User:Hullian111/Kingston upon Hull/2023

This is a gallery of files created by Hullian111. of life and times in Kingston upon Hull in 2023

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Malet Close development; final photographs for 2023 (31/12/2023)

A photograph comparing existing houses with two-storey houses of the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull. Built over the course of 2023 on the site of the former East Hull United Reformed Church, which closed sometime in 2020 or 2021, the developers Lime Property state the Malet Close development is "Sympathetically styled, in keeping with this ever-popular area. There are five two-storey houses on this site, four of which are semi-detached and currently up for sale, as well as a single two-bedroom bungalow within the close, which is likely in the final stages of construction.
A photograph of the left-hand view of four semi-detached properties of the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph of access ramps to semi-detached houses of the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph of a single semi-detached house of the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph of the left-hand view of four semi-detached properties of the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph looking down the street towards the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph of Lime Property signage for the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph of a side entrance to a semi-detached property of the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph of the backs of semi-detached houses on the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph as close as possible to the single bungalow of the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph of the single detached house of the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull. Note here that this house has a plaque reading '2023' embedded in the brickwork, denoting when the house and close were built.
A photograph of the access road to the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A photograph of the titular close of the 'Malet Close' development on the corner of James Reckitt Avenue and Clifford Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A council-operated security camera post, seemingly with sensors and speakers (?) bolted onto it, situated on the Ings Recreation Ground in Kingston upon Hull. Interestingly, this is positioned to face a skate park as well as bungalows across from the recreation ground.

Garrick Close bungalows after renovation (22/12/2023)

A set of Hull City Council bungalows on Garrick Close, just off Bellfield Avenue in Kingston upon Hull, following life-extending renovation work carried out in recent months.
The Fortem site office complex for council house renovations ongoing in the Ings Estate area in Kingston upon Hull, located just in front of the Bayswater Court complex.
The Bayswater Court sheltered housing tower block along Bellfield Avenue, Kingston upon Hull. Below it is a site office occupied by Fortem for ongoing renovation work on council houses in the area.
Modern affordable homes on the front of Surbiton Close and Bellfield Avenue in Kingston upon Hull. These were the first to be built as part of Hull City Council's 15-year 'Ings Regeneration' scheme on the site of a vast estate of "substandard" Wimpey No-Fines council houses, which was completely demolished in the mid-2010s. Completed and occupied in 2016, these semi-detached homes, under "rent and shared ownership from Together Housing", look a bit uninspired compared to the later developments on the estate, rather resembling the remaining housing stock on the Preston Road estate.

Walking about the town again (14/12/2023)

The former Hydraulic Power Station on the corner of Machell Street and Catherine Street in Bankside, Kingston upon Hull. According to both a Hull City Council heritage plaque installed in 1990 as well as the Carnegie Heritage Centre website, this opened in 1876 as the "first hydraulic system laid by Act of Parliament in England" and Hull's first "public utility", "supplying water to the Old Town and some of Hull's docks". This carried on pumping water until 1947, when it was shut down due to damage inflicted on operator Hull Hydraulic Power Company's infrastructure during the Second World War. It now seemingly functions as a car workshop.
A blue plaque on the former Hydraulic Power Station in Bankside, Kingston upon Hull.
Cycle lanes and barriers on Freetown Way in Kingston upon Hull. These were installed in July 2020 by the then-Labour-led council as 'pop-up cycle lanes', however, they have remained relatively permanent since, much to the consternation of many motorists who have seen the two-lane city centre bypass reduced to one lane. Earlier in the year, it was announced that the controversial 'pop-up lanes' would be removed and replaced with a lane on the (arguably underutilised) pavements during 2024, returning Freetown Way back to two lanes.
The Hull History Centre in Kingston upon Hull, as viewed from Freetown Way.
Two small memorials to the Hull-born Michael and Christine Egan at their new permanent site by the Hull History Centre in Kingston upon Hull, having originally been located in Queen's Gardens' Peace Garden. The two siblings, the latter of which had a distinguished career in northern Canada as a nurse for First Nations communities, were killed upon the collapse of the South Tower of the World Trade Center in the September 11th, 2001 attacks. Michael was working on the 104th floor for the Aon Corporation, and Christine had come to visit that morning. An Inuktitut epitaph on Christine's memorial reads "Qatangutiga Naligimaliktara" - "Dearly Beloved".
Savile Street in Kingston upon Hull, with Christmas decorations up on streetlight poles contrasting with LGBTQ+ Pride flags of the street's new assortment of gay bars.
Progress on the restoration of the listed 34-35 Whitefriargate, the art-deco former Burtons store on the corner of Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull. If the photographer must be honest here, not a whole lot has visibly happened on the exterior of the building besides a new banner being put up.
Looking down onto Whitefriargate in Kingston upon Hull during Christmastime, where a handful of decorations are up and the pedestrianised street is notoriously low on Christmas shoppers.
Parliament Street as viewed from Whitefriargate in Kingston upon Hull.
Looking up onto Whitefriargate in Kingston upon Hull during Christmastime.
Hepworth's Arcade facing towards Lowgate in Kingston upon Hull during Christmastime.
Hepworth's Arcade facing towards Silver Street in Kingston upon Hull during Christmastime.
Standard Hull City Council Christmas decorations attached to lamp posts along Scale Lane in Kingston upon Hull.
A pensive sculpture of St. Peter in a space dubbed 'Thinker's Corner' in Kingston upon Hull. The sculpture, co-created by Frank Redpath and Kevin Storch and recently reunited with its missing nose, sits on the site of the former St. Peter's Church along Great Union Street, which was destroyed by bombing action during the Second World War in 1941.
The plaque of a pensive sculpture of St. Peter in a space dubbed 'Thinker's Corner' in Kingston upon Hull.
Gravestones lined up on the walls of St. Peter's Park on Great Union Street in Kingston upon Hull, the site of the former St. Peter's Church which was destroyed by bombing action during the Second World War in 1941.
An unprotected cycle lane along Clarence Street in Kingston upon Hull. Work on improving cycling infrastructure across Hull in summer 2020 saw these repaved with brighter green lanes and higher-visibility markings.
Naylor's Row along Clarence Street in Kingston upon Hull. Now occupied by a body shop and machinery store, these terraced buildings complement the Windmill Hotel opposite as some of the most notable historical buildings immediately off Holderness Road. The dome on top of the closest building may not be original, as Google Street View imagery suggests this was installed between 2012 and 2014, and it appears to be lacking in any dome roof at all.

Meagre photos of meagre decorations (13/12/2023)

Very meagre Christmas decorations on Carr Lane in Kingston upon Hull, in the form of Christmas lights wrapped around streetlight posts.
Kingston upon Hull's official Christmas tree for 2023 in Queen Victoria Square.

Christmas on campus (12/12/2023)

Christmas decorations on display around the University of Hull campus in December 2023.

Garrick Close bungalow renovation update (22/11/2023)

Life-extending renovations taking place on a set of Hull City Council bungalows on Garrick Close, just off Bellfield Avenue in Kingston upon Hull. Handled by Fortem on behalf of the council, the project saw the replacement of the roofs, doors and windows of the bungalows and also saw the installation of new indoor vents, drains and external lighting, finalised with white pebble dash rendering over thick insulation that would be applied in early December. The reaction by and effect on the residents have been highly mixed amid the heavy disruption in the run-up to Christmas.

