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He's got a head like a water buffalo!!!

 

It’s academic, but it looks to me like he’s riding a unicycle between the rows. Definitely an alarmingly big head though.

 

Cott end of Bricknell Ave, just down from the high school.

You?

 

It’s Frank Skinner his head is too big for his body !

 

Nights out in Hull have changed massively. Used to get bus into town with the lads, be George Street and Old Town before it became a bit more hipster, places like V-Bar, Sharkey's, Attik, Tunnel Bar, Mission (which is still there but man alive, not what it was), Welly (sometimes), Barracuda, Mint et al. Man thinking about it, I used to get the bus, grab some cigs from corner shop in Queen's Gardens, hop in Empress for one while we waited for Garth (rip) and then it was anyone's game until 4.30am when we would sober up, either in my mates garage or in Magma

I always lamented the lack of a heavy metal scene in Hull as we lost White Room, Dram Shop dropped its metal night, Pozition closed so no Metal Wednesdays and just like that, Spiders serves as the only real place with proper metal music left in the City. Which, given that I'm now 37, isn't exactly ideal because although I get away with looking much younger, even when I was in my twenties there were a hell of a lot of younger people there (plus, I used to go in at 15, different times man). They used to do a Friday night for the veterans which was less intense and played more of the mainstream, softer rock like AC/DC and Motley Crue. If they booted that up again I'd go to that, if it was 30 and overs. Sheffield, Newcastle, Edinburgh and York have a much better metal scene now than Hull ever did and I always thought there's a niche there to be taken advantage of.

O'Riley's does some decent live music on weekends and is relatively inexpensive, but it's in such a random place you really wanna be there for the night and unless it's got a bigger act on, it's not exactly jumping.

 

I don’t live in Hull as you know. Though I did for a few years.

 

Hopefully quicker than it's taking them to actually finish the frigger. Lincoln Way being shut is also a pain in the arse, I always see traffic going down it, then I go down it and the way is closed, like ****ing Truman Show that road.

 

Ah ok. Did you move away because you didn't like it or because of work/family/other stuff? If you don't mind me asking of course.

 

Nah its Luke Littler

 

I’m in my mid-20s and I don’t think I’d ever step foot in a nightclub again, even Spiders. If their ID policy is anything like it was when me and you used to go, there’s a real chance of seeing Year 9, 10 and 11 students in there.

 

Work.

 

This article seems pretty relevant today

Hull and Norwich: two cities often underestimated, perennially overshadowed by their flashier neighbors, and yet brimming with their own quiet confidence. While Norwich has spent the last two decades transforming its cultural reputation, economic outlook, and urban landscape, Hull has been steadily charting a similar course — just with less fanfare. It’s time we start asking a bold question: could Hull be the Norwich of the North?



Culture Beyond the Obvious



Norwich, known for its rich literary heritage and indie arts scene, was the first English city to be named a UNESCO City of Literature. But Hull? It was UK City of Culture in 2017, and that accolade wasn’t a fluke. The city used the opportunity to reintroduce itself — not just to Britain, but to itself. That year, over five million people attended cultural events in Hull. The momentum may have slowed, but the legacy remains: new galleries, music venues, and creative start-ups continue to fuel the city’s cultural ecosystem.


Like Norwich, Hull is deeply literary, proudly working-class, and quietly radical. It gave us Philip Larkin, after all. The art isn’t performative; it’s deeply rooted in local identity — gritty, honest, and wryly humorous. Norwich has its poetry; Hull has its punk.



Urban Identity Without Pretension



Norwich thrives on a mix of medieval charm and modern progressivism. Its lanes are filled with independent shops, vegan cafes, and a high density of tote bags per square mile. Hull, meanwhile, is still shaking off its undeserved reputation for bleakness, but those who visit see something else entirely: the stunning Marina, historic Old Town, and newly revitalized Fruit Market area echo what the Norwich Lanes were doing fifteen years ago.


More importantly, both cities embody a kind of alternative urbanism — rejecting the corporate blandness of many mid-sized British cities in favor of cultivating their quirks. Hull, like Norwich, is what happens when a place invests in being distinct, not just “modern.”



Isolation Breeds Innovation



Geographical isolation is often cited as a weakness for both cities. Hull is tucked away in East Yorkshire, at the end of the M62; Norwich is similarly stranded in East Anglia, distant from motorways and high-speed rail. But that remoteness forces self-sufficiency. Without the gravitational pull of nearby metropolises, both cities have built tight-knit communities and fiercely independent identities.


This independence breeds innovation. Norwich has been a pioneer in digital arts and sustainability; Hull, with its expanding tech sector and green energy credentials (especially in offshore wind), is positioning itself similarly. In a world increasingly reliant on local resilience, being “out of the way” may be a strength, not a flaw.



Working-Class Cool



Both cities embody a sort of working-class cool that’s rare and authentic. In Norwich, that manifests in its DIY ethos, community spirit, and refusal to gentrify too quickly. Hull channels that same spirit — it’s a city that wears its scars with pride. This isn’t the polished affluence of York or the tech utopia of Cambridge. It’s the charm of a city that’s been through a lot and hasn’t lost its sense of humour.



Conclusion: A Quiet Revolution



Hull doesn’t need to become the “next” anything — but thinking of it as the Norwich of the North isn’t about imitation. It’s about recognizing a kindred spirit: a city that defies clichés, thrives on independence, and doesn’t wait for outside approval to start building something great.


So maybe Hull is the Norwich of the North. Or maybe Norwich is just the Hull of the South.


Either way, it’s time we start paying attention. These cities aren’t on the margins — they’re on the move.

 

I think this is a decent signing, if he can stay fit. Seems capable of playing that hybrid fullback/centre-back role that a lot of coaches use i.e. a left-back in a back four out of possession but a left centre-back in a back three in possession. It’s good to have versatile players like that.

If Giles can’t play for whatever reason, a player like that is useful to play a 3-2-5 shape and allow Drameh to get forward.

 

No but Beverley is a large town with its own Minster so its not a good example. I would argue that dunswell residents are Hull people though, regardless of how much they may protest otherwise. Drink in Hull, shop in Hull, work in Hull, you live in a region of Hull.

 

Honestly, I’m delighted at his signing, Rangers fans can be a tad temperamental, even more than us Hull lot. He made a couple of errors that every player does, it’s impossible to be 100% and the fans get really nasty, quite literally waiting outside the stadium shouting and swearing at players a few metres away while they exit. Clement the manage got ridiculous abuse. I’m happy with him, very happy.

 

Yeah me too, I know how hard it is and how many obstacles there are.

 

I was born on the Westwood, does that make me an outsider **** then??

 

Russell Martin will need to have thick skin

 

Could be we play Giles in most games but Famewo in aways v top teams where we need to be more solid.

Nice to have the flexibility.

 

No. It makes you someone born in East Yorkshire who supports the only East Yorkshire football league team. Unlike someone I can think of who supports Leeds on the basis he was born in Beverley so doesn’t have a local team.