Curiosity

Our latest profile pic was created by Ila May in our Thought Bubble at @HumberStSesh Very Autumnal, we think. Thank you Ila May.

What Is The Difference Between Art And Craft? Artist Lucy Brooke (and her friend Little Lucy) of the feminine Urge Collective attempts to both define and blur a line. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bddv4tbh @hull_libraries @FruitMarketHull

What 4 Things Shaped My Career In Science? Dr Rebecca Hargreaves is a top scientist working for the Daisy Appeal and here she outlines her route to success in her chosen field. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/46mv7wvb @hull_libraries @DaisyAppeal

What’s Andy Comfort Been Up To In Berlin? How does him from the radio wandering round Germany herald good news for the region? Our rail technology correspondent Angus Young finds out. curiosityhull.co.uk/whats-an… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @andycomfort

Who Sculpted This Statue On Prospect Street? Hull Tour Guide Paul Schofield takes a look at (and behind) the figure of a well-known figure in the middle of the city. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mvsh8bk5 @hull_libraries @Hullccnews

What Would Happen If Every Tyre In The World Disappeared? For those wondering what kids worry about, this question asked at the Big Malarkey by Korinna of HU5 is a perfect insight. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdecm8jf @hull_libraries @big_malarkey

Why Is An Anlaby Road Mini-Mart Part Of Pop Music History? Our unlikely history correspondent Angus Young finds some of the biggest hits in pop began life on top of a local shop. curiosityhull.co.uk/why-is-a… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullccnews

What’s My Favourite Statue In Hull? Artistic Director of Hull Truck Mark Babych has very personal reasons to pick a much-loved artwork. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mx9a28d7 @hull_libraries @HullTruck @Hullccnews

What Is The Torch? Nigel Kobby Taylor of Beats Bus tell us all about his recent Freedom Festival show. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4zepkeyu @hull_libraries @bus_hull @VisitHull

The Curious Quick Quiz – Episode 4 We return to Hull’s hottest studio, Quizmaster Matt and his gorgeous knees and our expert panel for another round of questions asked by you at the Big Malarkey. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2s4dzzbx @hull_libraries @bigmalarkey

Where Is The Narrowest Residential Street In Hull l? We’ve done the widest, so we sent our thin thoroughfare correspondent Angus Young out with a tape measure to find the exact opposite. curiosityhull.co.uk/where-is… @hull_libraries @angus_young61 @Hullccnews

How Do I Approach My Creative Practice? Artist James is part of Hinterland Creative and he talks us through how he approaches his craft. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mkfzwjsn @hull_libraries

What Are My Top 5 Grimms’ Fairytales? We bumped into storyteller Eden Valentine at the Big Malarkey and he told us all about his brotherly love. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4stdn68a @hull_libraries @big_malarkey

R.I.P. Douglas Dunn 1942 - 2026 Very sad news about the passing of poet Douglas Dunn. He wrote many great poems in and about Hull. As tribute, here’s the film @PoetDeanwilson6 made about the him. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yc2stc29 @hull_libraries @UniOfHull @PLSoc

On our podcast this week: Legal matters Ed Heppel from the Employment team at Wilkin Chapman Rollits helps Burnsy answer your questions about sackings, redundancy and AI. Here: tinyurl.com/mw3ztcsf or you usual podcast dealer. @hull_libraries @WCllpSolicitors @bbcburnsy

Who Saved Two Georgian Landmarks In Hull? Our post-war demolition correspondent Angus Young writes about a fella you may not have heard of but who the whole city owes a debt of gratitude. curiosityhull.co.uk/who-save… @hull_libraries @angus_young61