Finally photographing the Mytongate Underpass and Commercial Road bridge (17/11/2023)

The dig site of the Mytongate Underpass on the A63 in Kingston upon Hull. Retaining walls have been built to the right-hand side of the road as a result of overnight road closures, and the framework for a road bridge over the underpass is in place.
A segregated lane under construction, which will connect Ferensway with Lowgate without traffic having to enter the main roadway, along Castle Street on the A63 in Kingston upon Hull. Pedestrian barriers have now been installed for when this side of Castle Street eventually reopens for pedestrian traffic.
The Mytongate Underpass and half of the Commercial Road bridge under construction on the A63 in Kingston upon Hull. A lot of this construction work has advanced as a result of overnight closures.
Construction equipment and part of a new sliproad (far right, see the new kerbing) at the site of the Mytongate Underpass on the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
The Commercial Road bridge under construction over the site of the Mytongate Underpass on the A63 in Kingston upon Hull. To the left-hand side, concrete is being poured on the bridge framework, and on Ferensway, the sliproad and junction leading to and from the bridge are also in the stages of construction. This was the only possible means of photographing the underpass works and bridge due to the deep excavation not being visible from anywhere else.
Framework provided by National Trench Safety UK around the side of retaining walls for the Mytongate Underpass on the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
A view of Hull Marina from the top of the Princes Quay multistorey car park. To the bottom of the image, a new lamp post for the A63 as well as construction work on the future site of the Spurn Lightship can also be seen.
An excavator on one of many barges in Hull Marina laying in wait for excavation work for the future site of the Spurn Lightship, photographed from the top of the Princes Quay multistorey car park.
A general view of the Mytongate Underpass site on the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
Kerbing for a sliproad leading onto the A63 at the site of the Mytongate Underpass in Kingston upon Hull.

Remembrance Sunday photowalk (12/11/2023)

Misc

A wall with various forms of graffiti art on Hodgson Street in Kingston upon Hull.
All that remains of the Rose Bowl of Queen’s Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently a shadow of its former self while intense renovation work takes place on the Queen's Gardens site.
The Rose Bowl fountain amid construction work on Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, which had been recently renovated and repainted back to its original colour prior to work beginning on the site around it.
Paving slabs removed from the Rose Bowl in Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, amid heavy renovation work taking place on the site.
The site entrance to the Queen's Gardens renovation site via the Rose Bowl in Kingston upon Hull.
The renovation work on the Rose Bowl of Queen's Gardens as seen from Queens Dock Avenue in Kingston upon Hull.
Planters stripped of flowers and grass in the Rose Bowl of Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, amid heavy renovation work taking place on the Queen's Gardens site.
A shut-off pedestrian crossing near a pile of removed paving bricks in the Rose Bowl of Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull.
The Hull Maritime Museum in Kingston upon Hull, closed for major renovation work inside and out. The scaffolding was removed in the summer of 2023, revealing newly installed windows and cleaned masonry all around, however the external site wall has yet to be removed.
The currently unoccupied Europa House office building on the corner of Feresnway and Anlaby Road in Kingston upon Hull, notable for its golden-effect mirrored windows. A planned redevelopment of the building by Venture Business Space to transform the building into 'The Monacle' to house up to 600 office occupants in "Grade A managed office space" will unfortunately mean the gold-effect windows will be lost.

The Cenotaph

An overview of the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A central view of the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
Four flagpoles hoisting two Union Jacks (United Kingdom) and St George's Crosses (England) at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
The original monument to the Boer War at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
Looking onto poppy crosses and wreathes laid at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A plaque in memory of Hull soldiers killed in action at the base of the Boer War memorial at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A plaque commemorating the 1904 dedication of the Boer War memorial at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A plaque in memory of Hull soldiers who died of other causes at the base of the Boer War memorial at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A plaque installed by the Russian Convoy Club commemorating Arctic convoy veterans at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023. A hand-written memorial to Corporal Percy Stothard (Service No. 1397, 11th East Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action on 8 September 1918) by his 9-year-old great-great-grandaughter Olivia Rose Murphy has also been planted next to it.
A plaque commemorating Eighth Army veterans of the North African, Sicily, Italian and Austrian campaigns at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
Pigeons flocking on the grass at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
Three memorial plaques at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023. Unfortunately, all but the centre Merchant Navy memorial have all been left relatively indistinct by the overcast light.
A rather plain memorial to the 'Forgotten War' in Korea, fought from 1950 to 1953, at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A plaque by the Normandy Veterans Association's Hull Branch and "The women of the three Ridings of Yorkshire" at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
An unfortunately very indistinct memorial plaque commemorating "the gallantry of the men of Kingston upon Hull" at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
Memorial plaques installed by the Royal Marines and Royal Naval Associations at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A view of the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph and the Boer War memorial facing Ferensway on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
An overview of poppy wreathes laid at the base of the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A replica WW1 memorial post gifted to Hull in Easter 1956 from the French town of Oppy, marking the length of the German advance on the town, at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
The base of the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023, showing poppy wreathes laid on the site. Wreathes from the city's three Members of Parliament Karl Turner (far left, Kingston upon Hull East), Emma Hardy (left, Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle) and Diana Johnson (right, Kingston upon Hull North) can be seen along the bottom.
Text along the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph, commemorating soldiers from Hull who fought in both the First and Second World War on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
Wreathes on the left side of the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A planter and plaque installed in 2013 at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023. The plaque features a quote attributed to Andrew Marvell as well as the quote "Their name liveth forever more".
Wreathes on the right side of the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A planter and plaque installed in 2013 at the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023. The plaque declares the Cenotaph rededicated in tribute to the people of Kingston upon Hull who had served and died for their country in wars since 1945.
The Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.
A final overview of the Kingston upon Hull Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2023.

A63 update

A segregated lane under construction, which will connect Ferensway with Lowgate without traffic having to enter the main roadway, along Castle Street on the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
The site of the listed Earl De Grey pub, dismantled by Hull City Council prior to the commencement of the Castle Street Improvement Scheme, adjacent to the A63 along Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull. The thinned section of kerbing may suggest where the footprint of the pub may sit when it is eventually rebuilt.
Looking east along the future route of the segregated roadway from Ferensway to Lowgate on Castle Street, photographed from Murdoch's Connection in Kingston upon Hull.
The dig site for an underpass serving the A63 along Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull. Although very indistinct from this prohibitive angle, a new bridge connecting Commerical Road and Ferensway is now under construction, built over the top of the Mytongate underpass.
A general overview of the A63 along Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull.
An unsuccessful close-up attempt of the Mytongate underpass dig site of the A63 along Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull. The blocked roadway next to the Holiday Inn where this photographer originally intended to go, constructed as a result of boundary wall revisions, can be seen to the bottom left.
The site of a future set of sliproads leading to and from the Mytongate underpass and a bridge connecting Commercial Road to Ferensway over the A63 along Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A construction noise measurement device attached to the wall of 'The Whittington and Cat' adjacent to the site entrance of the A63 Castle Street Improvement Scheme in Kingston upon Hull.
A pile of mud where the headquarters of Arco was once located, now forming part of the Balfour Beatty compound for the major A63 Castle Street Improvement Scheme.
Looking east along the A63 from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
An excavator next to a pile of mud adjacent to the A63 from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull. In the background is a warehouse formerly belonging to the Hull Daily Mail, which was not retained following the newspaper’s sale from Northcliffe Media to Reach Plc.
Site offices in the Balfour Beatty A63 Castle Street Improvement Scheme compound, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Construction of a sliproad leading off the A63 to Ferensway, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Construction of a sliproad leading off the A63 to Ferensway, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull. Located adjacent to the sliproad was the former Myton Centre, which previously housed occupational health services provided by Hull City Council until, like the Arco headquarters directly opposite, it was demolished to make way for the A63 roadworks.
Temporary sliproad directional signs along the A63 from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
The Mytongate Underpass dig site along the A63, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Storage tanks at the Balfour Beatty compound along the A63, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Another attempted close-up of the Mytongate Underpass digging along the A63, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
A lamppost of the Philips MI variety left standing on the site of an entrance road that formerly led to the Arco headquarters, retained despite the demolition of the building due to roadworks on the A63. One of these lamp posts was, strangely, replaced by an LED unit shortly before demolition - that light too has been retained amid the Balfour Beatty compound.
Construction workers doing something with a Cemblend truck along the A63, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Construction of a sliproad leading off the A63 to Ferensway, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
A view of the temporary A63 roadway prior to a week of overnight closures, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
A view towards the Daltry Street flyover and the former site of a temporary pelican crossing along the A63, photographed from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
The Daltry Street Flyover along the A63 from the Porter Street Bridge in Kingston upon Hull. Note the peeling 'Reduce Speed Now' signage.
Preparations in place to permanently blockade St James Street from the A63 (formerly a section of Hessle Road) in Kingston upon Hull.
An overview of the Balfour Beatty construction site compound adjacent to the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
An attempt to photograph the new Commercial Road bridge over the Mytongate Underpass of the A63 in Kingston upon Hull. When completed, this will provide a connection between Feresnway and Commercial Road without having to navigate the A63 itself.

