The Day The City Split In Two / A River Full Of Stories
A Steam Power Station Sculcoates power station was in operation from 1898 to 1976, with the cooling tower lasting another three years before being demolished. The plant towered over Sculcoates and can be seen in many photographs of the time, looming on the horizon. During the 1950s the plant employed about 260 staff. The photograph … Continue reading Sculcoates Power Station
Hull South Bridge Company 1886 South Bridge is somewhat of an enigma. It crossed the river roughly where the tidal barrier is, as can be traced through Victoria Dock's South Bridge Road to link the east with the pier and ferries and markets of the west. It was built for the passage of pedestrians, horse … Continue reading 20 South Bridge
It’s seven years today since Open Bridges night! We chose the autumn equinox for the event, to draw attention to, and celebrate the lifeblood of the city, the River Hull, by separating the city east and west, raising or closing all the bridges over the river simultaneously with priority to river vessels. The equinox is … Continue reading Open Bridges 7th Anniversary