The Day The City Split In Two / A River Full Of Stories
The Nev Cole Way - New Holland, Barrow and Barton Walking west on the Nev Cole Way, New Holland's terminal still retains the railway that took ferry passengers from Hull to explore the south bank. On this journey there are so many detours that could be taken inland to investigate the wealth of history on … Continue reading What Makes the Humber – Chapter 3
The Nev Cole Way - North Killingholme to Goxhill Haven The Nev Cole Way is a 57 mile linear walk, starting at Burton-on-Stather (on the River Trent) which finishes at Nettleton in Lincolnshire. The path joins the coast at North Killingholme and we picked it up there and headed north-west rounding Skitter Ness and east … Continue reading What Makes the Humber – Chapter 2
The River Lud, Buck Beck & River Freshney What Makes the Humber is a 10 year long and ongoing project that documents the changing landscape, confluences, and tributaries that make the Humber. From the Ouse and Trent to the less familiar Buck Beck, Crabley Creek and the Nev Cole Way. The project was launched in … Continue reading What Makes the Humber – Chapter 1
We had a good day at the Redeye Photography Network's Hothouse conference of presentations on Saturday. International photographers were invited to speak on the themes of sustainabilty and their work and practice as part of Humber Eco Fest. We enjoyed the whole day of varied presentations. Rich spoke about the 'What Makes the Humber' exhibition … Continue reading Presentation at RedEye Photography Network Hothouse
Great piece in the Yorkshire Post about our 'What Makes the Humber' exhibition at Hull Truck as part of Humber Eco Fest. It's free and on until November 11 th at Hull Truck Theatre and via QR code at the exhibition to unlock the full 160 images in the online gallery.
Thanks to everyone who came to the opening of 'What Makes The Humber' exhibition at Hull Truck Theatre and online via a QR code at the exhibition. And thanks to Steve Morantz for his photo and words: "An extensive project portraying the Humber and its multitude of sources. A visual taste treat of which is … Continue reading ‘What Makes the Humber’ Open at Hull Truck
What Makes the Humber The next chapter of Open Bridges, 'What Makes the Humber' exhibition opens at Hull Truck Theatre as part of Humber Eco Fest. If you'd like to come along to the opening night Tues 24th at 6pm we'd be very pleased to see you. We will be there, the bar is open … Continue reading ‘What Makes The Humber’ Invitation
What Makes the Humber Photographs by Richard Duffy-HowardPart of Humber Eco Fest: tackling climate change and protecting biodiversity. October 24 to November 11 upstairs at Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LB. Open Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11am – 5pm, Wednesdays & Saturdays 10am – 5pm. On show days the exhibition is also open … Continue reading What Makes The Humber Exhibition at Hull Truck
We first met David Hamilton of Brigham Sailing Club sailing at Emmotland on the River Hull, on the footbridge above West Beck at the confluence with Frodingham Beck that makes the River Hull. It was 2018 and we were in the midst of a heatwave wandering up the river on the Rotsea side. David owns … Continue reading Racing on the River Hull with Brigham Sailing Club 1960s
The caption to the photograph above by Bernard Sharp reads: Humber Estuary, 1985. Visible at low tide at Marfleet Growths, the wreck of the concrete-hulled 'Crete Street' was built circa 1915. In the background is the Salt End jetty. We forwarded the image and caption to Richard Lewis at http://www.thecretefleet.com who sent us the following … Continue reading Cretestreet By Richard Lewis
This is the final part of our series of Bernard Sharp's photographs from the 1980s. This chapter encompasses the north bank of the Humber Estuary from Hessle Haven in the west to Hedon Haven in the east. Thanks very much to Bernard for the permission to use both the images and text – all copyright … Continue reading Humber Estuary by Bernard Sharp
King George Dock This is the final part of our series of Bernard Sharp's dock photographs from the 1980s and like the others contain some amazing images. This gallery also contains two photographs from 1975 of the sailing barge Ethel, taken on Bernard's Brownie. Thanks very much to Bernard for the permission to use both … Continue reading Hull Docks 1980s Part 7 by Bernard Sharp
Alexandra Dock Thanks very much to Bernard for the permission to use both the images and text – all copyright Bernard Sharp and published under licence. All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by Bernard to accompany each photograph below the gallery. Alexandra Dock, Kingston upon Hull, Monday, 19 July, 1982. The … Continue reading Hull Docks 1980s Part 6 by Bernard Sharp