Noddle Hill Way lamp post installation (2/11/2023)

A typical 'sleeved' 1960s Stanton and Staveley spun concrete lamp post on Noddle Hill Way, Kingston upon Hull. The 'sleeve' is the metal bracket fitted three-quarters of the way up the lamp post to give it a longer life, replacing a concrete arm that likely decayed as years went by. This lamp post is fitted with a 'Type H' LED light fitted to replace the sodium oxide light in around 2018, however it is due to be replaced by a new metal 'Fabrikat' pole.
Old Stanton and Staveley and new Fabrikat lamp posts along Noddle Hill Way in Kingston upon Hull, as part of a replacement scheme of older lamp posts. The lanterns and other furniture attached to the spun concrete lamp posts will eventually be transferred to the new Fabrikat posts.
The control panel door for a spun concrete Stanton and Staveley lamp post on Noddle Hill Way in Kingston upon Hull.
The control panel door for a metal Fabrikat lamp post on Noddle Hill Way in Kingston upon Hull.
Detail of a 'sleeved' Stanton and Staveley spun concrete lamp post on Noddle Hill Way, Kingston upon Hull, photographed alongside a replacement metal Fabrikat post. The 'sleeve' is the metal bracket fitted three-quarters of the way up the lamp post to give it a longer life, replacing a concrete arm that likely decayed as years went by.
A metal lamp post of unknown manufacturer on Noddle Hill Way, Kingston upon Hull. This type is non-original for Noddle Hill Way, likely replacing a Stanton and Staveley lamp post that may have been damaged in a road accident, and like all other lamp posts along Noddle Hill Way fitted with a 'Type H' LED light fitted to replace the sodium oxide light in around 2018. The control door appears to have been forced open in the past, potentially explaining the black cover where the door should be. Unusually, it appears this lamp post too is being replaced, as shown by the hole dug alongside it for a new Fabrikat post to be fitted, complete with a single traffic cone.
An old Stanton and Staveley (right) and a newly-installed Fabrikat (left) lamp post on Noddle Hill Way, Kingston upon Hull. The spun concrete Stanton and Staveley lamp posts are all due to be replaced along Noddle Hill Way, and lighting and other street furniture will soon be transferred to the 'empty' Fabrikat posts.

The process

The process of the installation of a new Fabrikat lamp post on Noddle Hill Way in Kingston upon Hull, intended to replace older spun concrete Stanton and Staveley models in use along the road. Here, a flatbed lorry carrying many Fabrikat posts sits along the road while the workers wait for the rain to clear.
Here, this photographer is caught short waiting for the lamppost he was watching as workers lower the new Fabrikat post into place.
Here, the flatbed lorry carrying multiple Fabrikat posts waits while still on its stabilisers in front of a newly-installed Fabrikat - replacing the Stanton and Staveley spun concrete pole to the right - as workers dig more holes.
Here, two workers dig a deep hole next to an older metal lamp post on the corner of Patrington Garth ahead of the installation of a new post later in the afternoon.
Here, a hole has been dug next to an older metal post ahead of the installation of a new Fabrikat later in the afternoon, signed off with a construction cone.
Here, a HIAB crane mounted to the flatbed lorry lifts the new Fabrikat post from the bed and into the sky.
Here, the new Fabrikat post is readied to be lowered into place by the lorry-mounted HIAB crane.
Here, a worker helps the HIAB operator lower the new Fabrikat post in place in the hole dug an hour or so earlier.
Here, final adjustments are being made as the tether from the HIAB crane is removed and the Fabrikat post is finally lowered into place.
Here, the HIAB operator is checking the alignment of the Fabrikat post to ensure it will stay upright when in operation, shortly before both workers begin filling in the hole dug for the post with soil.

Queen's Gardens redevelopment works (22/10/2023)

The shop of a former Esso petrol station adjacent to a former Ford dealership in Kingston upon Hull. Panels being removed to allow access for demolition workers also reveal signage for the hand car wash that once occupied this site.
The structural framework of a former Ford garage workshop on Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull, now all that remains of the former Crystal Ford dealership on this site. It would appear that the framework on the garage might be being retained for another purpose.
The eastern end of Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
A new embankment and retaining wall taking shape at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
A road roller at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
The view from Guildhall Road of Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
The fenced-off Solar Gate sundial at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
Older brickwork along the side of Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, slowly in the process of being removed amid major redevelopment work.
Retainers for newly-poured concrete walls at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
A ramp leading to the Rose Bowl at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
Comparing newly-poured concrete walls, one side still being held in retainers at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
A view onto the flower-less Rose Bowl at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
The western end of Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
Unknown packages, possibly old or new paving slabs, at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
Looking down onto the work site at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
A potential new pathway or set of stairs taking shape at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
Looking onto the deactivated fountain of Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
A view down Guildhall Road opposite Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
Temporary traffic signals on Carr Lane due to work at Queen's Gardens in Kingston upon Hull, currently undergoing major redevelopment works.
Road works and closures along Queen's Dock Avenue in Kingston upon Hull, due to Queen's Gardens currently undergoing major redevelopment works.

Hull Fair 2023 (10/10/2023 - 14/10/2023)

Bridges, Schools, Museums and Demolitions (8/10/2023)

Sculcoates Bridge

The long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge from the eastern side of Chapman Street in Kingston upon Hull. The bridge, popular with industrial traffic on either side of the river Hull, was closed to vehicular access in 2020 due to serious structural defects, and although a date for completion of 'refurbishment' works has been set for October 2025 by Hull City Council, no visible work appears to have been made.
A view of the eastern side of the long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Graffiti adorning a wall on the eastern side of the long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Scaffolding, concrete road surface and the control box of the long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
The abandoned road surface of the long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Extensive graffiti on the right-hand side of the western half of the long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Extensive graffiti on the left-hand side of the western half of the long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Scaffolding blocking off the exposed road surface of the long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Barriers blocking vehicular access on the western side of the long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
The long-defunct Sculcoates Bridge from the western side of Chapman Street in Kingston upon Hull.

