Exhibition: Mariners - Race, Religion and Empire in British Ports, 1801-1914
13 May-26 June (accessible during History Centre opening hours)
Free, no booking required
Featuring original research and specially commissioned art work, this exhibition has been produced by the University of Bristol. It explores the impact of missions to seamen on the experience of British and 'Lascar' sailors in Bristol, Hull, Liverpool and London. And don't miss an accompanying display of original early 20th century lantern slides depicting seafarers onboard ship, ashore and in seamen's institutes.
History Centre Behind the Scenes Tours: June
21 June, 11am-12pm
Free, booking required
Join us for a fascinating journey through the strongrooms and conservation areas of the History Centre, with a chance to look at some exciting historic documents along the way…
The tour will take 1 hour.
Places are limited so please book in advance. To book your place you can email us, call us on 01482 317500, or speak to a member of staff at the enquiry desk during our opening hours.
Lunchtime Talk: Women at the Helm – Uncovering female contributions to maritime missionary activity
Claire Weatherall
10 June, 12.30pm
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, port towns like Hull were the focus of missionaries wanting to help seafarers. When the stories of maritime missions are told, the determined port chaplain is usually front and centre. But these men were not alone in their work. In this talk we will uncover the hidden stories of women who worked with maritime missions to support fishermen, sailors, and lightkeepers labouring around UK coastlines.
Lunchtime Talk: Hull's German Community during the First World War
Dr Mark Richmond
8 July, 12.30pm