Why 'of all seafarers ... are none more superstitious than
fishermen'? Hull's celebrated social-folk historian and
psychologist Dr Alec Gill MBE has pondered this question for almost four decades and offers some answers in his talk and e-book, based on his in-depth study of the fishing families of Hessle Road. One
of his prime conclusions is that the fishing fraternity perpetuate primitive superstitious beliefs because they live constantly
under the shadow of death - Arctic trawlermen worked in the most
dangerous job in the world.
Join Alec in a week containing a Friday the Thirteenth ...
New members always welcome!
Join at any meeting: £20 a year / £5 a meeting (deductible from annual membership fee)
**2019/20 'Spring Special' / Join now - just £10**
Meet: Council Chamber, Hedon Town Hall, 36 St Augustine's Gate, Hedon HU12 8EX
Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm
Access: first floor, reached via two flights of shallow stairs with continuous handrail
Parking: free on-street OR Iveson Close car park - map here
More information: hedon.history@gmail.com
COMING UP:
7 April: Simon Temlett, 'Southburn Archaeological Museum'
12 May: Philippa Wood, Curator, Burton Constable Foundation, 'Drink, Dance and Decadence - the Gilded Age' (President's Evening)
9 June: St Patrick's, Patrington (afternoon visit)
11 August: St Andrew's, Paull (afternoon visit)
8 September: AGM & Members' Evening
13 October: Helena Cox, Curator, Beverley Art Gallery, 'Elwell 150'
10 November: Mike Rymer, 'Netherhall, Sutton: the House and Its People'
8 December: Xmas Dinner, Kingston Theatre Hotel
