Next events
Stories of people of African descent in Hull and East YorkshireStudy day
East Riding Treasure House, Beverley Saturday 12 May 2018, 10am - 3.30pm We're hosting a study day to coincide with our exhibition at East Riding Treasure House. The study day will feature fascinating talks focusing on people of African descent that visited, worked or lived in this region between 1750 and 2007. There will also be an opportunity to look round the exhibition and behind the scenes at the Treasure House. Tickets £5 per person, including arrival refreshments (bring a packed lunch or visit the cafe at lunchtime). |
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The African Experience of Hull and East Yorkshire
Evening talk
East Riding Treasure House, Beverley
Tuesday 8 May 2018, 6.30pm - 7.45pm
Lead Researcher Lauren Darwin will be talking about the forgotten Black presence in the Hull and East Yorkshire region between 1750 and 2007 by taking the audience on a journey through the centuries focusing on themes such as entertainment, sport, religion, service personnel and families. Her talk will demonstrate that people of African descent who visited, worked or lived in this area contributed to the social, cultural and economic fabric of this region.
Tickets £5 per person.
East Riding Treasure House, Beverley
Tuesday 8 May 2018, 6.30pm - 7.45pm
Lead Researcher Lauren Darwin will be talking about the forgotten Black presence in the Hull and East Yorkshire region between 1750 and 2007 by taking the audience on a journey through the centuries focusing on themes such as entertainment, sport, religion, service personnel and families. Her talk will demonstrate that people of African descent who visited, worked or lived in this area contributed to the social, cultural and economic fabric of this region.
Tickets £5 per person.
- Get tickets at the Bridlington Spa website, or call the Treasure House on (01482) 392699.
Our Histories Revealed
Free exhibition
East Riding Treasure House, Beverley
Saturday 5 May - Saturday 30 June 2018
Between Saturday 5 May and Saturday 30 June we will be showcasing our findings in our next exhibition at the East Riding Treasure House, Beverley.
There will be associated events during the period of the exhibition, including a 'first look' at the exhibition where you can meet some of the members who have been involved in the project. This free event takes place Saturday 5 May, 1pm - 3pm and no booking is required.
East Riding Treasure House, Beverley
Saturday 5 May - Saturday 30 June 2018
Between Saturday 5 May and Saturday 30 June we will be showcasing our findings in our next exhibition at the East Riding Treasure House, Beverley.
There will be associated events during the period of the exhibition, including a 'first look' at the exhibition where you can meet some of the members who have been involved in the project. This free event takes place Saturday 5 May, 1pm - 3pm and no booking is required.
- Download the Our Histories Revealed flyer for more information.
- Visit the East Riding website for information on the Treasure House's location and opening hours.
- Download the Get Involved flyer to find out how you can help us.
Previous events
Our Histories Revealed
Free exhibition
Hull History Centre, Hull
26 September - 21 October 2017
Hull History Centre, Hull
26 September - 21 October 2017
Our project exhibition 'Our Histories Revealed' at Hull History Centre has now ended.
The Exhibition
The Stories of People of African Descent in Hull and East Yorkshire 1750s - 2007
'Our Histories Revealed': African Stories in Hull & East Yorkshire brings together creative mediums such as pictures, videos, artwork, memorabilia, oral histories and music in a multisensory representation of African stories in the region. Our exhibition not only sheds light on the region's neglected Black history, but merges themes of migration, inclusivity and community in a new and innovative way.
The Location
Hull History Centre
Worship Street, Hull HU2 8BG
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The Hull History Centre opening hours are:
Monday - closed to the public
Tuesday - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Friday - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 7th and 21st October only
Sunday - closed to the public
For more information follow this LINK
How to Find the Exhibition
Follow this LINK
Exhibition Events
6 October 'Study Day for Schools'
We are inviting teachers to bring their classes to our study day on 6 October 2017. The aim of this event is to gather secondary school and college students from across the region and give them a taster session on Black history. Highlights include a short talk on Black British history and people of African descent in Hull and East Yorkshire, an oral history interview with Bax from the local band Bud Sugar and a trip to see our fantastic exhibition.
For more information please download the event flyers HERE and HERE.
7 October 'Study Day' 10.00am - 3.15pm: WISE, Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NW.
Download the programme HERE
The Stories of People of African Descent in Hull and East Yorkshire 1750s - 2007
'Our Histories Revealed': African Stories in Hull & East Yorkshire brings together creative mediums such as pictures, videos, artwork, memorabilia, oral histories and music in a multisensory representation of African stories in the region. Our exhibition not only sheds light on the region's neglected Black history, but merges themes of migration, inclusivity and community in a new and innovative way.
The Location
Hull History Centre
Worship Street, Hull HU2 8BG
*************
The Hull History Centre opening hours are:
Monday - closed to the public
Tuesday - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Friday - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 7th and 21st October only
Sunday - closed to the public
For more information follow this LINK
How to Find the Exhibition
Follow this LINK
Exhibition Events
6 October 'Study Day for Schools'
We are inviting teachers to bring their classes to our study day on 6 October 2017. The aim of this event is to gather secondary school and college students from across the region and give them a taster session on Black history. Highlights include a short talk on Black British history and people of African descent in Hull and East Yorkshire, an oral history interview with Bax from the local band Bud Sugar and a trip to see our fantastic exhibition.
For more information please download the event flyers HERE and HERE.
7 October 'Study Day' 10.00am - 3.15pm: WISE, Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NW.
Download the programme HERE
African Stories in Hull & East Yorkshire study day
Contemporary Voices Welcome Event
James Reckitt Room, Hull Central Library
Sat 8 October 2016, 1pm - 3pm
Sat 8 October 2016, 1pm - 3pm
We are holding a welcome event to celebrate our oral histories project Contemporary Voices on Saturday 8th October 2016 between 1 and 3pm at the James Reckitt Room, Hull Central Library. All welcome, please come along!
Listen to some of the interviews of our wonderful contributors on our Contemporary Voices page.
Listen to some of the interviews of our wonderful contributors on our Contemporary Voices page.
Everyone is welcome! Please join us for cake and a chat!
If you think you might be interested in finding out more or would like to become involved with the project as a voice, transcriber or researcher then do come along!
If you think you might be interested in finding out more or would like to become involved with the project as a voice, transcriber or researcher then do come along!
African Stories in Yorkshire Project Event
WISE, Oriel Chambers, 27 High St, Hull
19 February 2016
19 February 2016
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We had an excellent turnout and response following the Africans in Yorkshire Project event at the Wilberforce Institute (WISE) - not a spare seat in sight! A few people afterwards have decided to work on researching African presence in the Armed Forces partly because of their curiosity in the absence of Black servicemen in War films. Locally we know about US servicemen in Cottingham but what of Leconfield, Driffield and Pocklington?
There has been some contact also from people who want to contribute their own story into the oral histories collection. We have several paintings in our local museums showing Black presence - a surprise to many of us present; it's amazing what you see when you look properly! The event was a great way to fire curiosities and galvanise people into action to start the search to expose this aspect of our local history which will feed into the national picture. To the right is Martin Spafford showing one of many pictures evidencing African presence through history in paintings and illustrations. Excellent contributions also from the other speakers: Audrey Dewjee, Professor John Oldfield, Dr Nick Evans and Martin Taylor. |
Martin Spafford
Getting Involved!
If you would like to get involved, go to our STORIES ARCHIVE or RESEARCH IDEAS pages for inspiration. If you have any questions about the project or would like to submit content, please go to our CONTACT page. |