The Humber Historic Environment Record promotes, records and preserves the archaeological and historical resource of the East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull
Just to let you know, at the moment we are still closed to visitors, however if you do want any information related to Heritage Assets in your area or any archaeological fieldwork that has taken place in your area. We are happy to send it to you either digitally or via the post.
Our HER is also still available through the Heritage Gateway website. So go on and explore what fantastic Heritage Assets are in your area. If you need help search Heritage Gateway we are more than happy to help!
Unfortunately, due to the current Coronavirus outbreak, we are suspending visitors to the HER from the 23rd March until further notice. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
To celebrate the imminent launch of the HAR Register 2019 on Thursday and #bakingweek, the impressive late 14th-century bakehouse at Wressle Castle, East Yorkshire. The Castle was removed from the HAR Register in 2015. Images from @HE_Archive
Happy National Poetry Day. One of our best-loved poets Philip Larkin wrote some of his greatest works in his top floor flat at 32 Pearson Park in Hull. Now Grade II-listed. https://t.co/xzuGkrSaFm Image by Paul Harrop
The Blitz started on this day in 1940 and lasted for more than eight months
The National Buildings Record was created hurriedly in early 1941 to photograph and document the historic fabric of England before it was lost forever
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SEPTEMBER 1ST 1651: On this date the legendary, yet fictitious, Robinson Crusoe set sail from Hull, in the novel by Daniel Defoe. Robinson was an 18 year-old whose family lived in Hull, his father being an eminent solicitor. Robinson always dreamt of going on exciting sea voyages
🔍 #FridayFact The first whaling vessels left Hull in 1598 after Sir Hugh Willoughby discovered Greenland!
Between 1815-1825, it's estimated that 2,000 men were employed in the trade, with over 60 whaling vessels. This made Hull’s whaling fleet the largest in Britain 🐋#HullYMC
🔍 #WednesdayWanderings Neptune Inn on Whitefriargate!
Built in 1797, it was once the premier hotel in Hull, hosting wealthy merchants from the nearby docks. High rents during the Napoleonic Wars forced it to close and it became the city's custom house 🛎 #HullYMC
Hull's role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition! 🌊
'For those in Peril on the Sea' will look at how efforts have been made to help seafarers and to improve their physical and moral welfare.
Read more here ➡ https://t.co/DIFKegeF4m #HullYMC