Hedon History Walks

26/05/2026

Watch out for the Holderness Gazette this Thursday. Not only great coverage of the Hull City victory but also my piece about the Great Gale of 1871.

26/05/2026

Hedon History Talks this Thursday at the Hedon British Legion.

29/04/2026

The someone that talked will be Tony Porter of Hedon History and it will be at the Hedon British Legion on Magdalen Gate at 7 pm on Thursday 30th April. His talk will tell some of the stories of our Hedon Heroes that served in WWII. There are real Boys Own tales from land, sea and air. No booking required, just come along at 7 pm. £5 on the door.

26/04/2026

Hedon History Walks regular monthly illustrated history talk on the last Thursday of the month will be Thursday 30th April at the Hedon British Legion once more. Big thanks to them for their encouragement. The talk starts at 7pm and this month it will be the ‘SOME WAR STORIES OF HEDON’S HEROES’. This will feature the stories of some of the men of Hedon who took part in World War II, many making the biggest sacrifice of all. In the current world climate it may serve as a lesson to us all about the best and the worst of what conflict can bring. £5 on the door.

24/04/2026

What do Somerstown and Beetonville in Hull have to do with owning your own home? And what do the May elections have to do with Building Societies? All will be revealed at Hedon Museum's 'Half Hour of Hedon History' at 11:30 tomorrow, Saturday 25th April at the Museum. Not only is entry free but there is tea and biscuits too.

23/04/2026

Have you ever wondered how an average person in the mid 1800's was able to buy a house! Come along to Hedon Museum on Saturday 25th April at 11:30 to find out about early forms of building societies in Hedon and Holderness. Come along to our 'Half Hour Of Hedon History' at 11:30, which is free, as are the tea and biscuits. It is also the last day of our current exhibition from SKEALS about the Spurn, Kilnsea, Easington and district through the ages.

25/03/2026

Have you ever wondered whether the crew of the cog boat on the Hedon Coat of Arms were playing golf, hockey or shinty? Come along to the British Legion on Thursday night 7pm to hear an Hedon History Walks illustrated history talk about Hedon's other sports! That is not cricket of football. There are a surprising number of them that have been played over the years. Come along and see the new look Legion at the same time. £5 on the door.

20/03/2026

Get yourselves to Hedon Museum for 11:30 tomorrow, Saturday 21st March for a bite size of a Shrimp tea! This is what Paull was famous for in its day. Tony Porter will have a 'Half Hour of Hedon History' to tell the story of Paul and Shrimps. All free, as is the cup of tea and a biscuit.
The museum is open from 10am to 4pm every Wednesday and Saturday. Come along and see the current exhibition about Skipsea, Kilnsea, Easington and district through the ages.

18/03/2026

Hedon Historian and History Walks Lucy has written a new piece for her blog about the lost villages of Holderness. You can find this at
https://theholdernesshistorian.com/2026/03/14/the-grieving-tide/

Also on Saturday 21st March at 11:30 there will be the Half Hour Of Hedon History at Hedon Museum. This week will be 30 mins of information about the Importance of Shrimps to Paull.

Next Week on Thursday 26th March at 7pm is our illustrated talk at the British Legion in Hedon. Hedon's other sports will be the subject. There were a surprising number of different sports available in Hedon in the past. £5 on the door.

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04/03/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!
Hedon Museum comes out of hibernation with their re-opening after the winter closure. Hedon Mayor Cllr. Hinch opened the museum's first 2026 exhibition this morning. The exhibition is presented by SKEAL's (Spurn, Kilnsea, Easington and Local area). The exhibition spans from Roman times to the present day with very interesting artifacts and information.

The Museum will now be open every Wednesday and Saturday between 10am and 4pm. Come along for a chat and free refreshments after a look round our exhibits and displays, as well as a shop and book stall.