Easter break and exhibition countdown - 22 March 2018

Over the next two weeks we're taking a break from releasing new material. This gives you time to catch up on any stories or blogs you have missed and the project team the opportunity to prepare for our upcoming Our Histories Revealed exhibition at the East Riding Treasure House which will run from 5 May to 30 June 2018.

We would also like to remind you that during our exhibition we have organised three events:

• The first will take place on 5 May between 1pm and 3pm and gives members of the public the opportunity to meet some of the project team and enjoy our exhibition.
• The second is a public talk by Dr Lauren Darwin, our Lead Researcher on 8 May where she will speak about the African Experience in Hull and East Yorkshire between 6.30 and 7.45pm. For those who wish to attend this event it will cost £5.
• The final event is a study day entitled ‘Stories of People of African Descent in Hull and East Yorkshire’ on 12 May from 10am to 3.30pm and will cost £5 to attend. Speakers include Dr Lauren Darwin, who will give an overview of the project, Hannah-Rose Murray speaking about Moses Roper and Josiah Henson, Richard Weeks who will give a talk on the Weeks family (and has created the wonderful piece of artwork below, out of the mask cast we created), Martin Spafford who will present on Black History through the ages and Audrey Dewjee who will speak about Hidden Histories in Hull and East Yorkshire. We are very excited about this event and the diverse range of speakers and topics we will be discussing.

Please contact the East Riding Treasure House in advance if you would like to attend any of the paid events.

Richard’s mask

We love it when people are inspired by our project to get creative. Richard Weeks has made the cast of his face into a fantastic piece of art. His original alongside others will be displayed in the East Riding Treasure House Exhibition if you missed them at the Hull History Centre last year. 

Dates for your diary
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• Next release (it is definitely worth the wait!) - 9 April 2018
• Opening at East Riding Treasure House, Beverley - 5 May 2018
• The African Experience in Hull and East Yorkshire – 8 May 2018
• 'Stories of People of African Descent in Hull and East Yorkshire' – 12 May 2018