Paul Schofield - A Surprising History of Humber Street

Including the relaunch of Mike Freeman and John Riley's book 'The Humber Street Legacy'.

Head on the world premiere of a brand new tour of Humber Street and the surrounding area led by award-winning tour guide Paul Schofield. Starting at Humber Street Gallery, it’s time to find out more about the rich history of this corner of the city.

From its origins along the Humber where ropes were made to its growth into a major street, Humber Street has a surprising history. It was once a thriving hub of pubs, theatres and chapels before developing into the North's biggest wholesale fruit market. Recently it has grown into a renowned hotbed of independent businesses and creative spaces. A unique place in the city's landscape.

Paul Schofield is a fully qualified, freelance English Heritage Accredited guide. After receiving a degree from Warwick Univerity he returned to Hull in 1982. He completed a guiding course at Hull University, and has been conducting tours of Hull and Beverley since 1988. He has established strong links with the City Council who have awarded him the inaugral Tourism Enterprise Award and the “extra mile” certificate. He regularly works on behalf of Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, and was delighted to win the REYTA Ambassador Award, 2010. Paul also gives numerous illustrated talks on topics of local history, and has co-authored a book on Hull Kingston Rovers.

Mike Freeman followed in his father's footsteps and worked in the Fruit Trade on Humber Street for over 40 years in roles ranging from Customs Clerk to Sales Director. He was employed by several companies and learned the skills of selling, brokering, importing and wholesaling. He loved his time on the street and subsequently telling its story in 'The Humber Street Legacy'.

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