Saturday, 29 March 2014

Fact 12. Hull's first public park was The People's Park.

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People's Park son became known as Pearson Park after the benefactor that donated the land. Hull had the Botanic Gardens that had open...
Sunday, 23 March 2014

Fact 11. Hull is twinned with Chisinau.

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Following the last blogs link with current events with a Russian connection today's also links with the current 'unrest in the regi...
Monday, 17 March 2014

Fact 10. Hull nearly caused a war with Russia.

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At these times of heightened tension with Russia it reminded me of an other occasion when Hull was at the centre of events. 110 years ago,...
Monday, 10 March 2014

Fact 9. Clear fruit drops were invented in Hull.

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Perhaps not an earth shattering claim to fame but goes someway to sweeten life. Boiled sweets, not necessarily Needlers though. In 1...
Friday, 7 March 2014

Fact 8. Hull Prison was opened in 1870.

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The current Hull prison was opened on Hedon Road, opposite Alexandra Dock, in 1870. Previously the Prison had been in the Blockhouse fortif...
Sunday, 23 February 2014

Fact 7. Hull's first 'port'.

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Hull's first port is called the Old Harbour or the Haven. It stretches from it's meeting at Sammy's Point where The Deep Aquari...
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Friday, 14 February 2014

Fact 6. Amy Johnson, aviation pioneer was from Hull.

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Amy Johnson was born in Hull on 1st July 1903. Her maternal Great Grandfather, Jack Hodge, had been Sherif and Mayor of Hull in the 1860. H...