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Current and upcoming events

History Centre Behind the Scenes Tour: April

19 April, 11am-12pm - NOW FULLY BOOKED

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.


 

Victory Celebrations in Hull

Free, drop-in (no booking required)

3 May, 9.30am-4.30pm

In May 1945, after six long years, the people of Hull could finally celebrate the end of the Second World War. To discover how the people marked this momentous day join us for a free screening of archival footage showing celebrations across the city.

There will also be a display of original photographs and documents.

Film duration: 40 mins

Screenings: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm


 

History Centre Behind the Scenes Tours: May

3 May, 11am-12pm

17 May, 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 Club: Hull Rag and Bone Men

George Norris

13 May, 12.30pm

Hull-based photographer George Norris, who comes from generations of Hull horse traders and rag-and-bone merchants, retraces his family’s journey to Appleby Horse Fair travelling by horse and cart. The Norris family have traded, bred and used horses in their work for over a hundred and fifty years and are a well known family in Hull.