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Who Sculpted This Statue On Prospect Street? Hull Tour Guide Paul Schofield takes a look at (and behind) the figure of a well-known figure in the middle of the city. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mvsh8bk5 @hull_libraries @Hullccnews
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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. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdecm8jf @hull_libraries @big_malarkey
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Abbey Road or Anlaby Road? There’s a place for both in the history of pop music. My latest for @CuriosityHull
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. curiosityhull.co.uk/why-is-a… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullccnews
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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. curiosityhull.co.uk/why-is-a… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullccnews
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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. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mx9a28d7 @hull_libraries @HullTruck @Hullccnews
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What Is The Torch? Nigel Kobby Taylor of Beats Bus tell us all about his recent Freedom Festival show. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4zepkeyu @hull_libraries @bus_hull @VisitHull
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The Curious Quick Quiz – Episode 4 We return to Hull’s hottest studio, Quizmaster Matt and his gorgeous knees and our expert panel for another round of questions asked by you at the Big Malarkey. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2s4dzzbx @hull_libraries @bigmalarkey
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It’s a right old squeeze in Hull’s narrowest residential street. My latest for @CuriosityHull
Where Is The Narrowest Residential Street In Hull l? We’ve done the widest, so we sent our thin thoroughfare correspondent Angus Young out with a tape measure to find the exact opposite. curiosityhull.co.uk/where-is… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullccnews
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Where Is The Narrowest Residential Street In Hull l? We’ve done the widest, so we sent our thin thoroughfare correspondent Angus Young out with a tape measure to find the exact opposite. curiosityhull.co.uk/where-is… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullccnews
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How Do I Approach My Creative Practice? Artist James is part of Hinterland Creative and he talks us through how he approaches his craft. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mkfzwjsn @hull_libraries
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What Are My Top 5 Grimms’ Fairytales? We bumped into storyteller Eden Valentine at the Big Malarkey and he told us all about his brotherly love. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4stdn68a @hull_libraries @big_malarkey
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R.I.P. Douglas Dunn 1942 - 2026 Very sad news about the passing of poet Douglas Dunn. He wrote many great poems in and about Hull. As tribute, here’s the film @PoetDeanwilson6 made about the him. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yc2stc29 @hull_libraries @UniOfHull @PLSoc
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On our podcast this week: Legal matters Ed Heppel from the Employment team at Wilkin Chapman Rollits helps Burnsy answer your questions about sackings, redundancy and AI. Here: tinyurl.com/mw3ztcsf or you usual podcast dealer. @hull_libraries @WCllpSolicitors @bbcburnsy
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Imagine trying to conserve Hull’s historic architecture damaged during the Blitz while on leave from fighting the Nazis. My latest for @CuriosityHull
Who Saved Two Georgian Landmarks In Hull? Our post-war demolition correspondent Angus Young writes about a fella you may not have heard of but who the whole city owes a debt of gratitude. curiosityhull.co.uk/who-save… @hull_libraries @angus_young61
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Who Saved Two Georgian Landmarks In Hull? Our post-war demolition correspondent Angus Young writes about a fella you may not have heard of but who the whole city owes a debt of gratitude. curiosityhull.co.uk/who-save… @hull_libraries @angus_young61
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Don’t miss the chance to treat yourself to a unique book on Hull and Houdini. Great Xmas present and all proceeds are donated to Yorkshire Cancer Research.
How Many Times Did Houdini Appear In Hull? Our legendary escapolgist correspondent Angus Young reports on a new book about our city and the world famous daredevil. curiosityhull.co.uk/how-many… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullhistorynews
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What Are Those Little Houses Near Picky Park? You can’t drive down Hessle High Road without seeing them, but what are they and why? As always, Hull Tour Guide Paul Schofield has the answers. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3dwndm3a @hull_libraries @hullccinfo
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What Is Curation? Artist Lucy Brooke – of the Feminine Urge Collective – outlines what the role of a curator involves and why it matters. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4j3jhj5e @hull_libraries
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How Many Times Did Houdini Appear In Hull? Our legendary escapolgist correspondent Angus Young reports on a new book about our city and the world famous daredevil. curiosityhull.co.uk/how-many… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullhistorynews
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