Finally for the families of Christopher Alder and Grace Kamara a little peace has been found. In what became a harrowing time for all concerned. Late in 2011 it was discovered that Christopher Alder's deceased body had not actually been buried some time ago but instead had remained at Hull City Mortuary More
Museums and Art Gallery, in birthplace of William Wilberforce, Hull
Wilberforce House (C) Ethel Smith
The 2001 census in the UK revealed that the population of Kingston-Upon-Hull, or Hull as it is more commonly known, is 253,400. This, my home town has had its fair share of problems over the years and has, in the past, been voted one of the worst places to live in England. Its population is decreasing as many people move away, usually South, where the economic climate is more favourable; yet this relatively small City has always had a good stock of museums and galleries. Most of these are owned and run by the local council and this means that they are free to visit....More Here
Local football club Hull City, the Tigers, have had a chequered past. Not so long ago they were on a roll and rose the to dizzying heights of the premier league. One year later they spectacularly fell from grace. The problem is that you may look sensational footballers in the lower ranks but once promoted ...more
BAE Systems Yorkshire to close, with loss of 800 plus jobs
BAE Systems has a long history at Brough, East Yorkshire. It has provided work for many people in the surrounding rural area and in nearby cities such as Hull. Producing aeroplanes it was once known as British Aerospace and prior to that as Hawker Siddeley. ............ More
Kingston-Upon-Hull makes a concerted effort to help ex military personnel
One Hull memorial
In the UK military personnel often find it hard to settle down when they are back in civilian life. Perhaps this is true in most countries around the world.In my home town of Kingston-Upon-Hull the Council has announced that it will try to change this.Of course there will always be a settling More
