East Yorkshire Local History Society

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This page is regularly updated with news of the society's activities and projects.

Raising Richard II's ransom

24 Oct: 7 November 2024, 7:30pm. Hull and East Riding Historical Association 'A King's Murder and a King's Ransom: a 12th century Adventure' talk by Dr Marianne M Gilcrist Danish Church, ... (read more...)

Harry Gration History Prize

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5 Dec: Celebrating Yorkshire’s Rich History and the Legacy of Harry Gration The Yorkshire Society is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated launch of the Harry Gration History Prize 2023/24, a celebration ... (read more...)

Research project help

2 May: Phillip Lines is a PhD student researching the interwar peace movement and conscientious objection in World War Two. He is keen to find written interviews, oral recordings, memoirs and ... (read more...)

New publication

20 Apr: In May 2023 Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, are publishing a biography of Isabella de Fortibus by Johanna Jones. The book is A5 and has a launch price of ... (read more...)

Hull Minster talks

lunchtime talks

20 Apr: Hull Minster has organised a series of Lunchtime talks on a heritage theme for May and June. Please see leaflet for more details (read more...)

National Picture Theatre, Beverley Road - survey

17 Sep: Hull City Council, in collaboration with the National Civilian World War II Memorial Trust (NCWW2MT), secured a first stage National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant in June 2019. This ... (read more...)