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Background imageHull Collection: Children at Play, Hull Sailors Orphanage

Children at Play, Hull Sailors Orphanage
Children playing at the Hull Sailors Orphanage, also known as Newland Homes. The boys are in naval uniform. A gardener mows the grass

Background imageHull Collection: Icelandic Trawler

Icelandic Trawler
This British built Icelandic trawler at Grimsby docks, Lincolnshire, England, is being lifted up to examine the hull and for repainting

Background imageHull Collection: G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton

G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton
JHL390978 G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton, Plymouth, 16th September, 1922 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Background imageHull Collection: Our British Navy- Past and Present, from The Boys Own Paper (colour litho)

Our British Navy- Past and Present, from The Boys Own Paper (colour litho)
XCF285101 Our British Navy- Past and Present, from The Boys Own Paper (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHull Collection: The launching of the RMS Mauretania, 28th July 1938 (b / w photo)

The launching of the RMS Mauretania, 28th July 1938 (b / w photo)
STC255818 The launching of the RMS Mauretania, 28th July 1938 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The second RMS Mauretania)

Background imageHull Collection: Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving)

Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving)
1590204 Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley)

Background imageHull Collection: King George Dock, Hull, East Yorkshire. March 1965

King George Dock, Hull, East Yorkshire. March 1965

Background imageHull Collection: Coats Of Arms Of The Major Yorkshire Towns. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C. 1900

Coats Of Arms Of The Major Yorkshire Towns. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C. 1900
Coats Of Arms Of The Major Yorkshire Towns. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C.1900

Background imageHull Collection: Spring Bank Orphanage Band, Hull

Spring Bank Orphanage Band, Hull
The boys band at the Spring Bank Orphanage Band, Hull, pose with their instruments and conductor. Date: 1920

Background imageHull Collection: U. S. mail steam ship Arctic: Collins line builders, hull by

U. S. mail steam ship Arctic: Collins line builders, hull by
U.S. mail steam ship Arctic: Collins line builders, hull by Wm. H. Brown N.Y. engines by Stillman Allen & Co. Novelty Works N.Y. Date c1850. U.S

Background imageHull Collection: Hull Fair Sideshow / 1958

Hull Fair Sideshow / 1958
Sensational sideshow at Hull Fair, run by the Testo family (left to right: Dolly, Amy, and George)

Background imageHull Collection: Come thou out, Housewife called Flosi to Bergthora, 1913

Come thou out, Housewife called Flosi to Bergthora, 1913. Bergthorsknoll, the home of Njall, is burnt down in the Icelandic saga Njals Saga, killing Njal and his family

Background imageHull Collection: The launch of the Cunard White Star Liner - Queen Mary

The launch of the Cunard White Star Liner - Queen Mary by HM The Queen at Clydebank, Septmeber 26th, 1934. Now permanently located at Long Beach, California, United States. Date: 1934

Background imageHull Collection: Medieval Shipping

Medieval Shipping
Men-of-war of this type are used by Henry V in his attack on France : the shields mounted on the side of the hull bear the arms of the principal warriors on board. Date: 14th - 15th centuries

Background imageHull Collection: Ro-Ro PCC Car Transporting Vessel

Ro-Ro PCC Car Transporting Vessel in Southampton Water. Since 1970 the market for exporting and importing cars has increased dramatically and the number and type of RO/ROs has increased also

Background imageHull Collection: An electrically powered submarine designed by D L Tuch

An electrically powered submarine designed by D L Tuch
5311824 An electrically powered submarine designed by D L Tuch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an electrically powered submarine designed by D. L)

Background imageHull Collection: A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho)

A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho)
938543 A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection

Background imageHull Collection: Shipwright or ship's carpenter standing on a scaffold and driving wedges into the stern of a ship

Shipwright or ship's carpenter standing on a scaffold and driving wedges into the stern of a ship with a wooden
FLO4577786 Shipwright or ship's carpenter standing on a scaffold and driving wedges into the stern of a ship with a wooden trunnel. At his feet, his auger, axe and punch

Background imageHull Collection: The Hull steamship Orlando, 1850

The Hull steamship Orlando, 1850
3330462 The Hull steamship Orlando, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Hull steamship Orlando, built for the passenger trade between Hull and Gothenburg)

Background imageHull Collection: Hull of an 18th century Royal Naval frigate, cannon and section through steamboat

Hull of an 18th century Royal Naval frigate, cannon and section through steamboat
FLO4623013 Hull of an 18th century Royal Naval frigate, cannon and section through steamboat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Background imageHull Collection: Building a Battleship (colour litho)

Building a Battleship (colour litho)
3626857 Building a Battleship (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a Battleship)

Background imageHull Collection: The hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship, 1850

The hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship, 1850
3330621 The hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait depicting the hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHull Collection: Exhibition of model ships at the Royal Naval Museum, Somerset House

