Hull

 We convened at Leeds station on 19th June 2024 for a Wednesday trip to Hull. Derek, Glenn, Brian and myself. We caught the 10.27 train and arrived in Hull an hour later. We first headed for the Museum Quarter, and found ourselves at the Streetlife museum. This told of the history of transport in the city and was excellent. We spent a good hour and a half to two hours wandering round this fascinating museum. Horse drawn carriages, trams, buses and even an old railway signal box which had been moved to the museum brick by brick. We then retired to the Lion and Key public house for some well earned lunch. An excellent curry and a drink each later and it was after 2.30pm. Thus refreshed, we returned to the Museum Quarter, this time to the Hull and East Riding Archaeological Museum.

The artefacts here were stunning, with the majority of them having been discovered locally on digs. Of particular interest were the mosaics, Roman in origin and in superb condition. There were plenty of these to admire. Also many ancient brooches, clasps and rings. We can only imagine the excitement of the archaeologists who discovered these fine pieces. A highly recommended museum. Time was now getting on so we headed back towards the railway station, stopping off for a swift cup of coffee at an excellent cafe, prior to catching the 17.03 train back to Leeds. A superb day!....