The Day The City Split In Two / A River Full Of Stories
The New River Ancholme is a tributary of the Humber Estuary. The river drains the Ancholme Valley in North Lincolnshire, that lies between Ermine Street to the west and the North Lincolnshire Wolds to the east. It runs straight and north for 17 miles from Harlam Hill Lock in the south below Snitterby Carrs to … Continue reading Bridges over the River Ancholme
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
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 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
As we made preparations for Open Bridges we were invited on the Syntan as it travelled from Beverley down the River Hull, to Hull Marina for the Folk and Maritime Festival. The journey was to collect stills, film footage and bridge and vessel timings for Open Bridges. We documented the journey in five stages. The … Continue reading Open Bridges: photographs from the MV Syntan September 2017
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 … Continue reading Open Bridges First Anniversary
Twenty years ago I showed the late great John Peel around Hull for a TV show. Here we are talking about how the river has influenced the culture of the city, about music in Hull and our independence. Great footage includes a trip to the Adelphi club, and a look round the graffiti art warehouse … Continue reading John Peel Hull & Humber
Open Bridges: For the first time in the city’s history all 13 of Hull’s bridges raised, swung or closed simultaneously splitting the city in two at 20:17 hours on the autumnal equinox 2017 during Hull City of Culture’s Freedom Season. These stunning stills from Octovision Media's drone footage show the powerful tugs with search lights … Continue reading Shots from the Night Sky
Open Bridges: For the first time in Hull’s history the city will be split in two when all Hull’s 13 bridges will be simultaneously raised or barriered, momentarily denying the freedom of movement east or west across the River Hull. On September 22nd Open Bridges will signify the vital role bridges play in our everyday … Continue reading Svitzer Valiant
Open Bridges: For the first time in Hull’s history the city will be split in two when all Hull’s 13 bridges will be simultaneously raised or barriered, momentarily denying the freedom of movement east or west across the River Hull. On September 22nd Open Bridges will signify the vital role bridges play in our everyday … Continue reading SMS Towage Englishman
The beautifully restored Humber Keel COMRADE will sail down the River Hull and into the Humber Estuary as part of the Open Bridges journey. Find out about the COMRADE from Humber Keel COMRADE’s Sailing Master, John Medland's biography of the vessel: "The steel hulled barge originally named Wanda was built in 1923 by Warren's Shipyard … Continue reading Humber Keel Comrade