Exhibition of model ships at the Royal Naval Museum, Somerset House. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an
FLO4669392 Exhibition of model ships at the Royal Naval Museum, Somerset House. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors

Background imageHull Collection: Building a standard ship, illustration from The Western Front, pub

Building a standard ship, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404013 Building a standard ship, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageHull Collection: WARD after 5 days, 15 June 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

WARD after 5 days, 15 June 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
WARD after 5 days, 15 June 1918 (date created or published later). The USS Ward (DD-139), a destroyer ship of the United States Navy built during World War I at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Background imageHull Collection: Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Creator: J. R. W

Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Creator: J. R. W
Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Warship launched using electricity. Hammers and battering-rams were applied to the foremost blocks

Background imageHull Collection: Shipyard, 1850. Creator: Willem Antonie van Deventer

Shipyard, 1850. Creator: Willem Antonie van Deventer
Shipyard, 1850

Background imageHull Collection: A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. Plate: Plate XIII

Background imageHull Collection: Caulking of a Vessel, 1660-1686. Creator: Lieve Verschuir

Caulking of a Vessel, 1660-1686. Creator: Lieve Verschuir
Caulking of a Vessel, 1660-1686

Background imageHull Collection: The Shipyard of the Amsterdam Admiralty, 1655-1660. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen

The Shipyard of the Amsterdam Admiralty, 1655-1660. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
The Shipyard of the Amsterdam Admiralty, 1655-1660

Background imageHull Collection: Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, launching party, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown

Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, launching party, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, launching party, 1913 Mar 8

Background imageHull Collection: Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Background imageHull Collection: Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Background imageHull Collection: Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Background imageHull Collection: City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

Background imageHull Collection: City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

Background imageHull Collection: City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

Background imageHull Collection: Detroit on the ways, between 1890 and 1905. Creator: Unknown

Detroit on the ways, between 1890 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Detroit on the ways, between 1890 and 1905

Background imageHull Collection: Valkyrie III in Erie Basin, 1895 Aug 24. Creator: Johns Johnston

Valkyrie III in Erie Basin, 1895 Aug 24. Creator: Johns Johnston
Valkyrie III in Erie Basin, 1895 Aug 24. Unsuccessful British challenger of the ninth America's Cup race in 1895 against American yacht Defender

Background imageHull Collection: Mayflower, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston

Mayflower, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston
Mayflower, 1886. Victorious US defender of the sixth America's Cup in 1886 against Scottish challenger Galatea. Designed by Ned Burgess, built entirely of wood by George Lawley & Son

Background imageHull Collection: Mayflower, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston

Mayflower, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston
Mayflower, 1886. Victorious US defender of the sixth America's Cup in 1886 against Scottish challenger Galatea. Designed by Ned Burgess, built entirely of wood by George Lawley & Son

Background imageHull Collection: Galatea, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston

Galatea, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston
Galatea, 1886

Background imageHull Collection: U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

Background imageHull Collection: U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

Background imageHull Collection: U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

Background imageHull Collection: U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

Background imageHull Collection: U.S.S. Maine, just before the launching, 1889. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Maine, just before the launching, 1889. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Maine, just before the launching, 1889

Background imageHull Collection: U.S.S. Maine, wedging up before launching, 1889. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Maine, wedging up before launching, 1889. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Maine, wedging up before launching, 1889




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"Hull: A City Rich in History and Culture" Discover the vibrant city of Hull, where history and culture intertwine seamlessly. From its iconic sports stadiums like Boothferry Park Art - home to Hull City FC, and The Boulevard Stadium Fine Art - the historic ground Rugby League Club, to the nostalgic charm FAIR in 1905, this city has something for everyone. Step back in time as you explore HULL DOCKS, once a bustling hub of maritime activity that shaped the city's identity. Immerse yourself in the local spirit with Postcode Sector Map sheet 18 Humberside and North East Midlands or delve deeper into Northern England with Postcode District Map sheet 4. For football enthusiasts, K C Stadium Art showcases the passion that runs through every fan's veins. But Hull is not just about sports; it boasts cultural gems such as The Cutty Sark, an old Tea Clipper nestled in Greenwich, London. This testament to maritime heritage reminds us of Hull's historical significance as a port town. Music lovers will appreciate Scriabin / Hull 1914 – a nod to one of Russia's greatest composers who performed here over a century ago. Meanwhile, Aldham Dock in Goole offers glimpses into Yorkshire's industrial past while highlighting its enduring beauty. Marvel at a cutaway view of an American warship or simply soak up the serene atmosphere at Hull Harbour – there is no shortage of sights that will leave you captivated by this remarkable city. Hull truly encapsulates both tradition and progress; it is a place where old meets new effortlessly. So come and experience all that this extraordinary destination has to offer – from its rich sporting legacy to its captivating landmarks – there is always something waiting for you around every corner.