Robb Robinson
@robb51.bsky.social
Maritime and British historian. British Commission for Maritime History Trustee, Hon Research Fellow at the University of Hull. Interests include the Yorkshire Coast, fisheries history and the role of smaller vessels in the Great War at Sea.
Really sad today. Baxter, who belonged to my brother and sister in law, collapsed and died last night. Part of an unforgettable trio with their spaniel Monty and our Bella. All got on so well, all have gone in the last couple of years. End of an era. The three musketeers gave us all so much. XXX
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Really sad today. Baxter, who belonged to my brother and sister in law, collapsed and died last night. Part of an unforgettable trio with their spaniel Monty and our Bella. All got on so well, all have gone in the last couple of years. End of an era. The three musketeers gave us all so much. XXX
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Family maritime centenary- 30/11/1925. My great grandfather, George William McKee,Humber Secretary, National Sailors and Firemen's Union presented with this clock by trawler section on retirement.Had been secretary of Hull Seamen's Union until amalgamation. Didn't see eye to eye with Havelock Wilson
December 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Family maritime centenary- 30/11/1925. My great grandfather, George William McKee,Humber Secretary, National Sailors and Firemen's Union presented with this clock by trawler section on retirement.Had been secretary of Hull Seamen's Union until amalgamation. Didn't see eye to eye with Havelock Wilson
Family maritime centenary- 30/11/1925. My great grandfather, George William McKee,Humber Secretary, National Sailors and Firemen's Union presented with this clock by trawler section on retirement.Had been secretary of Hull Seamen's Union until amalgamation. Didn't see eye to eye with Havelock Wilson
December 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Family maritime centenary- 30/11/1925. My great grandfather, George William McKee,Humber Secretary, National Sailors and Firemen's Union presented with this clock by trawler section on retirement.Had been secretary of Hull Seamen's Union until amalgamation. Didn't see eye to eye with Havelock Wilson
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What Are My Top 5 Fishing Facts?
In the Hull Fishing Heritage Centre on Hessle Road, former trawler skipper Terry Thresh gives us an insight into life on the high seas.
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In the Hull Fishing Heritage Centre on Hessle Road, former trawler skipper Terry Thresh gives us an insight into life on the high seas.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:19 AM
What Are My Top 5 Fishing Facts?
In the Hull Fishing Heritage Centre on Hessle Road, former trawler skipper Terry Thresh gives us an insight into life on the high seas.
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In the Hull Fishing Heritage Centre on Hessle Road, former trawler skipper Terry Thresh gives us an insight into life on the high seas.
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Virtual Viola, created for Trust by Glasgow School of Art launched at Hull Trinity House, courtesy of Elder Brethren. Presentation donated to Hull City Council; also for use by South Georgia Museum. Mike Ross, leader HCC, Alison Neil CEO SGHT,patron Alan Johnson there.Event streamed to Stanley.
November 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Virtual Viola, created for Trust by Glasgow School of Art launched at Hull Trinity House, courtesy of Elder Brethren. Presentation donated to Hull City Council; also for use by South Georgia Museum. Mike Ross, leader HCC, Alison Neil CEO SGHT,patron Alan Johnson there.Event streamed to Stanley.
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Good piece by Lloyds Register about its relationship with Viola-Dias: hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/sto...
The Story of Viola: Lloyd’s Register and The Ghost Ship of Grytviken
On the foreshore of the South Georgian whaling station of Grytviken lies an old trawler. Launched in Beverley in 1906 as the Viola, she remains the oldest steam trawler with her engines still intact a
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November 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Good piece by Lloyds Register about its relationship with Viola-Dias: hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/sto...
Good piece by Lloyds Register about its relationship with Viola-Dias: hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/sto...
The Story of Viola: Lloyd’s Register and The Ghost Ship of Grytviken
On the foreshore of the South Georgian whaling station of Grytviken lies an old trawler. Launched in Beverley in 1906 as the Viola, she remains the oldest steam trawler with her engines still intact a
hec.lrfoundation.org.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Good piece by Lloyds Register about its relationship with Viola-Dias: hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/sto...
