Hull History Centre

Hull History Centre Hull History Centre brings together the material held by Hull City Archives, Hull Local Studies Libra

The Hull History Centre brings together collections of local, regional and national importance relating to the city of Hull and the surrounding areas. The City’s borough archives date back to 1299 and are amongst the best in the country. We also hold records relating to the port and docks of Hull; papers of companies and organisations reflecting Hull’s maritime history; World War 2 records; papers

of notable individuals including Andrew Marvell, Philip Larkin, Amy Johnson and William Wilberforce; records relating to local and national politics and pressure groups; a large Slavery Special Collection; and over 100,000 photographs, illustrations; maps and plans, newspapers, special collections and reference sources relating to Hull and the East Riding. Please note: We will not be able to respond to research enquiries on Facebook. Please direct all of your enquiries to [email protected]

Join us tomorrow for our free talk and photograph demonstration on our most recent exhibition, Industrial River: The pho...
08/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for our free talk and photograph demonstration on our most recent exhibition, Industrial River: The photographs of William Jackson. The City Archivist will be exploring Hull's maritime scenes from the 1930s-40s. Why not come along and share your stories and memories too!

Hull History Centre, 12:30pm

Hull Libraries
Hull Maritime
Hull The Good Old Days
Hull City Council

This  , we show our appreciation for The Deep, an award-winning aquarium, whose mission is “To create a deeper understan...
08/06/2026

This , we show our appreciation for The Deep, an award-winning aquarium, whose mission is “To create a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the world’s oceans and inspire positive change for their survival.”


World Oceans Day

  in 1944, Hull-born glider pilot John W. Tarbitten safely landed troops and equipment in Normandy (Op MALLARD), with hi...
06/06/2026

in 1944, Hull-born glider pilot John W. Tarbitten safely landed troops and equipment in Normandy (Op MALLARD), with his co-pilot R. Shovel. He was later captured as a POW in a separate Operation.

The Glider Pilot Regiment Society
Army Flying Museum
Army Air Corps

On 10 June a tour around the city from   and Friends of St Mary's will highlight city sights in connection with the de l...
04/06/2026

On 10 June a tour around the city from and Friends of St Mary's will highlight city sights in connection with the de la Poles. Ending with a trip here to view some exciting original documents. Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/2ex3bpzs

Join City Archivist Martin Taylor on 9 June for a special presentation on colour-blind amateur photographer William Jack...
04/06/2026

Join City Archivist Martin Taylor on 9 June for a special presentation on colour-blind amateur photographer William Jackson.
View photos not featured in our main exhibition and share your own memories of Hull’s maritime history!

Hull Libraries
Hull Maritime
Hull City Council

We're delighted that our summer exhibition 'Industrial River: The photographs of William Jackson' opens today. Come and ...
03/06/2026

We're delighted that our summer exhibition 'Industrial River: The photographs of William Jackson' opens today. Come and let us know what you think.
Hull Maritime
Hull City Council
Hull Libraries
Hull Whats On
Visit Hull

Check out our newest contribution to The Hull Story. Have you had any strange encounters?
03/06/2026

Check out our newest contribution to The Hull Story. Have you had any strange encounters?



By Neil Chadwick , archivist/librarian Perhaps the greatest unanswered question for mankind is ‘are we alone?’ Some will say yes. Others will say no. Some sit on the fence, whilst others have little thought or opinions on the topic. Over the last 70 years or so, incidents, reports and footage ha

Fancy yourself a historian? ‘Tales from Down the Drain’, is looking for volunteers to help conduct historic research and...
02/06/2026

Fancy yourself a historian? ‘Tales from Down the Drain’, is looking for volunteers to help conduct historic research and uncover this hidden history. If you’re looking for an opportunity to hone your archival research skills, contribute to original academic research and help co-curate an upcoming exhibition, this is your perfect chance!
To get involved, sign up for an information session online on 13 July, or in-person at the history centre on 9 July. Register on eventbrite:

Information sessions for the Tales from Down the Drain project.

  50 years ago an agreement between the UK and Iceland ended the Third and last Cod War. Pictured (thanks to Bullnose He...
01/06/2026

50 years ago an agreement between the UK and Iceland ended the Third and last Cod War. Pictured (thanks to Bullnose Heritage Group) is trawler CS Forester shelled and impounded by Iceland in 1974.
Hull Maritime
Hull Libraries

Don’t forget our new exhibition opens on Tuesday 2nd June. Come and discover photographs of Hull’s waterways in the 1930...
29/05/2026

Don’t forget our new exhibition opens on Tuesday 2nd June. Come and discover photographs of Hull’s waterways in the 1930s-40s, and about the man who took them. A war veteran, teacher and photographer, William Jackson who also happened to be colour blind.



Hull Museums
Hull Libraries
The Royal Photographic Society

Address

Worship Street
Kingston Upon Hull
HU28BG

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441482317500

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