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What Is The Role Of A Document Production Specialist?

Catherine, of solicitors Wilkin, Chapman Rollits, outlines what her job entails, and it sounds like the place would collapse without her.

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Thanks to all who joined us @hulllibraries.bsky.social to hear from the brilliant JJ Connolly and then watch his equally-brilliant film, 'Layer Cake'. Film night returns January '26 🎥

Who, What, Where, When, Why & How?

Troublingly bewigged author and cartoonist @mikebarfield.bsky.social attempts our Big Malarkey quiz, with @typicallymai.bsky.social acting as judge and jury.

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No photos from the stage, but an absolute treat to go deep into the 'Layer Cake' world with JJ Connolly last night at @hulllibraries.bsky.social. The film still crackles and pops on screen 😎

What Is My Favourite View In Hull?

Marianne Lewsley-Stier heads to the waterfront to explain the influence of the confluence.

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Tomorrow night at Hull Central!

Here's how we're looking for October to December!

The long-awaited return of the mythbusters!

Reflections on Fish, Fishermen and Sea Fishing — The Critical Fish Trail ‘Reflections on Fish, Fishermen and Sea Fishing’ by Robb Robinson

I have contributed an essay to the Hull Critical Fish Trail website. Here is link to the essay: www.thecriticalfishtrail.co.uk/essays/blog-...

A National Poetry Day post from "the most poetic city in England"

TimeFort: Blockhouse by GoodwinYouthArtsTakeover Only you can save the future...

We'll be joining Humber Field Archaeology this weekend at the Hull and East Riding Museum, and as part of that we'll be showcasing "TimeFort: Blockhouse", the latest game in the TimeFort series that commemorates the South Blockhouse project! Join us on Saturday from 12!

Advertisement for celery coffee which states that it is a great nerve and brain strengthener and restorer. Prepared solely from celery, guaranteed pure and unmixed. By royal letters patent. Features in 'Our Own Gazette' July 1892.

Fancy a pleasant change from your ordinary drink? We give you “the great nerve and brain strengthener and restorer.”

Yes, celery coffee was a thing in 1892.

This advertisement is from the Young Women’s Christian Association’s ‘Our Own Gazette’.

#InternationalCoffeeDay #WorldVegetarianDay

Cropped image of a page in an opened book. In the centre of the page is a large woodcut illustration of a raccoon. The title in Latin above it is 'Mapach'

Good afternoon to everyone, but especially to all the raccoons, for today is their special day!

This woodcut of a raccoon was printed in 1635 in 'Historia Naturae, Maxime Peregrinae' by Juan Eusebio Nieremberg.

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Happy October! This woodcut of a cat with a mouse is the printer's device of the Venetian printer Melchior Sessa, and was used by his heirs in this 1598 book of sermons.

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Look how thoroughly this beaver washes! They would certainly approve of Clean Hospitals Day 2025 Read more here:

Which Hull Street Is Associated With England’s Fattest Vicar?

Our stout clergyman correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social gets perilously close to fat-shaming in this cautionary tale of street names and scale busting.

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What Are My Top 5 Films?

Bex is the general manager at Artlink and a movie fan. Here are her five favourite flicks.

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BBC Radio Humberside - Hidden East Yorkshire, Bransholme Castle: A fortress born of civil war This is the story of survival, ambition, and a forgotten stronghold.

Discover more about Bransholme Castle with Neil Chadwick, History Centre Archivist/Librarian who spoke up with BBC Radio Humberside's Hidden East Yorkshire team tinyurl.com/yydk4zk7 @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Which Punk Anthem Was Written On A Bench On Cottingham Road?

Author and aging Britpopper @nickquantrill.bsky.social goes the Whole Wide World to end up on a (probably) different bench to Eric Goulden.

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A stock Autumnal image showing a number of trees with golden leaves. The ground around them is covered with a carpet of leaves of golden brown.

Hello Library Lover!
“For as long as she could remember, she had thought that autumn air went well with books, that the two both somehow belonged with blankets, comfortable armchairs, and big cups of tea." / Katarina Bivald
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Why Is There A Splash Boat In East Park?

We’ve all enjoyed a proper soaking and a scare in it, but @hulltourguide.bsky.social Paul Schofield explains why the greatest thrill ride in Hull exists.

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10 Scott Street Bridge Hull’s River Bridges:  Scott Street Bridge The original Scott Street Bridge plans date from 1900 and show a beautiful attention to detail. The diagram showing access to the nose bol…

The original Scott Street Bridge plans date from 1900 and show a beautiful attention to detail. You can see them, together with some stunning photos from the 70s and 80s in today's 'Hull's River Bridges' post: openbridgeshull.com/2025/09/21/1...
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What Are My Top 5 Favourite Books This Year?

At the Big Malarkey, author and illustrator Ramzee picks his best reads from 2025 so far.

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Who, What, Where, When, Why & How?

Ace author Simon James Green chances his arm on our quiz with quizmaster @typicallymai.bsky.social at the Big Malarkey.

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Unfortunately, Neil Broadfoot can no longer join us this Wednesday evening. However, our @nickquantrill.bsky.social and @nicktriplow.bsky.social will present 'Three Book Wednesday'. We hope you can still join us for what will be a lively evening of book chat at @hulllibraries.bsky.social 📚

Thank you. We've not listened to that in years, must did it out later!

Who Are My Top 5 Fishing Heritage Heroes?

Chair of the Hull Fishing Heritage Centre Jerry Thompson runs down the people who mean the most to him from his days at sea.

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On the eve of the Heritage Open Days, when you can come and see the original reference library for yourselves, it's only right to celebrate Hull Central Library!

Who Was Andrew Marvell?

Hot poet-on-poet action as @deanwilson.bsky.social outlines the life and achievements of Hull lad Andrew ‘Metaphysical’ Marvell MP.

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A great listen, and remember the brochures they speak of are available from libraries!