Virtual Viola, created for Trust by Glasgow School of Art launched at Hull Trinity House, courtesy of Elder Brethren. Presentation donated to Hull City Council; also for use by South Georgia Museum. Mike Ross, leader HCC, Alison Neil CEO SGHT,patron Alan Johnson there.Event streamed to Stanley.
November 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Virtual Viola, created for Trust by Glasgow School of Art launched at Hull Trinity House, courtesy of Elder Brethren. Presentation donated to Hull City Council; also for use by South Georgia Museum. Mike Ross, leader HCC, Alison Neil CEO SGHT,patron Alan Johnson there.Event streamed to Stanley.
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What Is The Role Of An HGV Tanker Driver?
Steve is a tanker driver for Rix and here is is explaining what his job entails and why he loves it.
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Steve is a tanker driver for Rix and here is is explaining what his job entails and why he loves it.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:21 AM
What Is The Role Of An HGV Tanker Driver?
Steve is a tanker driver for Rix and here is is explaining what his job entails and why he loves it.
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Steve is a tanker driver for Rix and here is is explaining what his job entails and why he loves it.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yf3pbuhe
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I have just been reading this as it happens, and can strongly recommend it. Such a fascinating story - a little vessel with a very big history!
Read about the men and women whose lives and livelihoods were tied up with this little vessel built in 1906 and still around, now beached on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. A true twentieth century story of the sea in peace and war which covers the long Atlantic Ocean.
October 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I have just been reading this as it happens, and can strongly recommend it. Such a fascinating story - a little vessel with a very big history!
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Is There A Crater On The Moon Named After A Man From Hessle?
Massive bridge, bit of the moon – @robb51.bsky.social of the @uniofhull.bsky.social explains Hessle’s ongoing plans for interplanetary domination.
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Massive bridge, bit of the moon – @robb51.bsky.social of the @uniofhull.bsky.social explains Hessle’s ongoing plans for interplanetary domination.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Is There A Crater On The Moon Named After A Man From Hessle?
Massive bridge, bit of the moon – @robb51.bsky.social of the @uniofhull.bsky.social explains Hessle’s ongoing plans for interplanetary domination.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4993ja3a
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Massive bridge, bit of the moon – @robb51.bsky.social of the @uniofhull.bsky.social explains Hessle’s ongoing plans for interplanetary domination.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4993ja3a
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My take on the physicist Edward Milne who was born in Hull, grew up in Hessle and has a crater on the moon named after him: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib_c...
Is There A Crater On The Moon Named After A Man From Hessle? Dr Robb Robinson
YouTube video by Curiosity Hull
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November 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
My take on the physicist Edward Milne who was born in Hull, grew up in Hessle and has a crater on the moon named after him: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib_c...
My take on the physicist Edward Milne who was born in Hull, grew up in Hessle and has a crater on the moon named after him: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib_c...
Is There A Crater On The Moon Named After A Man From Hessle? Dr Robb Robinson
YouTube video by Curiosity Hull
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November 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
My take on the physicist Edward Milne who was born in Hull, grew up in Hessle and has a crater on the moon named after him: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib_c...
A piece I did with Alec Gill some eight years ago about the half-forgotten but crucial role played by fishermen in the Great War:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Xc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Xc...
Poppies Tour: The role of Hull fishermen in WW1
YouTube video by 14-18 NOW
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November 9, 2025 at 8:38 AM
A piece I did with Alec Gill some eight years ago about the half-forgotten but crucial role played by fishermen in the Great War:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Xc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Xc...
A reunion yesterday afternoon with Mark, Dave, Andy, our Bruce and Paul in the George down the Land of Green Ginger in Hull where we used to rendezvous on Friday evenings in the early 1990s.
November 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A reunion yesterday afternoon with Mark, Dave, Andy, our Bruce and Paul in the George down the Land of Green Ginger in Hull where we used to rendezvous on Friday evenings in the early 1990s.
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What Is My Favourite Building In Hull?
Actor Matt Sutton picks the biggest demolition site in the city in order to outline his love for a true icon.
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Actor Matt Sutton picks the biggest demolition site in the city in order to outline his love for a true icon.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
What Is My Favourite Building In Hull?
Actor Matt Sutton picks the biggest demolition site in the city in order to outline his love for a true icon.
