Robb Robinson

The Mariner's Mirror Publishes international research on maritime and naval history, including nautical research, seafaring, shipbuilding, language and customs of the sea.

My new paper, MM International Journal, Society for Nautical Research homepagewww.tandfonline.com/journals/rmi...
A Skilled English Tradesman and Early International Diffusion of Steamboat and Railway Technology: life of William Harman (1804–1890), a study of individual adaptability and mobility

What a brilliant Test Match series. Thanks so much to England and India.

The cap of Skidby Windmill is now on the ground. I really hope it will not be long before cap and a set of sails are back on this wonderful building. Seems ages since it was last working.

The cap of Skidby Windmill is now on the ground. I really hope it will not be long before cap and a set of sails are back on this wonderful building. Seems ages since it was last working.

Want a summer read with a maritime theme? Then try Viola (Lodestar Books). A true twentieth century story of men and women whose lives and livelihoods were linked to to one little ship, built in 1906 and still around. A story of war and peace and the long Atlantic Ocean,

What Is My Favourite Building In Hull?

Actor Matt Sutton returns to the end of Hessle Road and a significant location from his youth.

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'Government has lost control of this industry'

Campaigner Feargal Sharkey spoke to #BBC after the publication of a major report into the water industry in England and Wales including replacing the water regulator Ofwat and introducing mandatory water meters

National Cycle Route is over 1200 miles long. They have closed a section near Beverley at the height of summer for "improvement.'. Thing is, obvious alternative cycle routes here are closed due to other 'improvements'. The alternative suggested is to share the narrow, twisty Dunswell Lane with cars.

Actually, just been out brambling and came across a Dutch couple cycling down the route who gas got almost to the closed section. Had to direct them back.

Well presumably the council give the overall permission for this closure but it involves various other stakeholders on infrastructure projects in area. All very much to the public good but why start this closure at mid summer before proper alternative cycle routes are properly open?

National Cycle Route is over 1200 miles long. They have closed a section near Beverley at the height of summer for "improvement.'. Thing is, obvious alternative cycle routes here are closed due to other 'improvements'. The alternative suggested is to share the narrow, twisty Dunswell Lane with cars.

Which Hull Author Disappeared On An Italian Mountain?

From Gispyville to the Apennines, @robb51.bsky.social recounts the tale of a remarkable life.

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Which Ship Links The Humber Bridge with Arctic Exploration?

@uniofhull.bsky.social professor @robb51.bsky.social tells another tale from Hull’s maritime history.

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Want a summer read with a maritime theme? Then try Viola (Lodestar Books). A true twentieth century story of men and women whose lives and livelihoods were linked to to one little ship, built in 1906 and still around. A story of war and peace and the long Atlantic Ocean,

Which Hull Poet Became A Gay Icon In The United States?

For Pride Month, @robb51.bsky.social of the @uniofhull.bsky.social tells the story of probably the coolest person to have ever lived on Anlaby Road.

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What Does Five Decades Of Photographing On Hessle Road Look Like?

Chronicler of everyday life Alec Gill talks about half-a-century capturing the same street.

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Fimber Halt today. Yorkshire Wolds Railway celebrating ten years. What a great little line, well worth a visit.

Fimber Halt today. Yorkshire Wolds Railway celebrating ten years. What a great little line, well worth a visit.

Fishermen, the Fishing Industry and the Great War at Sea | Home

Four years on the maritime front line in the Great War. Read about the crucial role played by fishermen and fishing vessels in the grim fight against mines and U-boats. My book: www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....

I went to the opening of the Mariners, Race, Religion and Empire Exhibition at Hull History Centre. Based on project was led by the University of Bristol in partnership with Hull History Centre. Worth a look if you get a chance: www.hullhistorycentre.org.uk/about-us/cur...

Down at Grovehill this morning to talk with Ellie Brennan about the old shipyard and the war-time roles of the ships built there as part of Vernon Kay's VE Day show in Beverley for BBC Radio 2.

Down at Grovehill this morning to talk with Ellie Brennan about the old shipyard and the war-time roles of the ships built there as part of Vernon Kay's VE Day show in Beverley for BBC Radio 2.

I am scheduled to do a piece for BBC Radio 2 tomorrow c.9.50am about role of Beverley's Grovehill shipyard in the Second World War as part of VE Day events. Have a listen if you get a chance. HMS William Scoresby and HMS Beryl were two of many Beverley built ships that played key roles in the war.

I am scheduled to do a piece for BBC Radio 2 tomorrow c.9.50am about role of Beverley's Grovehill shipyard in the Second World War as part of VE Day events. Have a listen if you get a chance. HMS William Scoresby and HMS Beryl were two of many Beverley built ships that played key roles in the war.

Given existing scholarship might it be better to say it reinforces rather than 'radically transforms' our understanding?

Had now had a look at the work that has been carried out on this magnificent building as part of Hull's maritime city project before the exhibits are brought in. It's on course to be a national asset.

Why Is There A Hill In Hull?

The city is flat, we all know that. But @robb51.bsky.social of @uniofhull.bsky.social has found a hill. And a reason for it.

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So fed up of Labour on the lack of moves to reverse Brexit. Can't vote for them again until they change their stance on this and stop being so timid.

YouTube video by Curiosity Hull Why Is There A Hill In Hull?

Hull's 'hill of Himalayan proportions' perhaps I was overdoing my description a little. Find out about how they dealt with the masses of earth they removed when building Hull's first dock in the 1770s: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWSB...

YouTube video by Curiosity Hull Why Is There A Hill In Hull?

Hull's 'hill of Himalayan proportions' perhaps I was overdoing my description a little. Find out about how they dealt with the masses of earth they removed when building Hull's first dock in the 1770s: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWSB...