Off Topic Hull: City of Culture

I was planning on just turning up and wandering around the Made in Hull exhibition thingy but just seen there are walking tours "with legendary guide Paul Schofield". The legend has passed my by it seems. Does anybody have experience of his guidance? Would you recommend it?

 

I've done a few of the guided walks, and in my view, Paul Schofield's are well worth a try.

 

Thanks. I will do then.

 

I'm on Facebook with him, though I don't think we've met. He certainly knows his stuff, though, from what I can see.

 

Just booked Friday 6th January Made in Hull walking tour . Available dates 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 Jan 2017.
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This guy?

David Paul Scofield CH CBE (21 January 1922 – 19 March 2008), known professionally as Paul Scofield, was an English actor of stage and screen who was known for his striking presence, distinctive voice, and for the clarity and effortless intensity of his delivery. Regarded as one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of all time, Scofield preferred the stage over film. This, and his decision to put his family first, has meant that he has never been as well known outside the United Kingdom as some other actors.

Outside his homeland, Scofield is best known for his Academy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA Award- winning performance as Sir Thomas More in the 1966 film A Man for All Seasons. Scofield had originally played the same part on stage in the West End and in a Tony Award-winning performance on Broadway.

Actress Helen Mirren, who appeared with Scofield in the 1989 film When the Whales Came, said of him, "He aspires to the soul rather than the character. He has no sense of personal ambition. He's one of our great, great actors. We're lucky to have him."[2]

In 1990, actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson, who played Scofield's son in Franco Zeffirelli's Hamlet, compared the experience to being "thrown into the ring with Mike Tyson".[3]

 

So sorry it doesn't fit in with your own, highly elevated brand of humour. FU.

 

It isnt humour it isnt funny. You are painfully unfunny.

 

We've finally reached the gates to 2017, UK City of Culture, incredible, be proud and get yourselves in town tomorrow night to celebrate our magnificence. We are Hull.

 

Saw an excellent preview of the Made in Hull lightshow when walking through old town prior to the Everton game last night. Strongly recommend to anyone currently indifferent.

 

I do like the fact that the main part in Vicky Square is called exactly that!

 

You Ull.

 

The Made in Hull part in Vicky Square looks amazing. This is a video of the testing



I'll be at the fireworks later so hoping to catch this on the way

Come on City (of culture)

 

That looks anazing

 

The Blitz segment !!!

 

We know what we are.

 

Cracking job done there. Credit to those involved. I can't wait to go and see it.