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Our latest profile pic was created by Ila May in our Thought Bubble at @HumberStSesh Very Autumnal, we think. Thank you Ila May.
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What Are My Top 5 Grimms’ Fairytales? We bumped into storyteller Eden Valentine at the Big Malarkey and he told us all about his brotherly love. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4stdn68a @hull_libraries @big_malarkey
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R.I.P. Douglas Dunn 1942 - 2026 Very sad news about the passing of poet Douglas Dunn. He wrote many great poems in and about Hull. As tribute, here’s the film @PoetDeanwilson6 made about the him. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yc2stc29 @hull_libraries @UniOfHull @PLSoc
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On our podcast this week: Legal matters Ed Heppel from the Employment team at Wilkin Chapman Rollits helps Burnsy answer your questions about sackings, redundancy and AI. Here: tinyurl.com/mw3ztcsf or you usual podcast dealer. @hull_libraries @WCllpSolicitors @bbcburnsy
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Imagine trying to conserve Hull’s historic architecture damaged during the Blitz while on leave from fighting the Nazis. My latest for @CuriosityHull
Who Saved Two Georgian Landmarks In Hull? Our post-war demolition correspondent Angus Young writes about a fella you may not have heard of but who the whole city owes a debt of gratitude. curiosityhull.co.uk/who-save… @hull_libraries @angus_young61
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Who Saved Two Georgian Landmarks In Hull? Our post-war demolition correspondent Angus Young writes about a fella you may not have heard of but who the whole city owes a debt of gratitude. curiosityhull.co.uk/who-save… @hull_libraries @angus_young61
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Don’t miss the chance to treat yourself to a unique book on Hull and Houdini. Great Xmas present and all proceeds are donated to Yorkshire Cancer Research.
How Many Times Did Houdini Appear In Hull? Our legendary escapolgist correspondent Angus Young reports on a new book about our city and the world famous daredevil. curiosityhull.co.uk/how-many… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullhistorynews
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What Are Those Little Houses Near Picky Park? You can’t drive down Hessle High Road without seeing them, but what are they and why? As always, Hull Tour Guide Paul Schofield has the answers. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3dwndm3a @hull_libraries @hullccinfo
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What Is Curation? Artist Lucy Brooke – of the Feminine Urge Collective – outlines what the role of a curator involves and why it matters. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4j3jhj5e @hull_libraries
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How Many Times Did Houdini Appear In Hull? Our legendary escapolgist correspondent Angus Young reports on a new book about our city and the world famous daredevil. curiosityhull.co.uk/how-many… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullhistorynews
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What Are The Things We Leave Behind? Carl from the Broken Orchestra explains the thinking behind their recent Freedom Festival installation. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mr2t52pe @hull_libraries @brokenorchestra @VisitHull
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Who First Found A Dinosaur Bone? An anonymous HU9 dweller asked this question at the Big Malarkey. And the answer is a little more complicated than you might think. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mvzbc97e @hull_libraries @big_malarkey @Hull_Museums
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Our latest podcast is proving particularly popular. From this, we extrapolate that what the public really like is listening to three owld men complaining. Looks like we’ve finally found the perfect format.
On our podcast this week: With Hull Fair underway, Burnsy is joined by Angus Young to discuss the past, present and possible future of this 700YO tradition. Here: curiosityhull.co.uk/curiosit… or your preferred pod source. @hull_libraries @bbcburnsy @angus_young61 @HullFairHQ
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In which brandy snap is the subject of extensive debate.
On our podcast this week: With Hull Fair underway, Burnsy is joined by Angus Young to discuss the past, present and possible future of this 700YO tradition. Here: curiosityhull.co.uk/curiosit… or your preferred pod source. @hull_libraries @bbcburnsy @angus_young61 @HullFairHQ
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On our podcast this week: With Hull Fair underway, Burnsy is joined by Angus Young to discuss the past, present and possible future of this 700YO tradition. Here: curiosityhull.co.uk/curiosit… or your preferred pod source. @hull_libraries @bbcburnsy @angus_young61 @HullFairHQ
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On our podcast this week: With the fair underway, Burnsy is joined by Angus Young to discuss the past, present and possible future of this 700YO tradition. Here: curiosityhull.co.uk/curiosit… or via your preferred pod source. @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @HullFairHQ @VisitHull
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What Is My Favourite Green Space In Hull? Actor Jess Morley selects an overlooked park in Hull as her secret escape. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3c5t2525 @hull_libraries @Hullccnews
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What Is The Role Of A Conservationist? Rob is the Head of Conservation at The Deep and he’s out there, looking after our planet for us. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yc5uccev @hull_libraries @TheDeepHull
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What Part Did Hull Play In The Opening Up Of North America? Once again Dr Robb Robinson, of the Uni of Hull, is in a place you’ve not heard of talking about a bloke you’ve not heard of and amazing us all. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3rma92cw @hull_libraries @HullMaritime
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A different view of the former railway cottages at Walton Street. Love that window.
Which Walton Street Landmark Pre-dates Hull Fair? If you head to hull Fair via Spring Bank this week, our railway housing correspondent Angus Young reports, you’ll likely pass a building with a little-known past. curiosityhull.co.uk/which-wa… @hull_libraries @angus_young61
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