Hull Named as UK City of Culture 2017

I was born in Hull and lived there quite happily until I was 38 when I got married and started moving around the country with my husbands job.

I would never criticise any place that I have lived as they all have something to offer. But I was quite surprised when I heard this on sky news this morning.

It was not so long ago that Hull was voted one of the worst places to live.

I hope that as the news says it brings economic growth to the City that goes with receiving this accolade.

I still have friends in Hull who I see from time to time, but I must admit I have not been back in 20 years. We always meet up in York or Harrogate when we do meet up.

Maybe I ought to go back to see what the old place has to offer now and see how much it has moved on.

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It is an interesting choice and often when these things are awarded the cities see it almost as a challenge to improve so give it a few months and we may see a huge difference in Hull !

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It's because it has a big bridge, reminiscent of San Francisco, it won't be long I hasten, till both are twinned.

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I think it was awarded the prize because it is down trodden and needs a lift of life.
I live near Leicester and they also applied for it and very upset they didn't get it but I suppose its because they got Richard 111 instead

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I'm a bit puzzled to what it really means ,but after looking up the definition being arts and people with like minded thinking ,+customs and social behaviour of a particular people or society...
I have a cyber friend that lives in Hull and he's a play writer so perhaps I should send him congratulations.

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I'm chuffed to bits that Hull won. I don't have any connection to the city but they are so cut off and the bridge tolls are steep, they definitely put people off going. Hull has a long, proud history and some wonderful cultural assets, they deserve some good luck to help them rise again.

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I dont think £1.50 to cross the Humber Bridge is 'steep' or off putting.

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Personally I'd rather had Dundee won the award - but oh well.

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Hull .... city of culture ...... next up Croydon!!