Hull To Go Back In Time To The 70s

Hull will be heading back to the 70s next month for a nostalgic walk down memory lane as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, and organisers want you to be a part of it.

Why Couldn’t They be Like We Were on the Marfleet estate will look back at how things used to be back in the 70s and how things have changed since on Saturday August 26 between 12 – 3pm at Sure Start Children’s Centre.

The event aims to highlight key moments in people’s lives growing up in the 70s in Hull.

This is the second of a series of events, supported by Hull 2017’s Creative Communities Programme, looking back through the decades.

Why Couldn’t They be Like We Were is organised by community organisation Local Works with support from Creat-Hive and WGN Productions.

The first event in June saw Marfleet reminisce about the 60s through stories, and once again organisers are inviting local residents to share and film their memories in the run-up to the event.

Anyone interested in taking part should attend Soccer sensations, Poorhouse Lane, Hull, HU9 5DF, on Thursday July 27, Tuesday August 1 or Friday August 4 between 3pm – 5pm.

The films will then be used at the event on Saturday August 26.

Organiser Andy Burton said: “It’s great once again to be helping out and contributing on a project like this. The last one was a great success and this time we are even happier to be adding more creative content to the event to truly bring the Hull community together”

There will be vintage fashion stalls and accessories, re-enactments of vintage games and bands playing 70s tunes.

Also featured at the event will be a 70s inspired fashion show showcasing local vintage traders and models, and a video slideshow sharing people’s fond memories of growing up in Marfleet.

Why Couldn’t They be Like We Were is free and unticketed.

Martin Green, Director of Hull 2017, said: “People living in Hull are justifiably proud of their city. This is reflected in many of the projects we are funding through our Creative

Communities Programme, which is a wonderful opportunity to shine a light on communities all over Hull, like the people who have grown up in Marfleet.”