An exhibition titled “The Half Life of the Blitz,” located at the Hull History Centre, is currently presenting the narrative of life in Hull following the devastation of World War Two, illustrating how the city has developed over the past 80 years. Martin Taylor, the city archivist, stated that wartime bombing transformed Hull “like nothing else in its history.” He further noted that the “resilience which Hull citizens showed in the face of Nazi aggression was also applied as they rebuilt the city on their own terms.” German bombing raids on Hull resulted in 1,200 fatalities, 3,000 injuries, and rendered over 150,000 individuals homeless. Approximately 87,000 residences sustained damage. Over subsequent decades, the city underwent reconstruction, though lasting marks persist today, including a ruined cinema, which is currently being converted into an education centre and memorial site. The University of Lincoln created this exhibition, with funding provided by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Historians Dr James Greenhalgh and Dr Charlotte Tomlinson conducted interviews with residents of Hull to construct an understanding of the city’s self-perception and its recollection of its past. Councillor Rob Pritchard, the portfolio holder for culture and leisure at Hull City Council, commented that the exhibition offers a “fascinating insight into post-war Hull up until the present day” and will be “of interest to anyone who is proud of our city.” The exhibition is scheduled to conclude on 31 January, and admission is free of charge. Operating hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 09:30 to 16:30 GMT, and on the first and third Saturday of every month from 09:30 to 12:30. Dr Greenhalgh is scheduled to deliver a presentation concerning Hull’s post-war development – and the multitude of plans, schemes and projects that sought to remake the city – at the history centre on 14 January at 12:30. The centre will observe a Christmas closure, beginning at 12:30 on 21 December and resuming operations at 09:30 on 2 January. Listeners can find highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, viewers can watch the most recent episode of Look North, or individuals can submit potential stories for coverage here. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content found on external sites. Details regarding its approach to external linking are available. Post navigation University of Leicester Team to Compete on University Challenge, Aiming to Inspire Private School Head Teacher Calls VAT on Fees an “Existential Threat”