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The Half Life of the Blitz on Hull

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Collecting Stories of Hull, 1945-2022. AHRC funded project on Hull's post-war history, urban space, memory & civic identity by @jimmygreenhalgh & @charltommo.

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We wrote a Blog post on why this categorisation means so much in Hull history …alflifeoftheblitz.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/2022/02/02/his…

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For #RoshHashanah here's a report of how Jewish New Year was marked in Hull in 1963 - front page news in the Hull & Yorkshire Times, tho' the language used is rather of the period [C DJC/2/2/12/10]. Hidden Treasures Hull Museums Hull Libraries The Half Life of the Blitz on Hull

For #RoshHashanah here's a report of how Jewish New Year was marked in Hull in 1963 - front page news in the Hull & Yorkshire Times, tho' the language used is rather of the period [C DJC/2/2/12/10]. 
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Our latest blog post reflects on the methodologies we've used and changes we've made in the first year of the project and considers the next steps: …alflifeoftheblitz.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/2022/11/09/a-r…

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This week Hull History Centre you can take a look at the National Picture Theatre (Bev Road) exhibition (7th-9th) to promote it, we’ve written a new Blog post on the importance of the NPT to the project …alflifeoftheblitz.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/2023/03/06/the…

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Excellent panel on built heritage, place and public engagement in 21st century Britain #UHG2023 Dr Charlotte Tomlinson spoke on walking workshops, in-situ engagement (maps!) and online engagement (more maps!) for The Half Life of the Blitz on Hull

Excellent panel on built heritage, place and public engagement in 21st century Britain #UHG2023 

<a href="/charltommo/">Dr Charlotte Tomlinson</a> spoke on walking workshops, in-situ engagement (maps!) and online engagement (more maps!) for <a href="/HalfBlitz/">The Half Life of the Blitz on Hull</a>
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An absolutely brilliant couple of days at Urban History Group conference. It was a true pleasure to share our The Half Life of the Blitz on Hull research & how it shapes the work I do at Hull Maritime, and chat about the future of urban history with so many fab people. #UHG2023 #urbanhistory

An absolutely brilliant couple of days at <a href="/urbanhistgroup/">Urban History Group</a> conference.

It was a true pleasure to share our <a href="/HalfBlitz/">The Half Life of the Blitz on Hull</a> research &amp; how it shapes the work I do at <a href="/HullMaritime/">Hull Maritime</a>, and chat about the future of urban history with so many fab people.

#UHG2023
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News 📢📢 Very happy to announce a new programme of pop-up exhibitions I've been putting together at Hull Maritime. Starting 12 April with A-Fishing-For-The-Whale, a collab with Caroline Hack & Sophia Nicolov, exploring our maritime heritage through textile art and music ✨✨

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We’ve had a brilliant response to our new trails so far. Over the weekend we topped us stocks at Hull Paragon Interchange, Wrecking Ball , Beasley’s, J E Books, Liquid Jade and Flour and Feast. The guides are completely free - message us if you’d like to stock them.

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We're now open after the festive break on our usual pattern - including this coming Saturday 4 January 9.30-12.30 - and the 'Half Life of the Blitz' exhibition is on until the end of the month. Hull Libraries Hull Museums Hull Maritime Hull City Council

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Our new exhibition 'The Half Life of the Blitz on Hull', is open at Hull History Centre now! Tuesdays to Thursdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm. And every other Saturday. Until 31 January.

Our new exhibition 'The Half Life of the Blitz on Hull', is open at <a href="/Hullhistorynews/">Hull History Centre</a> now!

Tuesdays to Thursdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm. And every other Saturday.

Until 31 January.
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So, Historic England says that Birmingham rather than #Hull was the second most bombed city in the UK. Timely that Dr James Greenhalgh of University of Lincoln, UK talks here about our Blitz and its legacy Tuesday 14 Jan 12.30pm admission free. Hull Museums Hull Libraries James Greenhalgh

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Festival House was a beacon of hope following the ravages of World War 2. My Mam and Dad, like thousands of other Hullensians, lived through the horrors of the Blitz so I found this especially moving. Keep following Curiosity for more answers to people's questions

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Tomorrow Dr James Greenhalgh University of Lincoln, UK talks about "all the Hulls that could have been" post-War, including Sir Patrick Abercrombie's plan of 1945; his vision for Queens Gardens pictured. Tuesday 14 January 12.30. Admission free. Hull Museums Hull Libraries James Greenhalgh

Tomorrow Dr James Greenhalgh <a href="/unilincoln/">University of Lincoln, UK</a> talks about "all the Hulls that could have been" post-War, including Sir Patrick Abercrombie's plan of 1945; his vision for Queens Gardens pictured. Tuesday 14 January 12.30. Admission free.
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