Hull history and ghost walk.

Old Hull is amazing isn't it?

I love the old buildings and it is no wonder it is used by film crews for period dramas.

I think I know your guide, can you remember his name?

Hull has some quirky atmospheric buildings, thanks for showing them. These walks are such fun and so informative. It's easy to take our history for granted.

Thank you for posting this Kate, what a lovely tour round Hull, and your photos are beautiful , I really enjoyed it, it felt very special, thank you.

I've never been to Hull so enjoyed seeing the photo's Kate, a knowledgeable guide can make all the difference to a tour, I like to learn the history of a place and learn of the people who lived and worked there, if a ghost story gets added it makes it all the more enjoyable, shame you didn't feel any spirits or see any apparitions, perhaps they didn't like you and your friends disturbing them Kate...

The last time I went to Hull was on the ferry, so you know how long that is Kate!
Thank you for sharing this.
It's very interesting.

That was a treat Kate … thank you! I’ve never been to Hull so it was interesting to see your photos and hear about the history. (The only fact I know is that Philip Larkin was the university librarian!) 🙂.

Thank you. Julia. Yes, the pub/restaurant is named after the Three John Scott's, who resided in Hull from the early 1800 to the late 1800s.
It's a beautiful Minster, I should have shown the whole building!

You're spot on, Eileen! Yes, the architecture is amazing. Thankfully not all was bombed during the Second World War.
The guide who takes you round is Mike Covell, Eileen.
Yes, we've had lots of film and TV crews in recent years. Just this past month they've been filming the new one, 'Blitz'.

Thanks Ange, it's definitely quite a quirky place. Land of Green Ginger has a fascinating history too, bang in the Old Town centre here. One of the best parades we watched one cold November evening was an enchanting version of The Land of Green Ginger..
The city are adding to the history tours with King Henry V111 hidden castle/fortress which has been undergoing excavation.

Aw thank you, Callie, that's really kind of you. I'm pleased you enjoyed the little tour of Hull. I'm quite proud to be a resident of this area after moving from Scotland in the late 90s. I've only posted a fraction of what's around here. It has such interesting history from centuries gone by.

Thanks Sue, I'm glad to hear you liked the blog! You're so right, a guide makes all the difference. They've learned so much over the years, they fill in the gaps and more!
I think I'd have been pretty shook up if I'd seen an apparition at a window or around a corner! Yes, think they were staying well out the way! There were about 20 people on the tour, but, we stayed quiet and absorbed the atmosphere.

Thank you, Klahanie! I'm happy to hear you liked the tour and the info. Yes, I was pretty happy my hand didn't feel icy cold on that window!!!

Crikey, Rose!!!! You're right, that is quite some time ago isn't it! Well, you don't necessarily have to come over now, you've seen the pics!!!
Pleased you enjoyed reading through the blog, thank you!

Lovely! Thank you, Sheila! Good to hear you found it interesting, I'm pleased I posted it now. There's so many historical figures who were born here or lived here over the centuries. Philip Larkin, as you say, is one. William Wilberforce who abolished slavery, Amy Johnson the aviator..so many.

A great tour of Hull, Kate. Like some of the others I have never visited this city so was very interested in its old buildings & history. I think the Old Grammar School looked the spookiest place. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Aw, thank you, Josee! Pleased you liked the tour of Old Town, haunted or not!
I think you're probably right there - the Old Grammar School definitely looks like the most spooky of all the buildings posted! Thanks for your feedback.

I didn't realise Andrew Marvell was from Hull, Kate. I remember first reading 'To His Coy Mistress' and was so taken with it. A wonderful poet.
I bet the excavation results will be fascinating. I think I must head North very soon!

Agree with Ange, I’ve always loved Marvell’s poetry too, even after studying the “metaphysicals” for A level!

What a wonderful tour for just £5!! It was fascinating to be invited along and I found it very interesting and loved your atmospheric photos! Night night!!

Thanks Ange, it amazes me how many famous people were born in the city or very close by.
I'm looking forward to the excavation being completed too! Its definitely a place to visit, Hull, especially from City of Culture and what has come after.

Thank you, Sheila, that's interesting to hear! John Keats was our poet while doing A level English.
However, since the walk, I've been researching Andrew Marvell now!

Thank you, Chris! I'm pleased you enjoyed the blog tour and pics! Yes, it definitely worth the fiver!!! 🤗

Such a fabulous tour, I feel that I was walking with you, the photos and your writeup are brilliiant. Thank you.

Oh thank you, Rose! That's really kind of you, I'm pleased you felt like you'd been on the tour with us! Very much appreciate your comments.

woooh scary :D looked a very interesting walk Kate and a fiver is a bargain indeed . At least moving into a haunted place you'll never be lonely . I wouldn't like to test their likes or dislikes of me though lol

Thank you, Paul. It was fascinating to be honest. I learned quite a lot, more than being spooked! Definitely a bargain at that price!!!