will be pleased to let you in to view the public areas. More information on the Hull City Council website: The Ferens Art Gallery is Hull’s premier art collection. Opening times are very limited as the museum has largely reverted to its original use as an education facility for local children, so please check opening times before setting off. Known for its collections of 17th Century Dutch masterpieces and maritime art, the Ferens houses everything from Medieval portraits to early Modernist sculpture, as well as continuously changing displays of contemporary art and touring exhibitions. Formerly the Town Docks Offices, the impressive building of the Hull Maritime Museum now houses a fine collection of paintings, artefacts, and models. Hull. The iconic Raleigh Chopper was designed by Alan Oakley from Nottingham, home of Raleigh bicycles. All Right Reserved. You can climb aboard an Arctic Trawler, experience 200 years of transport history and 235 million years of the East Riding, learn more about Hull’s long and distinguished maritime history and join in the fight against slavery in the wake of William Wilberforce . Ammonites are the extinct relatives of the nautilus, octopus and cuttlefish. *** We’re delighted at the announcement that museums & galleries can start to safely open their doors this summer. Hull’s only National Trust property.
Dinostar is Yorkshire’s only dinosaur visitor attraction, it,s on Humber Street in Hull’s new Arts Quarter. This wooden figurehead from the Trans-Atlantic paddle steamer Sirius is carved into the shape of a Newfoundland dog. Come and discover Hull’s maritime heritage. The first …, Early Bronze Age beaker discovered in Ulceby in the late nineteenth century. From 1822, the house was let for use as offices, and it still is today! Madame Clapham opened a dressmaking salon … + Read More. The gallery recently underwent a significant refurbishment, opening back up to the public in February 2017. Dinosaurs you can see, touch, hear and even smell! The chair has a Chinese-style geometric design carved on its …, Between 1937 and 1963, Ted Wright discovered the remains of three Bronze Age boats at North Ferriby on the Humber …, This leather knife sheath was found in Blackfriargate in Hull’s Old Town. The Beaker was for many years preserved in …, This is a whale’s ear bone, also known as a tympanum. With this in mind, we had some big plans for June 2020.
Stroll through a busy street of shops from the 1930’s & 40’s. Opening times and other information is available via Wilberforce House above. Visit the fascinating museums and historic attraction Hull has to offer. This pair of Georgian Houses were built in 1756 for the tar merchant James Hamilton.
Home > Museums and galleries > Hull Maritime Museum. Ferens: What themes or ideas are you currently exploring in your practice? The museum tells the story of the transatlantic slave trade and Wilberforce’s fight for its abolition. Please note dates and times when museums are open can vary throughout the year so we recommend you check before setting off. Popular. It dates to the sixth or seventh century. Archive photos provided with permission of the Hull Daily Mail. Wilberforce House is the birthplace of William Wilberforce, famous campaigner against the slave trade. Unfortunately it’s closed at the moment undergoing restoration as part of the Hull’s Maritime Project. Hull’s own natural history museum. Written and produced by Dave Todd & Eric Twigger. Admission is Free. The Associated Equipment Company Ltd (AEC) had …, An Arietites ammonite from the Frodingham Ironstone. Explore Hull’s old Dock Offices and discover superb ship models and maritime art, the whaler’s craft of Scrimshaw, Hull’s famous Wilson shipping line, and find out what made Hull the city it is today. For a free audio guide to the history behind Hull and it’s museums, download our Hull Heritage Walk.
What's On; School Visits ; Hull Museums Collections ; Today's popular content. The bike was inspired by …, The Anglo-Saxon Manton Hanging Bowl was found in a sandpit in 1939.