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Kingston upon Hull, UK
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Hello Library Lover!
"I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them." / Emma Thompson
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On this day in 1985, Einstein the Dog becomes the world's first time traveller.
PRE-SALE TICKETS LIVE ON THURS 28th 10AM MATTIEL on the 1st May 2027 at Hull Central Library
2.30PM / £15 / All Ages
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We are incredibly proud to celebrate the centenary of the Hull and East Yorkshire Deaf Centre with a special exhibition at the Streetlife Museum 💙 On display 30 October – 24 January, bringing together photographs, stories and film.
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Temporary closure: Western Library
Due to unforeseen circumstances Western Library will be closed until further notice. Please contact Central Library on 01482 210000 with any urgent queries. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
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This looks excellent - a #Hull focused true crime and social history podcast from Angus, looking at one of the city's most infamous crimes...
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Our November event 🙌
We're thrilled our next guest will be @SaimaMir. Saima will be talking about 'Deliverance', 11th November (7pm).
It's free to attend @hull_libraries (Central) or via the online stream. All the info below 📚
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Why Is An Anlaby Road Mini-Mart Part Of Pop Music History?
Our unlikely history correspondent Angus Young finds some of the biggest hits in pop began life on top of a local shop.
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It's #Halloween in a few days - All Hallows or All Saints' Eve. Here's one of #Hull's lost churches, All Saints, Margaret St. Designed by GE Street it was consecrated in 1869 and demolished 1974. @Hull_Museums @hull_libraries
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The archives of the Sailors' Children's Society are here at the History Centre.
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Queen Mother started Christmas tradition for sailors' orphans - full story ⬇️ bbc.in/4i6UKcb
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#OTD 130 years ago, the first motor car appeared in #Hull. Likely a Panhard & Levasser or Peugeot, owned by Thornton-Varley. Built in Paris with a German engine and 6 seats. Running at 3-15mph and a range of 80 miles.
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What Would Happen If Every Tyre In The World Disappeared?
For those wondering what kids worry about, this question asked at the Big Malarkey by Korinna of HU5 is a perfect insight.
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🚀 Every established business was once a start-up.
Could yours be next?
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Thank you to our friends @Hull_Museums, and indeed everyone else, who came along last night to Hull central library - we had a wizard time!
We're looking forward to working alongside @hull_libraries as part of their Children's Wizarding Night! Our team will be bringing collections to new audiences through a fascinating object handling session and craft activity.
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What’s My Favourite Statue In Hull?
Artistic Director of Hull Truck Mark Babych has very personal reasons to pick a much-loved artwork.
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As a reminder that the clocks go back tonight (though how many of us have to do it manually now?), here's the clock tower on Riverside Quay in 1910. @HullMaritime @hull_libraries
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Bringing world-class art to the heart of Hull since 1927! Today, we’re proud to welcome local visitors and beyond to enjoy one of the UK’s finest art collections. #FerensArtGallery #HullMuseums #FreeGallery
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Today's slightly alarming government advice to stock up on essentials in case of National Emergency prompts this pic of a Mobile Kitchen, presented to #Hull by @cityofguelph Canada in 1941. @hull_libraries @Hull_Museums
Sheriff Robert G Tarran raises an enamelled mug!
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[BIRTHDAY] Happy birthday to French piano virtuoso Lucas Debargue! To mark this special occasion, watch him bring his refined musicality and impeccable technique to Charles-Valentin Alkan’s Etude Op. 39, the first movement of his Concerto for Solo Piano. bit.ly/486w39W
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Happy #MoleDay! Right now, it's 6:02am on 23 October, aka 6:02 10/23 in the US date format. Chemists out there will notice this date and time resembles Avogadro's number, a basic measuring unit, which defines the number of particles in one mole of substance.
ALT A close up of a European mole outdoors peering over a pile of dirt.
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What Is The Torch?
Nigel Kobby Taylor of Beats Bus tell us all about his recent Freedom Festival show.
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