Industrial River: The photographs of William Jackson
2 June-21 November, during History Centre opening hours
Free, all welcome
A talented amateur photographer, William Jackson (1893-1966) was captivated by the dramatic compositions and subjects he found along the rivers Hull and Humber. Taken in the years 1933-1949 these striking images are a snapshot of a maritime landscape in transition.
Also on display will be a collection of original material relating to the photographer and his life.
Family Lego Club
6 June, 10am-12pm
Free, all welcome. Children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Come and build with Lego blocks. All materials provided. What will you build... perhaps your favourite castle, or maybe your favourite old building in Hull?
Refugee Week talk: The Pink Camera
Arafa Gouda
20 June, 11am-12pm
Free, all welcome.
Sudanese photographer and artist Arafa Gouda used a small pink compact digital camera to document moments before and after fleeing war from her home in Libya with her six children. During four years living in a tent in a UN refugee camp on the Egyptian border, she continued to capture everyday moments of endurance, resistance, resilience and survival. Since being resettled to Yorkshire in 2015, Arafa continues to record the life of herself and her family in resettlement, providing an alternative perspective on the impact of war and displacement on women and family.
To celebrate Refugee Week 2026, the History Centre is proud to host Arafa as she shares her personal experience and artistic response to a journey that led her family to a new life in Yorkshire.
History Centre Behind the Scenes Tours: June
20 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.
Family Lego Club
4 July, 10am-12pm
Free, all welcome. Children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Come and build with Lego blocks. All materials provided. What will you build... perhaps your favourite castle, or maybe your favourite old building in Hull?
History Centre Behind the Scenes Tours: July
4 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.
Family Lego Club
1 August, 10am-12pm
Free, all welcome. Children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Come and build with Lego blocks. All materials provided. What will you build... perhaps your favourite castle, or maybe your favourite old building in Hull?
History Centre Behind the Scenes Tours: August
1 August, 11am-12pm
15 August, 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.