Ron Dearing UTC

The Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) in Kingston upon Hull.
Ditto.
The former Central Fire Station on Worship Street in Kingston upon Hull, recently reopened as part of the Ron Dearing UTC complex.
The Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) in Kingston upon Hull.
The gated entrance to both the Ron Dearing UTC's and the Hull New Theatre's loading bays on Worship Street, Kingston upon Hull.
Signage and a Kingston of Hull crest for the former Central Fire Station on Worship Street in Kingston upon Hull, recently reopened as part of the Ron Dearing UTC complex.
'Ghosts' of Humberside Fire and Rescue signage for the former Central Fire Station on Worship Street in Kingston upon Hull, recently reopened as part of the Ron Dearing UTC complex.
The former Central Fire Station on Worship Street in Kingston upon Hull, recently reopened as part of the Ron Dearing UTC complex.
Converted appliance bays of the former Central Fire Station on Worship Street in Kingston upon Hull, recently reopened as part of the Ron Dearing UTC complex.

Misc

A fading plaque inscription in Queen Victoria Square, Kingston upon Hull.
Progress on a major renovation of the Hull Maritime Museum as of October 2023. Most, if not all external scaffolding has been removed, however hoardings and portacabins are still in place as the renovation moves in earnest into the interior.
All that remains of a former Ford dealership on Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull. Since photographing the site on 1 October, extensive demolition work has seen the site reduced to little more than rubble and exposed framework.
This image also depicts a single uncovered window which lead to the former Ford Accessories block.

Abandoned shops, parklets and the A63 again (2/10/2023)

Abandoned shops and parklets

A still-active car park along Myton Street formerly home to an American Golf, a Maplin a Staples and a Monster Supplements store, all of which have been abandoned and the first two of which have since been demolished.
A closed store on the Myton Street retail park in Kingston upon Hull. This was last occupied by Monster Supplements, following a long period of abandonment, and before that, was occupied by The Computer Shop.
The former site of an American Golf and Maplin store in Kingston upon Hull, which were both demolished in 2022 after the abandoned shops were acquired by Hull City Council from a Saudi property management firm that year.
A closed Staples on the Myton Street car park in Kingston upon Hull. This building has been intermittently used as a storage warehouse of sorts since its closure some years ago.
The awning of a former Staples store in Kingston upon Hull, attached to the titular store. A hash fence and gate leads to the site of the A63 redevelopment works.
Outdoor seating spaces known as 'parklets' along Princes Dock Street in Kingston upon Hull. Installed by Hull City Council in August, opinion is divided on whether they provide decent outdoor seating space or take away parking from within the City Centre.

A63 update

A view of the A63 roadworks from Myton Street, Kingston upon Hull. Work on building the Mytongate underpass, albeit slow, has now commenced in earnest.
Mystery red, yellow and blue flags installed by construction crews just off the A63, Kingston upon Hull.
A view from the Mytongate underpass works from the site of a demolished American Golf store in Kingston upon Hull.
A Yorkshire Ambulance Service Fiat Ducato (1176 - YX22 KRJ) being towed away by an A1 Recovery truck amid roadworks on the A63, Kingston upon Hull.
A view of the A63 roadworks along Castle Street, Kingston upon Hull. Plans are afoot here to create a partially-segregated lane for traffic coming from Ferensway wanting to access Princes Dock Street or continue straight on for Lowgate, where a traffic light junction is set to be removed in favour of feeder sliproads.
As above. Here, wider kerbing has been installed for the segregated Princes Dock Street lane.
An overview of the Mytongate underpass works on the A63, Kingston upon Hull. The cranes have moved on as the underpass works now begin in earnest.
Progress on a segregated lane of traffic along Castle Street on the A63, Kingston upon Hull. This intends to provide a straight means of access to Princes Dock Street and/or Lowgate for traffic coming from the Ferensway junction.
An overview of the dig site for the Mytongate underpass on the A63, Kingston upon Hull.
Progress on the excavation of the Mytongate underpass on the A63, Kingston upon Hull. Progress may be slow, but a new stage of construction means that the work on excavation has finally begun in earnest after about three years of work.
The site entrance for excavation of the Mytongate underpass on the A63, Kingston upon Hull.

Demolition of Holderness Road Ford dealership (1/10/2023)

Dubbed an "eyesore" by the local press, a disused Ford dealership and long-closed Esso petrol station, originally known as Crystal Ford before it fell under the nationwide Evans Halshaw Ford banner, closing in 2008 when the Ford business moved elsewhere and falling under numerous owners as a used car dealership until 2019, began to be demolished in September 2023. It is reported that nearby manufacturer of pharmaceuticals Reckitts plans to expand onto the site when demolition is complete. This image depicts a general overview of the dealership site under demolition.
This image depicts a former car wash once adjoined to the long-closed Esso petrol station. It is overtaken by weeds and is covered in graffiti.
This image depicts the shop for a long-closed Esso petrol station attached on the site. When Ford was in business here until 2008, this was used as the 'Evans Halshaw Motorhouse', selling low-priced used cars, briefly becoming a hand car wash after the Ford dealer moved away.
This image depicts all that remains of the former Esso petrol station's canopy.
This image depicts part of the large service centre of the dealership, which already has been mostly demolished over the past week or so.
This image depicts the former signage advertising the dealership, originally advertising the Esso petrol station until that closed at some point before 2008. Esso signage was uncovered at some point in 2015, however it has not held anything but a for sale sign since.
This image depicts a general overlook of the main showroom site and adjoining service and MOT centre. These both closed in 2008 and were quickly boarded up, with the frontage subsequently overcome by graffiti and weeds once the used car dealership/storage yard vacated after 2019.
This image depicts a wide shot of both the entrance to the showroom (left, a yellow arch remains of what used to be a large Ford badge sign) and the large service centre (right, underneath the archway).
This image depicts a view into what remains of the showroom of the dealership. Already, the wreckers have moved in, but the site's Ford heritage is still very clear through the stickers on the windows.
This image depicts the boarded-up showroom of the dealership, where some of the original glass windows have been revealed as part of the demolition process. Also of note is a very suspicious-looking and non-original ventilation unit on the left-hand side of the roof.
This image depicts demolition equipment being stored within the former showroom, most likely for security purposes.
This image depicts another window, however, of note is an upturned machine labelled 'Cyclopentane'.
This image depicts a view down from the showroom entrance to what was presumably either offices or an MOT waiting area.
This image depicts a closer look at the entrance area to both showroom (left) and service centre (right).
This image depicts large but unintelligible graffiti painted on the dealership back in 2021, per a tag on the left-hand side of the work.
This image depicts a general overlook of a former Esso petrol station, the canopy of which had already been demolished. When Ford was in business here until 2008, this was used as the 'Evans Halshaw Motorhouse', selling low-priced used cars, briefly becoming a hand car wash after the Ford dealer moved away.
This image depicts a more detailed look, through the former car wash, into what remains of the service centre.
This image depicts the relative wasteland look of the demolition work, including former petrol station canopy and Ford service centre.
This image depicts a look into one of the entrances of the former Ford service station. Piles of bricks and signage where a fire extinguisher once was located can be seen.
This image depicts, presumably, another entrance to another service station, which has now been mostly demolished. Taped on the wall may appear to be notices from when Ford signs around the dealership complex were being removed.
This image depicts a general overlook of the well-demolished service station area to the right of the main showroom. The glass may have led to an MOT waiting area or offices.
This image depicts signs for the former dealership, most prominent of which being a blue sign advertising its former use as an MOT testing facility. The boarded-up building to the right, until 2008, served as the 'Ford Accessories' block.
This image depicts a door, presumably, into the showroom, where a sticker advertised that Evans Halshaw Ford was (and still is) a Motability scheme official partner.
This image depicts, far up on one of the service centre roof trusses, the logo of the former Crystal Ford dealership.
This image depicts piping of unknown purpose, perhaps linked to the former Esso petrol station, with the Reckitts site also looming in the background.

