Robb Robinson
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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.
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Which Eminent Green Victorian Came From Cottingham?
Dr Robb Robinson of University of Hull outlines the short but fascinating life of a true ecological pioneer.
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Dr Robb Robinson of University of Hull outlines the short but fascinating life of a true ecological pioneer.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Which Eminent Green Victorian Came From Cottingham?
Dr Robb Robinson of University of Hull outlines the short but fascinating life of a true ecological pioneer.
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Dr Robb Robinson of University of Hull outlines the short but fascinating life of a true ecological pioneer.
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Fishing News article on how we worked with Glasgow School of Art to create a virtual Viola. The ship, which is still around, now beached at Grytviken, South Georgia, had an epic career and whilst on Admiralty service had many engagements with enemy U-boats and was directly involved in two sinkings.
January 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Fishing News article on how we worked with Glasgow School of Art to create a virtual Viola. The ship, which is still around, now beached at Grytviken, South Georgia, had an epic career and whilst on Admiralty service had many engagements with enemy U-boats and was directly involved in two sinkings.
John Ellerton Stocks: Green Victorian. Collected plants across Indian Sub-Continent, once Keeper of Forests of Sind, posited the idea that clearing forests affected climate. Died, back home in Cottingham, aged 34; buried in churchyard but what a short life he lived.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:57 AM
John Ellerton Stocks: Green Victorian. Collected plants across Indian Sub-Continent, once Keeper of Forests of Sind, posited the idea that clearing forests affected climate. Died, back home in Cottingham, aged 34; buried in churchyard but what a short life he lived.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yv-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yv-...
John Ellerton Stocks a Green Victorian. Travelled across Indian Sub-Continent, once Keeper of the Forests of Sind, posited the idea that clearing forests could affect climate. Died, back home in Cottingham, aged 34 and buried in churchyard. What a short life he lived.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yv-...
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Which Eminent Green Victorian Came From Cottingham? Dr Robb Robinson
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January 9, 2026 at 8:31 AM
John Ellerton Stocks a Green Victorian. Travelled across Indian Sub-Continent, once Keeper of the Forests of Sind, posited the idea that clearing forests could affect climate. Died, back home in Cottingham, aged 34 and buried in churchyard. What a short life he lived.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yv-...
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Contributed to this BBC piece about the short career of the SS Bessemer, the ship built by Earles of Hull with a moving cabin designed to alleviate seasickness. At the end the ship was taken back down south again to be broken up on the River Thames. Have a look here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hull-built anti-seasickness ship was plagued with misfortune
The Hull-built SS Bessemer was designed by a Victorian inventor to counteract seasickness.
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January 4, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Contributed to this BBC piece about the short career of the SS Bessemer, the ship built by Earles of Hull with a moving cabin designed to alleviate seasickness. At the end the ship was taken back down south again to be broken up on the River Thames. Have a look here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
Contributed to this BBC piece about the short career of the SS Bessemer, the ship built by Earles of Hull with a moving cabin designed to alleviate seasickness. At the end the ship was taken back down south again to be broken up on the River Thames. Have a look here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hull-built anti-seasickness ship was plagued with misfortune
The Hull-built SS Bessemer was designed by a Victorian inventor to counteract seasickness.
www.bbc.com
January 4, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Contributed to this BBC piece about the short career of the SS Bessemer, the ship built by Earles of Hull with a moving cabin designed to alleviate seasickness. At the end the ship was taken back down south again to be broken up on the River Thames. Have a look here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Sad news. Death of Brian Cooke, epic runner and effervescent character. One of those who really established northern road running in 1950s. Formerly a Hull Harrier then Haltemprice Road Runners. Won many events including the SLH 30 Mile Road Race in 2hrs 52. Ran for England; represented Yorkshire.
January 2, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Sad news. Death of Brian Cooke, epic runner and effervescent character. One of those who really established northern road running in 1950s. Formerly a Hull Harrier then Haltemprice Road Runners. Won many events including the SLH 30 Mile Road Race in 2hrs 52. Ran for England; represented Yorkshire.
Sad news. Death of Brian Cooke, epic runner and effervescent character. One of those who really established northern road running in 1950s. Formerly a Hull Harrier then Haltemprice Road Runners. Won many events including the SLH 30 Mile Road Race in 2hrs 52. Ran for England; represented Yorkshire.
January 2, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Sad news. Death of Brian Cooke, epic runner and effervescent character. One of those who really established northern road running in 1950s. Formerly a Hull Harrier then Haltemprice Road Runners. Won many events including the SLH 30 Mile Road Race in 2hrs 52. Ran for England; represented Yorkshire.
Another take on the launch of the Virtual Viola. This little ship was on the maritime front line in the Great War for more than four years and had numerous encounters with U-boats, being involved in sinking two of them and is still around: justbeverley.co.uk/articles/his...
Historic trawler marks 120 th anniversary with starring role in maritime heritage films
Historic trawler marks 120 th anniversary with starring role in maritime heritage films
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January 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Another take on the launch of the Virtual Viola. This little ship was on the maritime front line in the Great War for more than four years and had numerous encounters with U-boats, being involved in sinking two of them and is still around: justbeverley.co.uk/articles/his...
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This year marks 200th anniversary of 'Dendrologia Britannica, or trees and shrubs that will live in the open air of Britain, throughout the year' by Peter William Watson of Thwaite Street, Cottingham. Copy of beautifully illustrated book in Hull History Centre. Epitome of 19th cent. green Georgian.
December 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
This year marks 200th anniversary of 'Dendrologia Britannica, or trees and shrubs that will live in the open air of Britain, throughout the year' by Peter William Watson of Thwaite Street, Cottingham. Copy of beautifully illustrated book in Hull History Centre. Epitome of 19th cent. green Georgian.
This year marks 200th anniversary of 'Dendrologia Britannica, or trees and shrubs that will live in the open air of Britain, throughout the year' by Peter William Watson of Thwaite Street, Cottingham. Copy of beautifully illustrated book in Hull History Centre. Epitome of 19th cent. green Georgian.
December 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
This year marks 200th anniversary of 'Dendrologia Britannica, or trees and shrubs that will live in the open air of Britain, throughout the year' by Peter William Watson of Thwaite Street, Cottingham. Copy of beautifully illustrated book in Hull History Centre. Epitome of 19th cent. green Georgian.
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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.
Forgive my rubbish photography but very distinctive dawn rainbow behind our back garden this morning.
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Forgive my rubbish photography but very distinctive dawn rainbow behind our back garden this morning.
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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.
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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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.
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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!