How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?

Subject: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 03:27 AM

Hello, how many of you have go to hull, what did you think of it, and what was the most interesting thing yiu see there?

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Raggytash
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 04:05 AM

I've been to Hull ...............I saw Punch the Horse!!!!

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: greg stephens
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 04:20 AM

I have been there. Most interesting thing? Hmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmm

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Sooz
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 05:12 AM

I was at the University for 4 years - 30 years ago. It went downhill after that!

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Crane Driver
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 05:39 AM

We were there for the Maritime Festival earlier this year - nice waterfront. Most interesting thing? Discovering that Lord Nelson was Miss Whip when at home ...... Most memorable? Singing with Johnny Collins outside the Minerva on Sunday morning. Great weekend, guys.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST,Julie B
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 07:02 AM

There at Uni 1980-83. Have Aunt in Willerby and came up for the Peoples Voice Folk Festival in Beverley this year (great weekend) and the Maritime Festival too. Singing sea shanties in the Minerva, looking out of the open doors to see ships sailing down the estuary was wonderful - hope to repeat the experience next year. I like a lot of the Architecture in Hull, and the wonderful character filled old high-ceilinged pubs. Also like the 'Queen Victoria' toilets :-)
Julie B

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Mr Red
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 07:57 AM

I have to say to my shame **BG** I have been there
9and found the "Land of Green Ginger" which was NOT interesting.0

Most interesting thing - apart from the M62 (Westbound)? Well the barrier on the Hull River was intriguing - like a guillotine - to keep the North sea nad the Humber out of the hinterland then ther is the lifeboat perched about 50 feet up in the air and presumeably lanched by lowering the jib so that it can reach the water at all tide heights.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Mrs Cobble
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 08:15 AM

I was born there .( don't live there now). At school we where tought to be very proud of one of Hull's famous son's, William Wilberforce who was a leading light in the abolition of slavery. There is a very good museum showing much of the injustices of slavery. The airwoman Amy Johnson was also from Hull.

Oh dear , two jags deputy primeminister is MP for Hull!!

Mrs C

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Fingerbuster
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 08:41 AM

I have been to Cottingham (live) does that count?
However, if you havent been to Hull you had better go quickly,
judging by the rate of coastal erosion it wont be there long.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 09:08 AM

I went with a mate to watch H K R play in 1960
The most memorable thing was that they won.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: KJ
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 09:33 AM

We've ventured across the border once, & intend to go again 'cos there looks like there's loads & loads of good pubs. So we want to do a Hull pub crawl, any suggestions gratefully received.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Edain
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 09:42 AM

I went once when I was tiny, don't remember anything about it though I'm afraid

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST,Mike
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 12:18 PM

I used to sail out of Hull when I was in the merchant. Got there (from Grimsby) on the paddle wheel ferry "Lincoln Castle". She had a 3 legged steam recipricating engine and was coal-fired

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 12:37 PM

What I'd like to know is how many Mudcatters from outside the UK have been to Hull. I claim that distinction, and have to say I really enjoyed the trip. I was even impressed by Durty Nellie's.
I guess I what I liked best were the maritime and transportation museums, the lightship, the Humber, and England's Finest Loo.
Can somebody link to a photo tour of that loo?
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 12:38 PM

I've been to Hull....good shopping and night life!!!

My mum was born in Hull and my Great Grandma went to school with Amy Johnson!!!

Cat

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST,old head
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 02:08 PM

i spent aweek there 1 day.ONLY JOKING. a lovely place. i worked there back in the 60's and enjoyed every moment.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST,Greycap
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 02:17 PM

Been lots, played lots of gigs there, my son is a copper there-say 'hi' to 1126 if you meet him. I like the place and the people.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: mg
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 02:51 PM

is there an amazing amount of music there or is everyone just on Mudcat???? I do plan to visit some day. mg

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: fat B****rd
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 02:53 PM

Terrified by the Ferry hooter as a baby on a day trip with my parents. Froze my B*****ks off watching The Mariners play the Tigers. Made a demo at the lovely Keith Herd's. Got in slight disfavour at the Newlands Hotel (?) staying there after a Family gig at the Uni (1969) and played at the Victoria Club with "Beat Group" in 1974. These past few years I visit my mother-in-law in Anlaby occasionally.
So, yeah, I been to Hull and back. BTW Joe Offer, in Hull they DO consider people from Cleethorpes as foriegners.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 04:47 PM

I was at the university from 1977 to 1981 but have been back a few times recently.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Tig
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 05:31 PM

Been there quite a few times either to the Shanty festival or to Princess Quay to shop.

