Stop Press: Open Bridges made history when for the first, and only time, all 13 of the bridges over the River Hull raised, swung or closed simultaneously splitting the city of Hull in two at 20:17 hours on the autumn equinox, 22nd September 2017.
Open Bridges Hull: “A truly memorable evening when we all worked together to overcome the odds and produce something spectacular. Thanks to all that made this possible and to our VIP guests” HMS Pickle Captain Mal Nicholson
There were so many adventures during Open Bridges, and everyone who was part of it had a different story to tell. While the Motor Barge Syntan sailed down the River Hull HMS Pickle and Humber Keel Comrade – with Humber Rescue on the river – prepared to meet where the river flows into the Humber estuary. Then, at 20:17 hours on the autumn equinox 2017 all 13 of Hull’s river bridges closed to traffic, separating the city into two for the first time in its history. HMS Pickle fired 13 rockets into the night sky to mark the moment. The vessels sailed out into the estuary to be met by the waiting, powerful Svitzer Maersk and SMS Towage tugs with searchlights and water canons. As the vessels disappeared into darkness the soundscape began.
Have a look at Octovision Media’s stunning drone footage of Open Bridges from the night sky…
The following gallery is a selection of photographs by our Open Bridges event photographer Graeme Oxby. Click on an image and scroll through.
Open Bridges is an independent all Hull based project by Duffy-Howard Music taking place during the Hull City of Culture Freedom Season. We are delighted that every aspect of planning and delivery of Open Bridges is by people in Hull.
Open Bridges Rich & Lou photograph by Graeme Oxby
The next installment of Open Bridges, A River Full Of Stories launches tonight in Hull. See you there if you are coming, click here for details
Rich & Lou Duffy-Howard
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It’s a year since Open Bridges made history when for the first, and only time, all 13 of the bridges over the River Hull raised, swung or closed simultaneously splitting the city of Hull in two at 20:17 hours on the autumn equinox, 22nd September 2017. The next installment of Open Bridges, A River Full Of Stories launches tonight in Hull. See you there if you are coming, click here for details
Rich & Lou Duffy-Howard
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So very many thanks for inviting me to the launch. I never stop telling people about the magical night, one year ago, when I WAS THERE!!! Whatever memories slip from my mind as I age, I am certain that night will remain there for ever. Thankyou Lou and Rich and everyone else who helped to make this happen.
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Thank you Yvonne 🙂
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