F. S. Smith Exhibition
15 July-28 August, during History Centre opening hours
Free, all welcome
2025 marks the centenary of the death of Victorian and Edwardian artist Frederick Schultz Smith. To commemorate F. S. Smith we’re displaying a selection from our collection of his illustrations, many of which are unpublished.
Visit the arcade to explore an exhibition of large-scale reproductions of these beautiful drawings, and then see some of the originals in the library area.
If you enjoy Smith’s work, why not treat yourself to a high-quality reproduction of one of his illustrations? We have a selection of prints available for sale, starting at £5.00. See the display in the arcade to choose your favourite!
We also have some empty frames in the exhibition, and we want to fill them with your artwork! You can submit your drawing of any place in Hull or the East Riding for a chance to see it alongside Smith's illustrations. Drop off a paper copy in person or email us – we can’t wait to see your creations! Please note we cannot return submissions.
Lunchtime talk: The White Family – Fishing Heritage from Brixham to Hull
Catherine Bird
12 August, 12.30pm
Free, all welcome
A deep dive into the White family. Follow them through their perilous journeys, both on land and in the North Sea.
History Centre Behind the Scenes Tour: August
16 August, 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.
Family Lego Club
6 September, 10am-12pm
Free, all welcome. Children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Come and build with Lego blocks. All materials provided. What will you build... perhaps your favourite castle, or maybe your favourite old building in Hull?
History Centre Behind the Scenes Tour: September
6 September, 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.
Exhibition: Sister Agnes Walsh: Hull-born Hero of the Holocaust
9-20 September, during History Centre opening hours
Free, all welcome
The story of Sister Agnes Walsh (1896-1993), a nun in the Daughters of Charity who was instrumental in saving the lives of a Jewish family in France in 1944 and has been honoured as Righteous Among the Nations. Curated by her great-nephew Ian Judson.
Lunchtime talk: Sister Agnes Walsh: Hull-born Hero of the Holocaust
Ian Judson
9 September, 12.30pm
Free, all welcome
The story of Sister Agnes Walsh (1896-1993), a nun in the Daughters of Charity who was instrumental in saving the lives of a Jewish family in France in 1944 and has been honoured as Righteous Among the Nations, is told by her great-nephew Ian Judson.
Family Lego Club
4 October, 10am-12pm
Free, all welcome. Children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Come and build with Lego blocks. All materials provided. What will you build... perhaps your favourite castle, or maybe your favourite old building in Hull?
History Centre Behind the Scenes Tours: October
4 October, 11am-12pm
18 October, 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: The Humber Outport: Lloyd’s Register in the port of Hull since c.1760
Dr Sam Wright
14 October, 12.30pm
Free, all welcome
Family Lego Club
1 November, 10am-12pm
Free, all welcome. Children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Come and build with Lego blocks. All materials provided. What will you build... perhaps your favourite castle, or maybe your favourite old building in Hull?
Lunchtime talk: The Hull to Grimsby Hovercraft Service
Paul Drury-Bradey
11 November, 12.30pm
Free, all welcome
Travel back to 1969 to find out why a high-tech crossing that joined Hull to Grimsby only lasted a year. This talk will explore the origins of the two companies running the services and why it inevitably fell into decline after such a short period of time.