Oh, Mrs Cobble and I went there to see 'On the Piste' last December - and nearly disgraced ourselves ;-))

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Nancy King
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 05:38 PM

Well, I'm from outside the UK and I have been to Hull! In 1992, went there for the Sea Fever Festival with The Boarding Party. The pub sing at the Green Bricks was great! Shanty Jack arranged a special tour of the Maritime Museum for us, conducted by the curator, and it was wonderful. Would love to have a chance to go again!

Cheers, Nancy

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Ebbie
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 05:44 PM

'To Hull and Back'? Isn't that the name of a war movie from long ago?

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Maurice Mann
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 06:06 PM

To Hull for the Shanty festival - ah yes, getting the music in stereo from the band in the pub and the band on the quay. Pity it was two different songs. Same at the Minerva - except the band inside was competing with the impromptu musicians'session outside. And all the beer seemed to be nitrokeg. And the prices in the City Hall - made my locals down here in London seem positively cheap! And what do they look like in those silly bargee caps? Shame most of my family still lives there.

Mo

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 09:48 AM

Yes ! Yes ! - I admit it - I've been to H9ll on three occasions - now will you please take the electrodes off my scrotum and sop hitting me with the rubber truncheons.

I really didn't go of my own choice - twice to see a client - and once for a software course. Like Mr Red I did find "The Land of Green Ginger" (after walking past it twice) and wondered why I bothered to look for it in the first place.

No ! No ! - Please don't send me back - I don't mind if you put the ectrodes back on - anything but that !

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Declan
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 10:07 AM

Tig

I misread your post about the Shanty Festival in Hull. I thought it said the Shatner Festival in Hull.

Surely the ultimate mudcat experience !

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 11:14 AM

God ! Shatner punching the horse in Hul9 - the mind boggles !

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 02:23 PM

In answer to Mary Garvey's questions- yes there is an amazing amount of music in Hull (and Beverley) and yes there everyone is a mudcatter!

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Leeder
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 03:33 PM

I've been to Hull, Quebec. Does that count?

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: RolyH
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 03:38 PM

The only time I went to Hull was to go to Boothferry Park.It was very wet and very cold (and very rusty).Presume this isn't Hulls best aspect.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: bazza
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 04:04 PM

I went there in the mid 60s with the Royal Navy on H.M.S DIDO on a recruiting campaign, nice friendly girls.ButI think the press gang would of been more effective.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Jack The Lad
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 05:43 PM

I was born in Hull, went to Bricknall Avenue Primary school for a while.
Most memorable thing- My Grandma's chocolate truffles, and the slow ticking of the clock in the quiet era before TV,when my grandma was resting in the afternoons- and the world slowed down to a crawl.
Could have been anywhere- but it was in Hull, in the 50's.
Jack The Lad

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Snuffy
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 09:06 PM

BS: Hull City is the only team in the English Leagues with no letters that can be coloured in.

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: John Routledge
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 09:22 PM

Now that Hull is having a renaissance via Mudcat I might go there again.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 12:05 AM

I go to the hull at least once a day.

And sometimes two or three depnd8ng on wut ahv bean etin an drinkin.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Thank God someone already dug it out back cause I don't think the misses is up to diggin another.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: fat B****rd
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 03:57 AM

Good morning, (Well,it is here in Newton Aycliffe) Ebbie. "To Hull And Back" is a hilarious parody on "To Hell And Back" a 50s film about Audie Murphy's war exploits. ATB from the FB.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 04:09 AM

I too was born in Hull and lived in a prefab (nothing to do with the Beatles) that was built to replace the housing near the docks that was destoyed during the war. They were supposed to last 10 years but were flattened after about thirty. I attended Hull Grammar School but we moved away when I was sixteen so I had to go to work at that age instead of going to university. I returned to the area four years ago after a 35 year absence - am now a bit upmarket in Beverley, though.

We were always told at school that Hull was the biggest fishing port in the country and the third largest overall port after London and Liverpool - can't imagine where we would come after now! Good old Mrs T.

Roger

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Les from Hull
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 04:16 PM

Rog - I was born in a Hull prefab an' all - Prseton Road. We only need two more for the prefab four! Any offers?

