We are delighted to announce that A River Full of Stories book of memories and photographs of life on and around the River Hull is now published and the first edition will be available in all Hull & East Riding Libraries from 14th October.
Thank you to everybody who has contributed fascinating memories, stories and photographs, to all our partners and sponsors, and everybody in the River Full of Stories team.
“The River Hull as it was in its heyday is brought to life in a new book that tells first-hand accounts of life on and around the river and is illustrated with over 200 photographs from the 19th century to the present day, many previously unpublished or rarely seen.
The hardback presentation book, A River Full of Stories, is brimming with previously untold memories from river men and women whose lives were intertwined with the river as they worked, lived and played there.
A River Full of Stories celebrates the culture and heritage of the River Hull and is created by the organisers of Open Bridges who have produced copies for all libraries and museums in Hull and the East Riding where it is available from 14th October.”
The Exhibition and Films
The free exhibition showcasing both the films made for Open Bridges and A River Full of Stories are on display at Hull Maritime Museum until the end of 2019. The museum is open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm, and Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
Thanks to a great all Hull team: author Russ Litten and heritage researcher Andy Richardson of Freetownway Productions; film makers Philip Codd, Alex Davies and Humber Film Creative Community; Mike Sison & G.F.Smith; Dave Cosway & everyone at Wyke Printers and graphic designer Martin Lewsley of Atomluft Graphic Design.
And thanks to our sponsors: the National Heritage Lottery Fund; Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City; Kingstown Works Limited (KWL); Hull City Council and the Sir James Reckitt Charity.
Rich & Lou
