The group was formed in 2006 following the closure of local history courses by The Hull College. It is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds who share a common interest in the history of Hull and the surrounding area. We meet every Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. In the summer months we tend to have field trips and talks and in the winter we concentrate on indoors activities. We also have this website www.hulllocalhistory.org.uk.

At present we are based at Garden Village Community Centre, Elm Avenue , Hull . Some of our events have included guest speakers, visits to museums, guildhalls, churches and local archives. Members have also led numerous walks around villages in the East Riding and in Beverley and Hull . There have been some very enjoyable barge trips from Beverley to Hull seeing the landscape and buildings from a different perspective.

In 2007 the Group researched, wrote and published its well-received book, ‘A Breath of Sculcoates' in association with Developing our Communities, Your Heritage, Your Future. In 2008 we wrote and produced the first issue of our very successful and acclaimed ‘The Local' which is a Journal of the Hull and District Local History Research Group, part two being produced and issued in 2009.

Currently there are several developments in progress by members, including: Hull's Treasures, a list of historical structures currently being photographed by members of the Group which were listed by the Local Authority as deserving protection but which do not meet the ‘statutory listed' criteria. The text in this document is taken from Hull City Council's local list which can be seen at the City Council Offices in Kingston House, Bond Street , Hull or online at www.hullcc.gov.uk/ . As sections are being completed they are being updated on the website under The Galleries pages.

To conclude – we, Hull and District Local History Research Group have had over 100 events in the first three years of our existence, a co-operatively produced book and 2 issues of our Journal successfully launched. If you like socialising with people who enjoy a common interest and would like to join us we welcome new membership enquiries and can be contacted via our web-site or the following members:-

Chairman – David Sherwood – Mobile 07799357262

Secretary – Margaret Justice – Mobile 07760165364

Treasurer – Cathy Foster Tel: 01482 569263