- Town Architects Department
- Education Department
- Treasurer’s Department
- Town Clerk Department
- City Engineers Department
- Records of Wartime Emergency Services
These records allow us to understand the hardships endured by the people of Hull during the War and reveal their gallantry and resourcefulness during the daily struggles they faced. The project will deepen our understanding of the problems encountered and solutions found by those tasked with not only preserving life, but coming to the aid of those affected by the raids.
The project will give us the opportunity to work closely with volunteers who will help to index the records, repackage files and volumes, and digitise photographs. The resulting on line catalogues will allow the public to search for individuals or streets in much greater depth than is currently available and visit the Centre to view any relevant documents.
This is an exciting project which will highlight the devastation wreaked on Hull during the Second World War and demonstrate the resilience of its citizens on the home front when faced with such traumas. It is surprising for a city so heavily bombed during the war that these records have even survived.
Carol Tanner Access & Collections Manager, Hull City Archives at Hull History Centre