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Actor Matt Sutton picks the biggest demolition site in the city in order to outline his love for a true icon.
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@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
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What Is The Role Of A Solicitor In A Law Firm?
You may think you have a handle on this job role but Lucy, of Wilkin Chapman Rollits, lays out exactly what’s involved.
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You may think you have a handle on this job role but Lucy, of Wilkin Chapman Rollits, lays out exactly what’s involved.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM
What Is The Role Of A Solicitor In A Law Firm?
You may think you have a handle on this job role but Lucy, of Wilkin Chapman Rollits, lays out exactly what’s involved.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/saxz7nfk
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You may think you have a handle on this job role but Lucy, of Wilkin Chapman Rollits, lays out exactly what’s involved.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/saxz7nfk
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
Just watched BBC Breakfast headlines. Rather surprised there seemed to be no mention of the really remarkable size of Mandami's victory New York Mayor elections.
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Just watched BBC Breakfast headlines. Rather surprised there seemed to be no mention of the really remarkable size of Mandami's victory New York Mayor elections.
Read about the creation of the Virtual Viola
November 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Read about the creation of the Virtual Viola
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Ninety years ago this autumn Hull-born J. Arthur Rank's first feature film, Turn of the Tide, was released. Based on Yorkshire Author Leo Walmsley's book The Three Fevers, much of it was filmed in Robin Hood's Bay and based on the lives of Yorkshire coast fishermen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqHy...
Turn of the Tide (1935)
YouTube video by Chzz77 Dacan
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November 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Ninety years ago this autumn Hull-born J. Arthur Rank's first feature film, Turn of the Tide, was released. Based on Yorkshire Author Leo Walmsley's book The Three Fevers, much of it was filmed in Robin Hood's Bay and based on the lives of Yorkshire coast fishermen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqHy...
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Read about the men and women whose lives and livelihoods were tied up with this little vessel built in 1906 and still around, now beached on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. A true twentieth century story of the sea in peace and war which covers the long Atlantic Ocean.
October 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Read about the men and women whose lives and livelihoods were tied up with this little vessel built in 1906 and still around, now beached on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. A true twentieth century story of the sea in peace and war which covers the long Atlantic Ocean.
Ninety years ago this autumn Hull-born J. Arthur Rank's first feature film, Turn of the Tide, was released. Based on Yorkshire Author Leo Walmsley's book The Three Fevers, much of it was filmed in Robin Hood's Bay and based on the lives of Yorkshire coast fishermen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqHy...
Turn of the Tide (1935)
YouTube video by Chzz77 Dacan
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Ninety years ago this autumn Hull-born J. Arthur Rank's first feature film, Turn of the Tide, was released. Based on Yorkshire Author Leo Walmsley's book The Three Fevers, much of it was filmed in Robin Hood's Bay and based on the lives of Yorkshire coast fishermen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqHy...
Read about the men and women whose lives and livelihoods were tied up with this little vessel built in 1906 and still around, now beached on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. A true twentieth century story of the sea in peace and war which covers the long Atlantic Ocean.
October 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Read about the men and women whose lives and livelihoods were tied up with this little vessel built in 1906 and still around, now beached on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. A true twentieth century story of the sea in peace and war which covers the long Atlantic Ocean.
Read about the men and women whose lives and livelihoods were tied up with this little vessel built in 1906 and still around. A true twentieth century story of the sea in peace and war which covers the long Atlantic Ocean.
October 31, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Read about the men and women whose lives and livelihoods were tied up with this little vessel built in 1906 and still around. A true twentieth century story of the sea in peace and war which covers the long Atlantic Ocean.
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The former Selby built ship which played such an important role in the economic and social life of the Western Isles for 40 years, voyaging particularly on the Uig Triangle across the Little Minch, has embarked on its final voyage to a Danish scrapyard: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Retired CalMac ferry MV Hebridean Isles heads to the breakers
MV Hebridean Isles has set out on its final voyage but the ship leaves behind a legacy of spare parts and mementoes.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The former Selby built ship which played such an important role in the economic and social life of the Western Isles for 40 years, voyaging particularly on the Uig Triangle across the Little Minch, has embarked on its final voyage to a Danish scrapyard: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...