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: RolyH
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 04:36 PM

I was born in a pre-fab in South London (can I be Ringo or Barry?)

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Mary Humphreys
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 05:17 PM

I lived in Hull for a couple of years in 1969 - 1971 and in the East Riding for a few years after that in Willlerby. I used to go to the Bluebell folk club every Sunday evening, which had just lost the Watersons as their residents. The late , great Ian Manuel ( one of the best ballad singers I have ever met) used to frequent the club - mainly the bar.
One of the best pubs is the 'Black Boy' on the old cobbled street that runs past the museum which has one of the most perfectly preserved Roman tesselated pavements. I forget the name of the street, but it runs parallel with Lowgate.
I have many happy memories of the place.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST,Mike Cahill
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 05:18 PM

In the late 70s-early 80s I worked on barges taking timber, steel, animal feedstuffs grain and gravel to and from hull. watched them build the barrier, and with most people thought it was a waste of money to protect a load of deralict victorian warehouses, and was disgusted because it meant an end to a lot of water bourne trade, and seagoing coasters wouldn't be able to reverse up the river Hull (an amazing sight) because the wouldn't fit under the barrier . Last year went back for the 1st time in about 15 years, still cold and wet, but what a lot of money there is there now. Most of the places, and pubs I knew have either gone or become trendy

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: brid widder
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 06:36 PM

I too was born here... in Hull that is... about a couple of hundred yards fron The Kingston...in a 'one up & one down' with my 2 brothers sitting on the stairs waiting to go to bed in the one & only bedroomnd I haven't been outside Hull for more than 3 weeks since!!I think it's a mistake to think EVERYONE is on Mudcat... my mum isn't!... yet.

I too went to the Bluebell... folk Union one, in those days... as did my big brother Peter... 'Trog' he did monologues ...that was where all this began for me

A few weeks ago I was in the Bluebell and went up to the room used by Folk Union One ... it seemed much smaller.... and now has 2 pool tables in it.... it was empty ... except for the ghosts of so many voices!!! The street with the museums... and Durty Nellies is the High street.
Hull is a very friendly place... and does have music... lots of it

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: catspaw49
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 06:39 PM

.......gee, how convenient........

I think that Igormud is a suburb of Hull isn't it? At least it sounds as though it should be............Good place for Punch to take a crap possibly..............

Spaw

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 06:41 PM

I've been to Hull many times. Before they put in the new Interstate, you pretty much had to go to Hull if you wanted to get to Hannibal.

Oh, you're not talking about Hull, Illinois! Okay...anyone besides me ever been to Seehorn?

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 11:22 PM

I've never been to Hull but I've been to Yap Island, aren't they pretty much the same? Mostly flat, damnably hot, and these huge stone cartwheels all over the place. Everybody said it was just exactly like Hull and that since I'd been to Yap, I could skip Hull. Was somebody pulling my leg? I'll go to Hull if I have to but I'd rather not.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Alio
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 04:30 AM

Been to the maritime festival a number of times, and I think it's a beautiful town / city(?) Everytime we go we seem to find different places to wander around. Obviously it can't match up to Saddleworth (!) but I love going there.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: gnomad
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 04:51 AM

Another ex-resident here 1960-81, but not born there. Also another ex-Bricknell Ave infants&junior schools.

Happy memories of FU1 at the Blue Bell, also the Chase club at the Haworth Arms and a short-lived time of madness at the Pacific Club in High Street.

Hull is one of the better-kept secrets of the UK, lots of folks elsewhere think it's a fishing village somewhere near Skegness. I would go back but it is infested with imaginary 'catters and I fear it might be a let down, the pictures here on the cat are so much more exciting than reality could possibly be.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST,ossonflags
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 06:38 AM

Nobody has mentioned the best folk club in hull.The Rugby in dock st.

In its heyday ran by:

Mick Waterson
Jock Manual
Jim Eldon
Jill Pidd
All formidable singers in their own right.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 21 Nov 02 - 02:50 AM

Mick-9 or anyone else that knows)-What was The Rugby Tavern Called bfore it was called The Rugby Tavern? that area used to be good, there was The Georgian , The Manchester arms etc, it's all changed now!

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST,ossonflags
Date: 21 Nov 02 - 04:42 AM

The "Rugby Tavern" was called "The Ship Molly" after a famous whaling ship that sailed out of Hull. I believe that the name changed after a hull rugby player,Graham Paul? who was the landlord there.

had many happy years using it as my local, with trevor eland at the helm.

