Exhibition: Mariners - Race, Religion and Empire in British Ports, 1801-1914
13 May-26 June (accessible during History Centre opening hours)
Free, no booking required
Featuring original research and specially commissioned art work, this exhibition has been produced by the University of Bristol. It explores the impact of missions to seamen on the experience of British and 'Lascar' sailors in Bristol, Hull, Liverpool and London. And don't miss an accompanying display of original early 20th century lantern slides depicting seafarers onboard ship, ashore and in seamen's institutes.
History Centre Behind the Scenes Tours: June
21 June, 11am-12pm
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 on 01482 317500, or speak to a member of staff at the enquiry desk during our opening hours.
Book Launch: 'Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader'
25 June, 6.30pm
Free, booking required
Roy Francis coached Hull FC to Championship Final victories and Wembley Cup Final appearances in the 1950s, building one of the city’s great teams. He also pioneered modern rugby coaching techniques and left a legacy that lives on today. Not only that, he was also the first black coach in professional sport anywhere in Britain. Come and hear Tony Collins talk about Roy’s life and times as he launches his new biography 'Roy Francis: Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader' at the History Centre.
Places are limited so please book in advance.
To book your place you can email us, call us on 01482 317500 (Tuesday-Thursday, 9.30-4.30), or speak to a member of staff at the enquiry desk during our opening hours.
History Centre Behind the Scenes Tours: July
5 July, 11am-12pm
19 July, 11am-12pm
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 on 01482 317500, or speak to a member of staff at the enquiry desk during our opening hours.
Lunchtime Talk: Hull's German Community during the First World War
Dr Mark Richmond
8 July, 12.30pm