The signs are good for Hull's new history centre

If you've been wondering what the impressive new building between Worship St and Freetown Way is, then ponder no more. With its illuminated 3.9-metre signs now fitted to the outside, there's no mistaking that the city's newest landmark is the state-of-the-art Hull History Centre.

It's all part of a ground-breaking partnership between Hull City Council and the University of Hull, made possible by a generous grant of £7.7m from the Heritage Lottery Fund - the largest that Hull has ever received. 

Hull History Centre will be the first time in the UK that city and university archives, and their specialist staff, have been brought together as a joint service under one roof. Other local authorities are now looking at the centre as a possible role model for transforming their own services.

Full details of this project can be found on the University website.