Returning to the University of Hull (27/9/2023)

The Venn Building on the University of Hull campus.
The main entrance sign on the Cottingham Road side of the University of Hull campus.
The Wharfe Building on the University of Hull campus.
The Derwent Building on the University of Hull campus.
The Esk Building on the University of Hull campus.
The Business School and Logistics Institute on the University of Hull campus on the University of Hull campus, fronted by Joseph Hillier's 'Moving Matter' sculpture.
The 'Moving Matter' sculpture by Joseph Hillier outside the Business School and Logistics Institute on the University of Hull campus. It was installed here in 2007 on commission of the University of Hull.
The circular Loxley Building on the University of Hull campus.
The Westfield Court accommodation block on the University of Hull campus. This is one of two accommodation blocks to have recently been constructed on the campus, with Westfield Court, the newest of the blocks, opening for student accommodation in September 2019.
The Allam Medical Building on the University of Hull campus.
The Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Al, and Modelling (DAIM) building on the University of Hull campus, now with landscaping complete for the 2023-24 semester.
The Student Central building on the University of Hull campus.
The Gulbenkian Centre on the University of Hull campus.
The Asylum bar and nightclub venue behind Student Central on the University of Hull campus.
The Courtyard student accommodation block on the University of Hull campus. This is one of two accommodation blocks to have recently been constructed on the campus, with The Courtyard, the oldest of the blocks, opening for student accommodation in 2016.
The upstairs walkway of Student Central on the University of Hull campus. To the right are benches and planters for 'The NEST', a new student hangout space opened for the 2023-2024 semester in the site of a former branch of Waterstones, which closed in 2020.
The NEST' in Student Central on the University of Hull campus, a new student hangout space opened for the 2023-2024 semester in the site of a former branch of Waterstones, which closed in 2020.
A wheelchair-accessible picnic table, produced by 'Inclusive Furniture', located outside The NEST on the University of Hull campus.

Bellfield Avenue construction work (25/9/2023)

Garrick Close council bungalow renovations

Renovation work underway on a row of council bungalows on Garrick Close on the Ings Estate, Kingston upon Hull, one of many renovation and revitalisation works carried out on council properties in Hull throughout 2023. See here for more details.
The work, which got underway here in early September with the installation of scaffolding around the bungalows, will see among other things, the roofs of the bungalows replaced, new insulation fitted to the exterior of the bungalows, ventilators being fitted to kitchens and bathrooms, and doors and windows being replaced. The end result will see the insulated external walls being clad in white.

Limetree Court Disability Children's Home

Construction work underway on the new Limetree Court Disability Children's Home on Bellfield Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, on the site of Wimpey houses on the Ings Estate demolished in 2018. This site, constructed by Ashcourt, is set to replace part of or the entirety of the Middlesex House complex just up the road from the site.

East Park duck feeder (17/9/2023)

An automatic duck feed dispenser at the Boating Lake in East Park, Kingston upon Hull.
A banner pointing out an automatic duck feed dispenser at the Boating Lake in East Park, Kingston upon Hull.
Signage on an automatic duck feed dispenser at the Boating Lake in East Park, Kingston upon Hull.

Tour of Sewell Group Craven Park (13/9/2023)

Driving along the A63 (7/9/2023)

A sign advertising or warning motorists of the A63 Castle Street Improvement Scheme in Kingston upon Hull, England.
New street lighting installed along the A63 in Kingston upon Hull, England, just off Clive Sullivan Way.
The Clive Sullivan Way flyover in Kingston upon Hull, England.
An as-yet-unnamed footbridge over the A63 in Kingston upon Hull, England.
Although not very visible in this photograph, groundwork well underway for the Mytongate Underpass along the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
The western approach to the Myton Bridge in Kingston upon Hull, England. New barriers and LED lighting have been installed, while work is nearly complete to convert the bridge from two to three lanes.
The Myton Bridge in Kingston upon Hull, viewed from before the west-side barriers on the eastbound carriageway.
The Myton Bridge in Kingston upon Hull, viewed from the eastbound carriageway.
Descending onto Roger Millward Way from the Myton Bridge in Kingston upon Hull, England.

Connexin Live Arena rebrand (31/8/2023)

Arena photographs

A side profile of the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull. The arena was formerly known as the 'Bonus Arena', and before that, the 'Hull Venue'.
A view of the Hull City Crowns to the rear of the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
The main signage for the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
The newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
Steps leading from Myton Street to the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
The front of the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
A new Connexin-branded signboard for the rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
Cycle racks and a sheltered bench outside the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
Concrete benches which may double as anti-vehicle barriers outside the Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
The newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
The newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull, as well as part of the adjoining multi-storey car park.
The multi-storey car park serving the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
Signage for the multi-storey car park serving the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
The entrance to the multi-storey car park serving the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
The rear of the multi-storey car park serving the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
The rear of the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena and adjoining multi-storey car park in Kingston upon Hull.
The rear of the newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.
The box office and 'C' entrance newly-rebranded Connexin Live Arena in Kingston upon Hull.

Misc

The still-disused Castle Buildings in Kingston upon Hull. To the right is the eponymous Castle Street, currently undergoing a heavy cycle of roadworks.
A view of the roadworks at the Mytongate junction from Myton Street, now cut off from Castle Street for the duration of the roadworks until 2025.
A zebra crossing on Myton Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A zebra crossing on Waterhouse Lane in Kingston upon Hull.
Both pedestrian and car park entrances to the Princes Quay Shopping Centre on Waterhouse Lane, Kingston upon Hull.
A retired Hull City Council parking ticket machine at the Castle Buildings in Kingston upon Hull.
New kerbs installed along the inbound side of the A63 at the Mytongate Roundabout roadworks in Kingston upon Hull.
The 'Invisible City' installation for the 2023 Freedom Festival in Kingston upon Hull. It is seen here under installation by an artist collective from Berlin, so the spraypaint claims.
Widening work progress for the section of A63 leading to Myton Bridge in Kingston upon Hull.
Ditto.

A63 update and Nelson Street (6/8/2023)

The A63

An August 2023 eastbound overview of extensive roadworks on the Castle Street-Mytongate section of the A63 in Kingston upon Hull. Since last photographing this road in June, overnight closures and extensive work has occurred to shift the temporary roadway to the right-hand-side, with paving work now beginning on the eastbound left-hand side.
An August 2023 westbound overview of extensive roadworks on the Castle Street-Mytongate section of the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
Groundworks in progress on the eastbound side of Castle Street along the A63, Kingston upon Hull.
Old (right) and new (left) temporary roadways following a road realignment on Castle Street, Kingston upon Hull.
Houses along Castle Street, Kingston upon Hull, during extensive roadworks. As recently as a few weeks ago, traffic would travel a few paces from their doors - recent road realignment means the bulk of the roadworks are now taking place at their doorstep.
The eastbound approach to Myton Bridge during extensive roadworks on Castle Street, Kingston upon Hull. Myton Bridge itself has seen extensive works undertaken in the past few weeks, with overnight closures in place across July 2023 for road widening, the installation of new barriers and street-lighting.
The temporary entrance to Princes Dock Street during extensive roadworks along Castle Street, Kingston upon Hull.
A large site for the digging of an underpass in the place of the former Mytongate roundabout in Kingston upon Hull. Apparently the underpass is well underway, but it doesn't look very obvious at all that one is being dug from this angle.
A concrete and brick-cladded retaining wall still under construction at the site of the upcoming A63 underpass in Kingston upon Hull.
Automobiles travel along the new temporary westbound carriageway of the A63 on Castle Street, Kingston upon Hull. Roadside barriers have also been installed alongside the roadway ahead of the opening of a pedestrian footpath.
One of a handful of new streetlight poles installed during roadworks along Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull. It is not yet known what street light model will be placed atop these poles, which have only been installed on the westbound side so far.
One of a handful of remaining sodium oxide streetlights along the eastbound side of Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull. These types are presumably of the Philips variety, and will unfortunately not be long for this world when they are replaced by LED equivalents.
From the right-hand-side of it, both sides of the newly-realigned temporary carriageway on Castle Street in Kingston-upon Hull.
Part of Humber Dock Street, once a one-way street feeding onto the dual-carriageway, now being paved over amid extensive roadworks on Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull.
The barriered-off end of Humber Dock Street leading to the repaving work site adjacent to Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull. In years gone, this road would have been a one-way street feeding back onto the dual-carriageway.