Albert Dock - Tall Ships Thanks very much to Bernard for the permission to use both the images and text – all copyright Bernard Sharp and published under licence. All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by Bernard to accompany each photograph below the gallery. Albert Dock, Kingston upon Hull, Sunday, 3 … Continue reading Hull Docks 1980s Part 5 by Bernard Sharp
ALBERT DOCK Thanks very much to Bernard for the permission to use both the images and text – all copyright Bernard Sharp and published under licence. All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by Bernard to accompany each photograph below the gallery. There's also an Albert Dock Part 2 with a focus … Continue reading Hull Docks 1980s Part 4 by Bernard sharp
Princes, Humber, St Andrews and Railway Thanks very much to Bernard for the permission to use both the images and text – all copyright Bernard Sharp and published under licence. All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by Bernard to accompany each photograph below the gallery. St Andrew's Dock, Kingston upon Hull, … Continue reading Hull Docks 1980s Part 3 by Bernard Sharp
Queen Elizabeth and William Wright Thanks very much to Bernard for the permission to use both the images and text – all copyright Bernard Sharp and published under licence. All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by Bernard to accompany each photograph below the gallery. Queen Elizabeth Dock, Kingston upon Hull, Tuesday, … Continue reading Hull Docks 1980s Part 2 by Bernard Sharp
Here's the first in a series of posts of the docks in Hull as documented by Bernard in the 1980's. Thanks very much to Bernard for the permission to use both the images and text – all copyright Bernard Sharp and published under licence. All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by … Continue reading Hull Docks 1980s Part 1 by Bernard Sharp
We recieved this wonderful poem from Roy this week. Roy told us he served in the Merchant Navy for a seven year span, from 1959 – 1966, sailing on Wilson Line vessels Borodino, Cattaro, Trentino and Rialto and Port Line’s Port Brisbane and Port Halifax along with United Baltic Corporation’s Baltic Importer. Roy’s a full … Continue reading Roy Bainton – The Silent River
This is the third gallery of Brian Latus' photographs this time of the River Hull in the 1960s after Brian's story below. We recently came across these fantastically evocative photographs of the River Hull and Docks taken by Brian Latus in the 1960s. Brian’s son, Martin, tells his story: “My father was born in Lime … Continue reading Brian Latus River Hull 1960s
Here is the second gallery of Brian Latus' photographs of Hull Docks in the 1960s below his story. We recently came across these fantastically evocative photographs of the River Hull and Docks taken by Brian Latus in the 1960s. Brian’s son, Martin, tells his story: “My father was born in Lime Street near North Bridge … Continue reading Brian Latus Hull Docks 1960s Part 2
We recently came across these fantastically evocative photographs of the River Hull and Docks taken by Brian Latus in the 1960s. Brian’s son, Martin, tells his story: “My father was born in Lime Street near North Bridge in Hull in 1931, the middle of three children. During the war the family returned from the public … Continue reading Brian Latus Hull Docks 1960s Part 1
We recently visited the incredidble Old Hall at Gainsborough, built in the 15th Century on the east bank of the River Trent. Gainsborough developed into a thriving port in the 18th Century which rivalled Hull in trade and was granted official port status in the 19th. We continued exploring the west bank of the Trent … Continue reading The Comrade at Keadby
1982 - 1984 Bernard’s black and white photographs are all taken between 1982 and 1984 apart from the first photo in the gallery - a 1975 image taken with a Brownie. Along with the River in Colour posts Bernard’s documenting of the River Hull covers almost 50 years capturing the changing landscape with fantastic images … Continue reading The River in Black & White by Bernard Sharp
2005 - 2021 All of the images and accompanying text are copyright Bernard Sharp and used with permission and under licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0). All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by Bernard to accompany each photograph below the gallery. Humber Street, Kingston upon Hull Wednesday, 29 December, 2010. Central Dry Dock, 1820, extended … Continue reading The River in Colour by Bernard Sharp – Part 5
