Read more about the article REMINDER TODAY – Media call: Biggest community archaeological project seen in Hull this century begins
The Manser Practice will come on board with designs for this historic site
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REMINDER TODAY – Media call: Biggest community archaeological project seen in Hull this century begins

The largest volunteer-driven archaeological dig in the city this century has started this week by the Deep. The South Blockhouse, a Scheduled Ancient Monument on the east bank of the River Hull, will see around 50 per cent of the site exposed for the first time in over 150 years, with over 4,500 volunteer hours assisting the council’s in-house archaeological team, Humber Field Archaeology (HFA), over an 11-week programme. Volunteers have been gathered by HEY!…

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July 8, 2022
Read more about the article Hull Maritime Museum says a temporary farewell to its maritime collection
The Hull Maritime Museum is to undergo a major refurbishment
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Hull Maritime Museum says a temporary farewell to its maritime collection

The enormous task of moving the whole of the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection from the Grade II* listed building has got underway. Some 50,000 objects – including the much loved the polar bear – are being packed and removed as part of a major decant as the museum prepares for a £12m refurbishment. Tens of thousands of priceless artefacts will be placed into secure storage to enable the start of a major refurbishment to the…

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May 18, 2021