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Dear colleagues, Hull History Centre opened its doors to the public on the 25th of January. We are pleased to announce our first quarter events schedule. All events, exhibitions and activities are free of charge unless otherwise indicated. Events Introducing the Hull History Centre: tours 25th Jan - 5th February 3pm daily. Wednesday 10th February 11am, 3pm and 6pm Wednesday 24th February 11am, 3pm and 6pm Wednesday 10th March 11am, 3pm and 6pm Wednesday 24th March 11am, 3pm and 6pm Places are strictly limited; book in advance to guarantee a place. Tours leave from the welcome desk. Lunchtime Club: lecture Monday 15th February 12.30 - 13.30, Lecture Theatre Geoff Lawes speaks on the Hull Volunteers during the Spanish Civil War Tuesday 9th March 12.30 - 13.30, Lecture Theatre The lunchtime club plays host to speakers who have a story to tell about some aspect of the city of Hull and its inhabitants in the past. BBC 'A History of the World in 100 Objects': all day event Monday 15th February 10am to 4pm, Lecture Theatre Come and find out more about the objects shortlisted from our region featured in this major BBC campaign. The day includes activities for both adults and families. A stitch in time: activity Wednesday 24th March 6pm - 7.45pm, Lecture Theatre Can you knit a garment from a pattern found in our 19th century collections? The pattern is available from mid-February, bring your own knitting needles and we'll bring the yarn. Legacies of Slavery: International Documentary Film Festival Saturday 13th March 10am to 4.30pm, Lecture Theatre The Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation (WISE) have brought this highly regarded film festival to the Hull History Centre for its only UK date. The festival has toured Paris and Rio de Janeiro other world cities. It is not to be missed. This event incorporates a panel discussion. £2 entry fee payable on the door. Any profits will be donated to Anti-Slavery International. Details of the films and the tickets can be found on the WISE website or by telephoning the History Centre. www.hull.ac.uk/wise Exhibitions 'When Elephants Fight': exhibition 29th January - 6th March Explore the diverse stories of people living in Hull who have experienced war and conflict, from the blitz in Hull to present day global hostilities. Libraries Connect, the Museums Libraries and Archives Council and the History Centre bring you this exhibition Learning Family History for Families!: course Saturday 16th January - 6th March 11am - 1pm, Central Library and Hull History Centre Work together as a family and learn how to research and record your own personal history and family tree. Hull Adult Education, Hull Libraries and the History Centre bring you this free course. The course stops at half term and then continues after half term. Places must be booked, contact the Central Library, 01482 300300 to secure your place. Family Activities Time Troopers - Box of Secrets (ages 16 and under) Saturday 13th February 11am - 1pm, Lecture Theatre Celebrate everything you love from music to sport, your family or fashion, by creating and decorating your very own time capsule Signed, Sealed, Delivered? (ages 5+) Saturday 13th February 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Lecture Theatre Discover what Hull citizens wrote to their loved ones in the past and create your own historic love letter sealed as a scroll, then it's up to you if you deliver it or not! Recipes for Success (ages 5+) Tuesday 16th February 1pm - 3pm, Lecture Theatre Explore our collections of historical recipes from crazy cures for colds to delicious cakes and puddings (and pancakes!) and create posters to advertise them with. Please note that details are subject to change, telephoning in advance is advisable. 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