1982 - 1989 All of the images and accompanying text are copyright Bernard Sharp and used with permission and under licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0). All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by Bernard to accompany each photograph below the gallery. River Hull, Stoneferry, Kingston upon Hull Sunday, 15 August, 1982 Upstream of Ferry Lane … Continue reading The River in Colour by Bernard Sharp – Part 4
1990 - 2021 All of the images and accompanying text are copyright Bernard Sharp and used with permission and under licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0). All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by Bernard to accompany each photograph below the gallery. Old Harbour, River Hull, Kingston upon Hull. Friday, 16 March, 1990. At left, the … Continue reading The River in Colour by Bernard Sharp – Part 3
1978 - 1989 All of the images and accompanying text are copyright Bernard Sharp and used with permission and under licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0). All of the photographs are numbered with the corresponding text by Bernard to accompany each photograph below the gallery. Old Harbour, River Hull, Kingston upon Hull. June 1978. A busy harbour, looking towards … Continue reading The River in Colour by Bernard Sharp – Part 2
The Launch of the Hoo Pride We stumbled across the image of the launch being photographed on-line and became particularly interested as the photographer in the suit bears a striking resemblance to my Dad. He set up and ran an industrial and marine switchgear and controls company from Scale Lane in the 70's and 80's, … Continue reading The River in Colour by Bernard Sharp – Part 1
By Richard Lewis Ferro-Concrete Barge Building in Hull – Tarran Industries In September 1943, the Ministry of War Transport placed an order for 40 Stem-head Open Barges to be built by Tarran Industries of Hull. The founder and Managing Director of Tarran Industries was Robert Tarran who had had been born in Kingston upon Hull … Continue reading Hull’s World War II Concrete Barges Part 2
By Richard Lewis The History of Concrete Shipbuilding In 1848, Frenchman, Joseph-Louis Lambot built a ‘ferro-cement’ dinghy. A second one following in 1849 and ‘Ferciment’, the methodologies and materials used to build his concrete boats, was patented, and presented at the 1855 ‘Exposition Universelle’ in Paris. His ‘Bateau Ciment’ dinghies were still afloat in 1901 and … Continue reading Hull’s World War II Concrete Barges Part 1
At 17:50 on June 2nd 100 passengers boarded Bridlington's famous Pleasure Cruiser - the just turned 75 year old Yorkshire Belle - on Albert Dock to join the flotilla sailing to the Humber Bridge before the lighting of Hessle Town Council's beacon to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Four galleries of photgraphs by Richard Duffy-Howard below … Continue reading Humber Platinum Jubilee Flotilla
It's four years today since Open Bridges! We have great memories of the Open Bridges night and the subsequent River Full of Stories history events. Here's a gallery of some photos showing just a few of the many lovely people we met along the way who became part of the team that made it happen. … Continue reading Open Bridges fourth anniversary
Rich & I are thrilled that Open Bridges is featured in arts magazine The Critical Fish. It's full of fantastic photos and especially good to see Rich's Engines & Insects exhibition pieces described and displayed in the article. Thank you to all the team and to Jill Howett for putting this lovely piece together. https://thecriticalfish.co.uk/open-bridges/ … Continue reading The Critical Fish
We are delighted that The Hull Story announces the next chapter of Open Bridges / A River Full of Stories. Find out about it at the link: https://www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/open-bridges-churches The Hull Story is an excellent news magazine. It's great to have a quality independent voice for Hull which is an ideal fit with the Open Bridges … Continue reading The Hull Story
First Day Of The Heatwave by Lou Loudhailer. This is my newest recording, a marriage of music, video, pictures and words telling of a meander along the headwaters of the River Hull, exploring it's sources in the Yorkshire Wolds. The narrative is one of the chapters in our Open Bridges - A River Full Of … Continue reading First Day Of The Heatwave
It three years since Open Bridges! Have a look through our gallery of photo memories: Comrade photo by SydpixA River Full of Stories book launchMemory sharing on board The SyntanBrigham Scows race on the River Hull through Emmotland by RDHKeith and JanetDrypool Bridge by RDHOpen Bridges by Phil WithersOpen Bridges Engines and Insects exhibitionRich & … Continue reading Open Bridges Third Anniversary Photos