Nelson Street

Victoria Pier in Kingston upon Hull, currently closed to all access due to structural issues.
Warning lights alongside the River Hull, presumably to warn of the nearby Tidal Barrier being closed.
Explicit vandalism on the plaque of Steinunn Thoranisdottir's 'Voyage' statue.
The 'Voyage' (Hull) statue by Steinunn Thoranisdottir, facing towards the Humber.
The Deep in Kingston upon Hull.
The statue of Sir William De-La-Pole on Nelson Street, Kingston upon Hull.

Former NatWest and Rosmead Street Permeable Paving (16/7/2023)

Former Holderness Road NatWest

A former NatWest branch on Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull, which closed on 11 July 2023. The former 'National Westminster Bank' signage is now visible due to the removal of the NatWest signage.
A notice on the door of a former NatWest branch on Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull, which closed on 11 July 2023.
Panelled-over 'holes in the wall' of a former NatWest branch on Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull, which closed on 11 July 2023.
'National Westminster Bank' signage on a former NatWest branch on Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull, which closed on 11 July 2023.

Rosmead Street 'Living With Water' paving

Rosmead Street in Kingston upon Hull, which has been paved with permeable paving as part of the £23 million 'Living With Water' scheme. The road was totally ripped up and paved over, with 69,000 holes drilled into the road and "non-porous blocks" installed to allow rainwater to flow underneath and be collected into the city sewers. This image depicts the bottom of the street leading from Newbridge Road.
This image depicts one of a handful of speedbumps which have been paved in conventional tarmac.
This image depicts the bottom of the street facing towards Newbridge Road.
This image depicts a car-free stretch of the street, which also shows the resurfaced section of pavement as a result of new kerbs being installed.
This image is a close-up of the "non-porous blocks" and new kerb stones installed during the works.
This image depicts a dropped kerb with a tactile bump crossing installed on either side of the road.
This image is a view halfway down the repaved street facing Newbridge Road.
This image is a view halfway up the street facing the Estcourt Street junction.
This image depicts the top terminus of the paving scheme at the junction with Estcourt Street.
This image depicts, from the Estcourt Street side, the top terminus of the paving scheme.
A brick(?) sign for Rosmead Street in Kingston upon Hull.
This image depicts the top terminus of the scheme at the junction of Estcourt Street, as well as traffic-calming infrastructure installed long before the works began.

A closed A63 and a short town walk (2/7/2023)

A view of the Castle Street section of the A63 during a weekend road closure. Castle Street was closed in both directions due to extensive work being undertaken on the Myton Swing Bridge.
A view of the Mytongate Underpass work site on the Castle Street section of the A63 during a weekend road closure.
A view of the Mytongate section of the A63 during a weekend road closure.
Construction equipment on a closed sliproad leading to the Castle Street section of the A63 during a weekend road closure.
A virtually empty section of the A63 in Kingston upon Hull during a weekend road closure.
Loose bricks ready to be laid on a retaining wall next the Castle Street section of the A63 during a weekend road closure.
Construction workers seemingly checking drains on the Castle Street section of the A63 during a weekend road closure.
The approach to the closed-off Myton Swing Bridge on the Castle Street section of the A63 during a weekend road closure.
A general overview of construction work on the Castle Street section of the A63 during a weekend road closure.
The approach to the closed-off Myton Swing Bridge on the Castle Street section of the A63 during a weekend road closure.
A skeleton crew of construction workers on the roadside of the Castle Street section of the A63 during a weekend road closure.
The modern cityscape of Kingston upon Hull in July 2023. From left to right are the roofs of the Princes Quay shopping centre, Hull City Hall, the Hull Maritime Museum and in the background, Kingston House.
Both the Hull Maritime Museum and the 34-35 Whitefriargate, the former Burtons building, under scaffolding along Carr Lane in Kingston upon Hull.
A side-on view of extensive renovations on the listed 34-35 Whitefriargate, a former Burton's store built as an art-deco building, in Kingston upon Hull.
A portrait view of the site of the Queen's Garden newsagents amid extensive renovations on the listed 34-35 Whitefriargate, a former Burton's store built as an art-deco building, in Kingston upon Hull.

Seeing the time ball (29/6/2023)

Hull Maritime Museum, under renovation until 2025, as seen from Carr Lane and Alfred Gelder Street. Some of the tarpaulin has been removed to reveal parts of the roof again following extensive renovation and reconstruction work.
Parliament Street in Kingston upon Hull, facing away from Alfred Gelder Street and towards Whitefriargate.
The Alfred Gelder Street frontage of Kingston upon Hull's Guildhall.
The Lowgate frontage of Kingston upon Hull's Guildhall, seen on the official launch day of the restored early 20th-century time ball atop the building's clock tower. This is the cropped version - view the original image here.
The restored time ball on the top of the clock tower of Kingston upon Hull's Guildhall, shortly after it was lowered in an apparent trial run of the system before its official 'drop' an hour later for assembled onlookers, media and schoolchildren.
Demolition work underway on the retaining walls of Queen's Gardens, Kingston upon Hull, ahead of extensive redevelopment work.

Another June photowalk (19/6/2023)

The Hull Maritime Museum under scaffolding due to ongoing renovations.
A close-up of a banner in place over scaffolding on 34-35 Whitefriargate in Kingston upon Hull. Intense restoration work is currently underway on the listed Burton's art-deco building, which has seen the building stripped back to its original brickwork and framework.
Intense restoration work is currently underway on the listed 34-35 Whitefriargate, a former Burton's built as an art-deco building. The restoration work has seen the building stripped back to its original brickwork and framework.
Intense restoration work is currently underway on the listed 34-35 Whitefriargate, a former Burton's built as an art-deco building. The restoration work has seen the building stripped back to its original brickwork and framework.
Hoardings advertising the renovation of 34-35 Whitefriargate in Kingston upon Hull.
Ditto.
The excavated Beverley Gate of Kingston upon Hull, once the very starting point of the English Civil War.
An overview of Carr Lane in Kingston upon Hull from the end of Whitefriargate and the Beverley Gate.
One of many Pride phone boxes painted by KCOM in Kingston upon Hull, this being painted in the colours of the Lesbian Pride flag.
Restoration work underway on 1-2 Whitefriargate in Kingston upon Hull, formerly the site of the Telstar 2 bar, left abandoned until very recently.
Ditto.

Abnormal load in Hull (18/6/2023)

Merseyside Police vehicles stationed outside Albert Dock in Kingston upon Hull, a few minutes ahead of escorting a transformer to the Dogger Bank Converter Site.
Two sights not often seen: the Humberside Offshore Training Association (HOTA) tower at Albert Dock in Kingston upon Hull, and to the right, three Merseyside Police vehicles stationed outside the dock a few minutes ahead of escorting a transformer to the Dogger Bank Convertor Station.
Allelys Heavy Haulage trucks at Albert Dock in Kingston upon Hull, stationed ahead of escorting a transformer to the Dogger Bank Convertor Station.
An electricity-generating transformer loaded on the back of an Allelys Heavy Haulage before being transported to the Dogger Bank Convertor Station.
A mini roundabout outside the Albert Dock gates ahead of the transporting of a transformer to the Dogger Bank Convertor Station. A bollard has been removed and the kerbs have been sandbagged over to prevent damage or grounding as the abnormal load travels over it.
Two South Yorkshire Police Audi A6s prepare to escort a transformer abnormal load out from Albert Dock in Kingston upon Hull towards the Dogger Bank Convertor Station.
An Allelys Heavy Haulage truck carrying a transformer towards Dogger Bank Convertor Station sets off from Albert Dock in Kingston upon Hull along Manor House Street.
A South Yorkshire Police Audi A6 escorts Allelys Heavy Haulage trucks carrying a transformer along Manor House Street in Kingston upon Hull towards the Dogger Bank Convertor Station.
Allelys Heavy Haulage truck navigating in Kingston upon Hull as it drives a transformer to the Dogger Bank Convertor Station.
An abnormal load trailer navigates a mini-roundabout in Kingston upon Hull.
South Yorkshire and Merseyside Police officers blocking Kingston Street as an abnormal load travels through.
A transformer bound for the Dogger Bank Convertor Station load rounds the corner onto Kingston Street in Kingston upon Hull.
The reverse trailer control unit for a transformer abnormal load bound for the Dogger Bank Convertor Station reversing onto Kingston Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A close-up of the trailer of an abnormal load containing a transformer bound for the Dogger Bank Convertor Station in Kingston upon Hull.
Two Allelys Heavy Haulage escort vehicles escorting a transformer through Kingston upon Hull to the Dogger Bank Convertor Station.
A generator bound for the Dogger Bank Generating Station departs along English Street in Kingston upon Hull.
A South Yorkshire Police Audi A6 takes up the rear and orders motorists not to overtake an abnormal load in Kingston upon Hull.

Early June photowalk (4/6/2023)

The city

The Wind Mill Hotel, commonly abbreviated to 'The Windmill', in Kingston upon Hull, newly reopened after an extensive round of refurbishments from the end of 2022.
A former Nissan dealership on Witham, Kingston upon Hull. This business has passed through many hands before ultimately being abandoned by Trenton Nissan a few months prior.
The former Co-operative and BHS building in Kingston upon Hull in June 2023, slowly but surely being demolished. The clock on the building has been removed, and that has all that has visibly happened since I last photographed this.
Details of scaffolding surrounding the former Co-operative and BHS building in Kingston upon Hull, slowly but surely being demolished.
The Three Ships mural on the former Co-operative and BHS building in Kingston upon Hull in June 2023, slowly but surely being demolished. The mural is planned to be retained for a future development on the site.
The Hull Maritime Museum in Queen Victoria Square, Kingston upon Hull, under extensive renovation in June 2023. Recent works have finally revealed the roof of the building after about a year spent underneath scaffolding and tarpaulin.
Scaffolding still up at 34-35 Whitefriargate in Kingston upon Hull. Since April, signage has now gone up advertising the planned works, and just visible in this photograph, the building has been stripped back to it's original brickwork.
Still permanently covered in scaffolding is Castle Buildings in Kingston upon Hull, located just off off Castle Street, now part of the A63, which has been heavily torn up for roadworks. Plans for this building are very unclear, as opposed to the former Earl de Grey that was located nearby.

The A63

Murdoch's Connection across Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull, amid heavy roadworks in June 2023.
A June 2023 westbound overview of extensive roadworks on the Castle Street-Mytongate section of the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
A June 2023 eastbound overview of extensive roadworks on the Castle Street-Mytongate section of the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
A newly-constructed section of retaining wall for possibly a slip road from the new A63 Mytongate underpass
Construction techniques used to build concrete retaining walls along a potential sliproad along the Castle Street-Mytongate section of the A63, Kingston upon Hull.
The temporary roadway alongside the new Castle Street-Mytongate retaining wall of the A63, Kingston upon Hull. A sliproad is likely to be built here, while a road will be dug to create an underpass further to the right of this current alignment.
The temporary roadway while the new Castle Street-Mytongate junction of the A63 is built in Kingston upon Hull. A dual carriageway will be dug here to create an underpass further to the right of this current alignment.
A temporary sliproad leading to the eastbound side of the A63 along Castle Street in Kingston upon Hull. As of June 2023, this may be the only part of the old Mytongate roundabout left in existence.
A new westbound carriageway and adjacent pedestrian paving on the Castle Street section of the A63 in Kingston upon Hull.
A general overview looking westbound of the new carriageway of the Mytongate junction of the A63 in Kingston upon Hull, still. heavily under construction and yet to be paved. Temporary roadways are also seen in the photograph.

The riverside

The former British Rail ticket office for the Humber Ferry on Nelson Street, Kingston upon Hull. This office closed with the opening of the Humber Bridge in 1981.
Recently reopened after going out of business around the time new retaining walls were being built in the area is the 'Oss Wash' Cafe and Ice Cream Parlour by the Corporation Pier in Kingston upon Hull.
Recently installed flood prevention gates in use to close off Corporation Pier, Kingston upon Hull, due to some structural defects on the pier.
About as far as the photographer can get to Corporation Pier in Kingston upon Hull, which has been closed off due to structural defects.
The locally-famous 'Oss Wash' complex along Nelson Street, Kingston upon Hull, named due to graffiti that once marked it out. The site is now surrounded by new flood defences.
A view down Queen Street in Kingston upon Hull, viewed from Nelson Street. Hull Minster, the 'Larkin Out' mural and the @TheDock complex can be seen further down this street.
The Deep in Kingston upon Hull.
The Millennium Bridge, the Myton Bridge, the Hull Tidal Barrier and Hull's Premier Inn at the mouth of the River Hull in Kingston upon Hull.
The @TheDock complex in Kingston upon Hull.
The entrance of the Arco building in the @TheDock complex in Kingston upon Hull.
The Premier Inn in Kingston upon Hull, with recladding work underway since at least last year or the year before nearly complete on the structure. Also visible is the control tower of the Myton Bridge.

Summergangs and St Columba's (24/5/2023)

A view of Summergangs Road in Kingston upon Hull from the junction leading from Holderness Road.
St Columba's church on the corner of Holderness Road and Laburnum Avenue in Kingston upon Hull. The signage is a recent addition, applied at some point before May 2015 according to Street View imagery.

Last day at the UoH as an undergraduate (3/5/2023)

The Middleton Hall on the University of Hull campus.
An Icelandic cast iron sculpture, entitled 'Space' by Steinunn Thorarinsdottir, outside Middleton Hall on the University of Hull campus.
Ditto.
The main walk looking left onto the University of Hull campus.
The Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Al, and Modelling (DAIM) building at the University of Hull, now with freshly complete groundwork.

Astoria Bingo Club repainted (6/4/2023)

The Astoria Bingo Club, a former cinema converted into a bingo club, on Holderness Road in Kingston upon Hull. The building has recently received a repaint, painting the building into white and adding new dark blue accents around the building.
The entrance to the Astoria Bingo Club on Holderness Road in Kingston upon Hull. Note the mid-century-style stained glass windows.
A stone laid by the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull in 1934 at the former Astoria Cinema on Holderness Road.

