City of Culture

[Andrea S]

Hull has been named City of Culture for 2017. Gosh DK has worked hard since moving there.

[GillD46]

Congratulations to the people of Hull, though as an inhabitant of Swansea, I have to say I am extremely disappointed as we also have the Welsh heritage.

[Jonty S1]

Let the banter begin!

[oldbluefox]

After inheriting DK they needed some good news!!!

[qbman1]

Congratulations to the City and people of 'Ull (even DK)

Bring on the mushy peas.....

[Dark Knight]

Well done Hull

hopefully it will bring investment and revenue to the area

[Stephen]

Del and Rodney will be pleased

[Boris+]

Congratulations - and I hope that this award brings lots of happiness to the area. However, I have to agree with Gill, I thought that Swansea should have got the award - stunning coastline, and the heritage etc.

Em

[GillD46]

Congratulations - and I hope that this award brings lots of happiness to the area. However, I have to agree with Gill, I thought that Swansea should have got the award - stunning coastline, and the heritage etc.

Em

[HK phooey]

A friend of mine once accidentally typed Hell instead of Hull into his Sat Nav.

He still got there.

[Manoverboard]

We know Beverley well enough but that, I think, is the closest we have ever been to Hull .... and Tandy Pandy-ish regarding Swansea.

Next year it will be Cerne Abbas

[qbman1]

We know Beverley well enough....

Lovely girl but I hear she puts it about a bit

[Admiral of the Humber]

Congratulations - and I hope that this award brings lots of happiness to the area. However, I have to agree with Gill, I thought that Swansea should have got the award - stunning coastline, and the heritage etc.

Em

Dear Boris,

Spoken like somebody who is yet to visit the great Yorkshire city that is Kingston upon Hull. We have a decent heritage and we have a stunning coastline as well as a whole lot more. See you all in 2017! Come on you Hull!

Regards
Rob aka AOTH aka a proud citizen of Hull.

PS thanks Soiled Nightie, we couldn't have done it without you.

[gfwgfw]

The Giant is so pleased of Hulls achievement

It must have been our dear Kev moving in that tipped the scales

Lubbooo all

Graham

[Boris+]

Hi Rob,

As it now seems that my plans for holidays in 2014 are completely up a merry gum tree without a paddle I am campaigning for a trip which takes in York and Harrogate (thoroughly enjoyed earlier this year) and onwards to Alnwick; and with the announcement which has come today I am now seriously planning on going through York and Harrogate, but widening my previous enjoyable experience by staying 'slightly elsewhere' when we are en route to Alnwick - and the obvious choice has to be Hull!

So, there you are - it is quite highly possible!

Em

[Admiral of the Humber]

Hi Rob,

As it now seems that my plans for holidays in 2014 are completely up a merry gum tree without a paddle I am campaigning for a trip which takes in York and Harrogate (thoroughly enjoyed earlier this year) and onwards to Alnwick; and with the announcement which has come today I am now seriously planning on going through York and Harrogate, but widening my previous enjoyable experience by staying 'slightly elsewhere' when we are en route to Alnwick - and the obvious choice has to be Hull!

So, there you are - it is quite highly possible!

Em

And a lovely cultured time you will have Em

[Boris+]

Hi Rob,

I think what I'll be looking for is a nice hotel, some local eateries, architecture and maybe some waterside scenery (and shops). I've decided on the hotel for Alnwick, but the rest is up for grabs.

Em

[Cockers43]

I guess 'uul will be first stop on all the Nordic Cruises from now on!
Well done lads!

[Dark Knight]

Hopefully one day it will be the first and last , when PandO relocate oop Norf

[Admiral of the Humber]

Dear Non cultured Forumeers,

Please have a look at the film you will find on this link.

www.hullcc.gov.uk/2017hull

Apparently what tipped the decision in our favour was our "Hullness"

Regards
Rob aka AOTH (who appears in the film)

[ChesterfieldJohn]

Looking back at the past Cities that have had this award, does it go to rundown areas that need regenerating?

John

[Dark Knight]

if that the were criteria Chesterfield would win every day
given the state of the place, mind you it would need to be both a city and cultured, so naff all chance of that then
I mean you lot cant even build a straight spire

[Admiral of the Humber]

Looking back at the past Cities that have had this award, does it go to rundown areas that need regenerating?

John

All help greatly appreciated John.

[Admiral of the Humber]

if that the were criteria Chesterfield would win every day
given the state of the place, mind you it would need to be both a city and cultured, so naff all chance of that then
I mean you lot cant even build a straight spire

Ah bless you Soiled Nightie...you're one of us allready

[Dark Knight]

AOTH
getting there