From the Beatles' birthplaces to Charles Dickens' home, blue plaques help pinpoint historical landmarks up and down the United Kingdom. With abundant history, Hull has its fair share of historical landmarks. There are 35 official blue plaques scattered around the city centre, creating its very own trail for history buffs to spend an afternoon on.
But five years ago, an independent trail celebrating " alternative " history was born - paying homage to local Hull-isms in a tongue-in-cheek fashion. Created by Drunk Animal Creative Studio, the Alternative History plaques celebrate some little - and well-known - local folklore. The 31 different plaques scattered around the city help form its own trail celebrating all things Hull and some of the heroes synonymous with the city.
It's been a while since Alternative History has been active - late 2020 to be precise. It appears that the last plaque erected said "Goodbye 2020 - you won't be missed." Read more: What's on in Hull and East Yorkshire: Your guide to the latest events happening in our area I toured Hull's historic gems on my first visit to the city - here's what I thought Now, three and a half years later, I went to retrace some of the Hull-isms immortalised in the city centre.
An interactive map on the Alternative History website has all 31 plaques ever established highlighted - from as far as Broomfleet in the East Riding all the way to beyond Holderness Road . I first headed along the River Hull towards the Venn Bridge. Nam.