John, I must tell you sume time the story of the "World mushy pea drinking competition" that was held ther in 1976.

In my house I have the bear tap that the last pint went through when the rugby closed.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: 53
Date: 21 Nov 02 - 09:27 AM

I haven't yet

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Nov 02 - 02:23 PM

where the hell is Hull?????

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST,ossonflags
Date: 22 Nov 02 - 01:19 AM

hull is that magnificent city in yorkshire were that magnificent band "punch the horse" are based.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 27 Nov 02 - 03:21 AM

Thanks MIck, i was wondering that for ages.
anyway it's an amazing thing that Sir Roger from Beberley was born in Hull, and I 9John from Hull) was born in Beberley.
Thats one of them amazing things that you don't learn every day, one of our UK newspapers has an amazing facts section but i cant remember whitch one it is right noew.john

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 27 Nov 02 - 04:26 PM

I came from Hull - anyone need the escape plans?
Most memorable thing King Billy

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 27 Nov 02 - 06:54 PM

Thanks to all who played music with me and for me that wondrful night last NOVEMBER.in Hull. .. The Hull threads are here in such numbers because there are alot of MUDCATERS in Hull and they are using this great site for just the right reasons: to talk about getting together and playing music..!!!!! If the rest of the Mudcat world wonders why so much talk about Hull It;s because people are playing music there..THey are friendly and will let you join in !!! From one mudcatter a large THank You !!!! All the best , Guy

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 02:38 AM

I'll be there...passin thru... for the holiday

When I figure out the John...I'll piss on it...like the wanker has done in the MudCat.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Nope the gig ain't at Nellies

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 02:49 AM

Glad you enjoyed your visit Guy, when are you coming back?
Musicians are always welcome here.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Nov 02 - 07:48 AM

In view of some of the hostile remarks which have been expressed about Hull, and also, quite unjustifiably, towards some of the people from there, I'd just like to add my compliments to the city and its musical traditions.
When I visited Hull and Beverley several times earlier this year I found a lively and vibrant community of singers and musicians, who were also very friendly and welcoming. There were, and still are, lots of sessions going on, and I'm encouraged to hear of Geoff Lawes' new club at the Bull which I hope will be a great success, and while I don't expect to be returning in the forseeable future, I'm still interested to hear about what goes on there.

The people who post from Hull are a diverse bunch of individuals who add a great deal to the forum with their humour, and wit, but above all with their love of music. I would admit that I could sometimes wish that there was a little less drivel, but if that is the price to pay for all the good stuff that is posted then I can't really object.

I am very concerned that those who have been distressed by some of the more offensive comments that have been made should not be driven away from here. I and many others value the contributions made by 'Ullites to the Mudcat, and to music in general, and I plead with those who are thinking of quitting to stay, and continue to entertain the rest of us with both BS and music.

Matthew Edwards

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 29 Nov 02 - 08:14 AM

I have great memories of Hull. As a schoolboy athlete I ran in the English Schools Championships there, billeted over two nights with a family in Willerby. I also remember Notingham Forest beating Hull City 4-0 one Christmas Day. Wally Ardron scored all 4, one right foot shot, one left, and 2 headers, As a singer I had memorable gigs at the Blue Bell, the famous Folk Union One, and also at the Rugby with the great Ian (Jock) Manuel. He was a superb singer especially good on bothy ballads. I don't think he got the recognition he deserved. He sang really good songs in a rough-edged but musical voice,with a terrific sense of rhythm. There was a good club at South Cave too. I've never sung at the Maritime Festival but I'm willing!. Hull held a leading position in the folk revival at one time. It would be grand to see it rise again.

Subject: RE: How Many Mudcatters Have been to Hull?
From: Les from Hull
Date: 29 Nov 02 - 01:48 PM

I well remember your Hull gigs, Burl. And there's still a few of us who remember Jock's singing.

As for the folk revival, Hull and District (inc North Lincs) seems to be having a mini-revival of its own at the moment. There's a new club started at the Bull on Beverley Road (Thurs) and more sessions than you can shake a stick at. And the People's Voice Festival in Beverley this year was a wonderful example of what can happen when a few right-minded individuals get together - a completely free festival, with concerts, dance, sessions, workshops, dance teams, pub gigs, singarounds, the lot.