
Brigitta Laszlo
Originally from Hungary, Brigitta discusses how and why she came to England, working hard to support herself and her family and her transition from factory work plus some volunteering to… Read more Brigitta Laszlo →
Here you can listen to a selection of some of the recordings in the archive that feature prominent memories about arriving in Hull from elsewhere in the country or abroad. You can use the search bar above to help you explore the archive in more depth.
Originally from Hungary, Brigitta discusses how and why she came to England, working hard to support herself and her family and her transition from factory work plus some volunteering to… Read more Brigitta Laszlo →
Seventy-seven year old Monty was born in St Albans but moved to Hull aged 17. He worked in Hull as an Articles Clerk before becoming a solicitor and recalls legal… Read more Monty Martin →
In this two part interview Olga tells us the story of her family coming to this country as refugees from the Soviet Union following the Second World War and settling… Read more Olga Coates →
Eric discusses coming to Hull in 1972 through his work as a lawyer and his first impressions of the city. He also talks in detail about his interest in local… Read more Eric Twigger →
Geoff talks about coming to Hull to study in the early 1970s and his experiences as a student in the city. He also talks about working for the NHS at… Read more Geoff Probert →
Rachel talks about moving to Hull in 2015 and her first impressions of the city. She compares Hull favourably to London, noting the community spirit and theatre scene. She talks… Read more Rachel Harris →
David was born in Bridlington. He moved to Hull in 2015 to be near his partner’s family. He recalls visiting his Aunt in Hull as a child, travelling into Paragon… Read more David Tiplady →
Mohammed talks about his journey from Syria and life in England as a refugee with his wife and child. His wife Paraah also contributes and shares her views on life… Read more Mohammed Abdu →
Graham talks about visiting Hull as a port in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of his job in the Merchant Navy. He talks about his impressions of… Read more Graham Durrant →
Colin discusses what it was like to move to Hull as a teenager. The differences between Hull and Ipswich and how he made friends. He describes the changes he has… Read more Colin Gardener →
David talks about growing up just outside Hull, moving away and then retiring and coming home to Hull to live. Pride in Hull and a feeling of belonging. David is… Read more David Osgerby →
Susanna came from Lisbon, Portugal, to join her husband in 2004. They came to the UK because they felt that the prospects were better than in Portugal. She had a… Read more Susanna Teixeira →