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Maritime and British historian. British Commission for Maritime History Trustee, Hon Research Fellow at the University of Hull. Interests include the Yorkshire Coast, fisheries history and the role of smaller vessels in the Great War at Sea.
If you want a take on global maritime history and especially the maritime history of Hull then have a listen to the latest Hull Curiositycast which I have made with Burnsy. We manage to get the energy, plague and all sorts into the mix as well: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpPj...
Privileged to be presenting the prestigious Mike Stammers Memorial Lecture for Centre for Port and Maritime History at the Museum of Liverpool on the 6th May 2026. Looking at forgotten but vital role of fishermen and fishing communities all around the coasts of the British Isles in the Great War.
Privileged to be presenting the prestigious Mike Stammers Memorial Lecture for Centre for Port and Maritime History at the Museum of Liverpool on the 6th May 2026. Looking at forgotten but vital role of fishermen and fishing communities all around the coasts of the British Isles in the Great War.
If you want a take on global maritime history and especially the maritime history of Hull then have a listen to the latest Hull Curiositycast which I have made with Burnsy. We manage to get the energy, plague and all sorts into the mix as well: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpPj...
On the latest episode of our podcast:
Honorary research fellow at the University of Hull Dr Robb Robinson returns to the podcast to tackle more of your historical queries.
Listen: curiosityhull.co.uk/curiositycas... or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Lunch in Ambiente, Hull with other former Trustees and officials of Viola Trust after our final meeting. l - r. Myself, Dominic Ward, Norman Court, Phil Ascough, Paul Escreet, Andrew Marr, Prof David Drewry, Admiral Nick Lambert. PS paid for ourselves. Interactive Viola now with Hull Maritime.
This one hits hard.
What Is My Favourite View In Hull?
Design journalist and founder of Concrete Communities Leanne Cloudsdale picks a view that isn’t a view, but is definitely a favourite.
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Charlotte Carrivik Band at East Riding Theatre yesterday afternoon. Excellent.
All the result of Tory policies and Brexit consequences.
Villefranche-sur-Mer, once HQ for US Sixth Fleet. A few years ago a large anchor recovered offshore was unveiled as a monument to the historic ties and friendship between US Navy sailors and local people. Made by W.L. Byers anchor manufacturers of Sunderland - their anchors used extensively in WW2.
They supplied anchors to the Royal Navy and also to ships across the world. Interestingly Byers
Byers marked anchors with swastikas as a sign of good luck long before it was adopted by the Nazis. Made the anchors for Mulberry Harbours (Normandy Landings). There is a Byers anchor from Ark Royal outside of the National Maritime Museum, another in the D-Day museum at Arromanches and other places.
Villefranche-sur-Mer, once HQ for US Sixth Fleet. A few years ago a large anchor recovered offshore was unveiled as a monument to the historic ties and friendship between US Navy sailors and local people. Made by W.L. Byers anchor manufacturers of Sunderland - their anchors used extensively in WW2.
From Edwardian North Sea trawler then Great War U-boat hunter to sub-Antarctic exploration vessel and witness to the Falklands War. Read the remarkable story of the people whose lives and livelihoods were tied up with this remarkable maritime survivor.
And more on the collaboration with the Glasgow School of Art research and digital reconstruction here. #Skystorians
From Edwardian North Sea trawler then Great War U-boat hunter to sub-Antarctic exploration vessel and witness to the Falklands War. Read the remarkable story of the people whose lives and livelihoods were tied up with this remarkable maritime survivor.
Good piece in the Hull Daily Mail about the former steam trawler Viola and the family of one of its skippers, Green Willows Tharratt, including the remarkable story of his 104 year old son Eric: www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/history...
Good piece in the Hull Daily Mail about the former steam trawler Viola and the family of one of its skippers, Green Willows Tharratt, including the remarkable story of his 104 year old son Eric: www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/history...
Did The First Professional Female Academic Come From Cottingham?
Dr Robb Robinson of the University of Hull heads to Cott to outline the life of an under sung local brainbox.
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Did the first British professional female academic come from Cottingham? bsky.app/profile/robb...
Hull and the Greenland controversy. In 1605 Christian IV, King of Denmark and Norway, appointed Hull sailor James Hall as pilot on Greenland expedition to locate Viking colonies founded by Erik the Red c1000 AD. Contact had been lost c1500. Made three voyages for King Christian to Greenland. His map
King James I of England had recommended John Hall to his brother in law King Christian IV. As pilot he seems to have been paid more than the captains of the ships.
Hall made a further Greenland voyage in 1612 looking for silver, underwritten by London merchants. He was killed by an inuit spear and Captain Andrew Barker, Elder Brethren of Hull Trinity House brought the ships back.
Hull and the Greenland controversy. In 1605 Christian IV, King of Denmark and Norway, appointed Hull sailor James Hall as pilot on Greenland expedition to locate Viking colonies founded by Erik the Red c1000 AD. Contact had been lost c1500. Made three voyages for King Christian to Greenland. His map
What happened to the line to Hull in all this?
Which Eminent Green Victorian Came From Cottingham?
Dr Robb Robinson of University of Hull outlines the short but fascinating life of a true ecological pioneer.
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Fishing News article on how we worked with Glasgow School of Art to create a virtual Viola. The ship, which is still around, now beached at Grytviken, South Georgia, had an epic career and whilst on Admiralty service had many engagements with enemy U-boats and was directly involved in two sinkings.
John Ellerton Stocks: Green Victorian. Collected plants across Indian Sub-Continent, once Keeper of Forests of Sind, posited the idea that clearing forests affected climate. Died, back home in Cottingham, aged 34; buried in churchyard but what a short life he lived.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yv-...
John Ellerton Stocks a Green Victorian. Travelled across Indian Sub-Continent, once Keeper of the Forests of Sind, posited the idea that clearing forests could affect climate. Died, back home in Cottingham, aged 34 and buried in churchyard. What a short life he lived.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yv-...