Open Bridges made history when for the first, and only time, all the bridges over the River Hull were raised, swung or closed simultaneously splitting the city in two at 20:17 hours on the autumn equinox, 22nd September 2017. HMS Pickle at Open Bridges by Graeme OxbyDrypool Bridge by RDHSouth from Scott Street to North … Continue reading Open Bridges Third Anniversary
A River Full of Stories - the book! We are delighted that our book has had over 300 loans in Hull and East Riding libraries already, and it is available to order from UK libraries by inter library loan. There are also copies at The British Library, The Bodleian Library Oxford University, The Cambridge University … Continue reading A River Full of Stories Book News
The Open Bridges Hull UK award winning short film with musique concrète soundtrack is available in full, on line for the first time. To watch the film settle down in a comfy chair, turn the lights down & the volume up and soak it up, it’s an immersive experience. This 20 minute film produced for … Continue reading Open Bridges Film & Musique Concrète Soundtrack
The Open Bridges exhibition - A River Full of Stories - has had a great run in Hull Maritime Museum where it has been on display together with the films for the last six months. The museum has now closed to be refurbished as part of Hull: Yorkshire's Maritime City so we spent the morning … Continue reading A River Full of Stories Film
The last post of the HDM archive detail posts starts with an intriguing image. At first glance the picture of the BOCM building from 1911 appears deserted but on the bank-side on the left hand edge you can see what appears to be a man and a woman presiding over the contents of a bag, … Continue reading River Hull Archive #27
One of the main threads running through A River Full of Stories is that of the Lighterman. The following photographs and details from the HDM river archive focus on the lighters and Lightermen on the River Hull. The first images below show the lighter Tort and crew just North of the new Myton Bridge in … Continue reading River Hull Archive #26
This series of posts will complete our record of River Hull archive photographs from the Hull Daily Mail which we repaired and restored. They are published with many thanks to Angus Young, and used with permission. This next series of photographs of details were taken on and around the piers, Corporation - Victoria - and … Continue reading River Hull Archive #25
This series of posts will complete our record of River Hull archive photographs from the Hull Daily Mail which we repaired and restored. They are published with many thanks to Angus Young, and used with permission. They've all been published previously on here and some included in the River Full of Stories book. Whilst we were … Continue reading River Hull Archive #24
These next few posts will complete our record of River Hull archive photographs from the Hull Daily Mail which we repaired and restored. They are published with many thanks to Angus Young, and used with permission. This gallery of photographs contain images from 1885 to the 1990s. The following two posts will focus on the … Continue reading River Hull Archive #23
A River Full of Stories is getting a great response from the libraries. The book has been a labour of love to produce so we are delighted to find out how popular it is. There is still a chance to see the exhibition and films at Hull Maritime Museum this year, and we have news … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Just released! The River Full of Stories trailer featuring a trip down the River Hull on board MV Syntan with introductions from some of the people we met to record their memories of life on the River Hull, Janet Anderson (nee Webster), Edward Moore, Keith Eastwood, Neville Pinder, John Dean, Bill Midgley and John Drury. … Continue reading A River Full of Stories Film Trailer
Thanks to Ian Halstead for contributing his superb photograph to A River Full of Stories: River Hull 1993 "Taken one Sunday morning in April or May 1993, a very calm and still day, and I remember the fantastic quality of the light that elevated anything it shone on. You still get a hint of how … Continue reading River Hull 1993
A River Full of Stories - the book! We are delighted that we have now delivered copies to all Hull and East Riding libraries and it is available to order from all UK libraries by inter library loan. “The book is utterly fabulous, a real artefact and a joy to behold. Such images, such production … Continue reading A River Full of Stories at all UK Libraries