The City of Poets

From the time of Andrew Marvell to Philip Larkin, Hull has been regarded as a ‘city of poets’. This coming year Hull will be the UK City of Culture and has organised a 365-day series of literary,  artistic, dramatic and historical events. Recovering the various aspects of the city’s past also has a powerful place in the programme. The Family History
Help Desk, located in the splendid Hull  History Centre, will provide volunteers from local family history societies to help visitors with their own family history research. All  embers of the local community, from novices to old  hands, are welcome, to seek advice and share their findings...