Free, self-guided drop-in session of hands-on activities and craft inspired by the seasons at Hull History Centre.
History Makers is back at Hull History Centre on Wednesday 28 October, from 10am to 12pm. It's the Centre's free, self-guided drop-in programme of hands-on activities for families and children, run during half term and school holidays, so it's one of those things you can just turn up to without any planning. The sessions invite visitors to create art inspired by the changing seasons and to handle historic documents and objects. All ages are welcome, though under-16s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
If you've never been, the Hull History Centre itself grew out of an aspiration to offer greater access to Hull's archives and better preservation facilities. It now houses the combined collections of Hull City Council, the University of Hull archives, and local studies resources. The holdings cover subjects synonymous with the city: its maritime heritage, the Second World War, and the history of slavery, alongside notable local figures like Winifred Holtby and Amy Johnson. It's a proper archive of the city's life, held in one place.
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For those who want to dig a bit deeper, Hull Libraries members can explore the Local Studies Library, which holds over 5,000 books on Hull, and access sites like Ancestry.co.uk free of charge. It's a good spot to spend a morning if you've got kids in tow and want to get them doing something creative with a bit of local history behind it. The session is free, runs from 10am to 12pm on Wednesday 28 October, and requires no booking.