Further photography in the sun (3/4/2023)

Whitefriargate in Kingston upon Hull, a lot of shops down from how it used to be now in April 2023.
The East Yorkshire bus depot and headquarters on Anlaby Road, taken from the top deck of a 154 bus. The depot frontage is covered in scaffolding following a freak incident on 18 January 2023, in which the frontage and part of the roof collapsed, destroying signage as well as a bus parked on the depot forecourt.
Calvert Lane fire station in Kingston upon Hull. An ALP appliance from Bridlington can also be seen parked on the station forecourt.
The offices and quarters of Calvert Lane fire station in Kingston upon Hull.

Big City Centre photowalk (2/4/2023)

Hull College

The Chesters Building and the main tower block of Hull College.
The main tower block of Hull College, situated behind the Wilberforce Monument, which was moved to its present place in 1935.
Detail of signage on the main tower block of Hull College, as well as the base of the Wilberforce Monument.
The Wilberforce Monument in Kingston upon Hull, moved to its present location outside Hull College in 1932.

Queen Victoria Square + Princes Quay

The temporary site of the Whitefriargate News, moved from its original site in 34-35 Whitefriargate due to restoration work on the listed building. The shop takes up the space of a former EE store, closed sometime around 2020.
Scaffolding up for restoration work on 34-35 Whitefriargate, a listed art-deco former Burtons store housing a now-closed Dorothy Perkins and a newsagents.
Hull City Hall, in Queen Victoria Square, Kingston upon Hull. The site is actually used as a concert hall despite its name - administrative work for Kingston upon Hull and the Lord Mayor is carried out in the nearby Guildhall.
King Edward Street towards King Edward Square in Kingston upon Hull.
A Caffe Nero in Victoria Square, Hull City Centre, built in a former Yorkshire Penny Bank. The Hull Maritime Museum has been closed since 2020 for major restoration work, closing the adjoining New Cross Street with it.
The Ferens Art Gallery in Kingston upon Hull.
A general overlook of Victoria Square in Kingston upon Hull from the entrance of Princes Quay. To the left is Hull City Hall, behind a statue of Queen Victoria, poking out in the back is the Three Ships Mural of the soon-to-be-demolished former BHS building, and to the right is the Hull Maritime Museum, currently under tarpaulin for significant restoration work.
The northeastern wing of the Princes Quay shopping centre, Kingston upon Hull, named for the Princes Dock that it was built over.
The eastern entrance of the Princes Quay shopping centre, Kingston upon Hull, Kingston upon Hull, named for the Princes Dock that it was built over.
The southeastern wing of the Princes Quay shopping centre, Kingston upon Hull, Kingston upon Hull, named for the Princes Dock that it was built over. It would appear the fountains are sadly no longer operational.
As a result of dual carriageway redevelopment works being carried out along Castle Street, one-time one-way street Dagger Lane has now been permanently closed off to vehicles turning off the A63, capped off neatly by some kerb stones and an unpleasant temporary mixture of concrete barriers, metal construction barriers and traffic cones. A growth of weeds is sprouting from the no-go zone created by this temporary solution.

The time ball

The restored maritime Guildhall Timeball atop the Kingston upon Hull Guildhall, last operational in 1922 but hopefully operational again this year, seen here surrounded by scaffolding that is slowly being dismantled by construction workers.

The Spurn Lightship returns (26/3/2023)

Fresh from its years-long refurbishment, the Spurn (1927) Lightship is back in Hull Marina in March 2023, temporarily moored in this spot until a permanent berth is constructed.
Construction work on the Spurn Lightship's new berth in Hull Marina in March 2023.
Construction work on a new visitor centre for the Arctic Corsair trawler, currently undergoing extensive refurbishment, along the River Hull.

Memorial to Brianna Ghey (18/2/2023)

A pop-up memorial in Queen Victoria Square, Kingston upon Hull to Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old trans girl brutally murdered on 11 February 2023 in a premeditated stabbing in Culcleth by Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe.

Sewell Group Craven Park - Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors (18/2/2023)

The 'Craven Streat' complex of Sewell Group Craven Park, sited on the disused south terrace.
The East Stand of Sewell Group Craven Park, as seen from the Roger Millward West Stand.
The Colin Hutton North Stand of Sewell Group Craven Park.
Channel 4 Sports presenters, including Adam Hills, milling about before Rugby League coverage begins at Sewell Group Craven Park.
Channel 4 Sports presenters, including Adam Hills, presenting Rugby League coverage at Sewell Group Craven Park. Placed behind them is the Super League Cup.
A panoramic view of Sewell Group Craven Park from the Roger Millward West Stand.
Hull Kingston Rovers players run out to warm-up at Sewell Group Craven Park, prior to a match against Wigan Warriors. Most players wear tops in tribute to Clive Sullivan MBE, who would have been 80 in 2023.
Half time at Sewell Group Craven Park, and Wigan Warriors are seen milling about in the Colin Hutton North Stand.
A job well done for Hull Kingston Rovers: players meet and congratulate/commiserate at the full-time whistle at Sewell Group Craven Park - the result is Hull KR 27 - 18 Wigan Warriors.

A New Theatre, an old fire station (12/2/2023)

The Hull New Theatre in Kingston upon Hull. A facelift completed in 2017 has seen the building refurbished, the rear of the building recladded and a new separate wing built to the left of the original building.
The old Hull Central fire station with the Hull New Theatre towering above it. After sitting disused since Humberside firefighters moved to their new station on Spring Street in 2017, the building is now being refurbished for use by the Ron Dearing University Technical College, who had already demolished most of the yard and the training tower to build the Ron Dearing UTC complex years before.

Checking out the A63 (5/2/2023)

The site of major roadworks on the former Mytongate roundabout along the A63 in Kingston upon Hull, photographed from the 'Murdoch's Connection' footbridge. Many days of road realignment have seen a temporary road erected throughout the site, with a new single-lane inbound road opening in recent days. Part of the new road surface can be seen to the bottom left.
A view of Castle Street, Kingston upon Hull, in February 2023, photographed from the 'Murdoch's Connection' footbridge. Temporary barriers have been erected while major roadworks are underway on the Mytongate roundabout. Hull Minster's tower and the city's Premier Inn are also visible in the background.

DAIM building finally complete (31/1/2023)

With construction complete, the new Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Al, and Modelling (DAIM) building is officially open at the University of Hull.
A close-up of signage on the newly-opened Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Al, and Modelling (DAIM) building at the University of Hull.

New camera, new year, new wandering at the University of Hull (11/1/2023)

With cladding installed, interior, signage and paving work for the modular Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Al, and Modelling (DAIM) building is now well underway at the University of Hull
The main entrance to the University of Hull, showcasing the Middleton Hall and Cohen Building
The Middleton Hall on the University of Hull campus
The Venn Building on the University of Hull campus
The Southeastern side of the Brynmor Jones Library at the University of Hull
The Eastern entrance of the Brynmor Jones Library at the University of Hull
The older Allam Building on the University of Hull campus, a more rounded affair compared to the older buildings adjoining it
The entrance and the path leading to the lecture halls of the Robert Blackburn Building of the University of Hull
The main entrance of Student Central at the University of Hull
The very angular lecture building of the Applied Sciences block of the University of Hull
The brutalist Luten Building of the University of Hull, believed to be a former accommodation block which today appears to be disused
The Allam Sports Centre of the University of Hull, opened in 2019
The 'Asylum' club, an extension of Student Central at the University of Hull
Another angle of construction work at the University of Hull's Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Al, and Modelling (DAIM) building, with construction workers unveiling the signage for the building
The southern side of Student Central of the University of Hull
The Allam Medical Building of the University of Hull, opened in November 2017 by HM Queen Elizabeth II
The southwestern main entrance of the Brynmor Jones Library at the University of Hull