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Kyrie

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Top ten lies and half-truths about Hull

With the city in the running to be the UK's Capital of Culture in 2017, Calvin Watts – a proud Hullensian – dispels some commonly held myths about Kingston upon Hull





People will believe anything about Hull. Anything, if it's in a survey. So I think it's important to draw a line under the criticism. Pointing out that Hull is not a lost cause, doomed to win every 'worst' this or that competition, will help the area gain recognition for its achievements. So here are 10 lies and half-truths about Hull:
It smells like fish

Not true … anymore. Hull had a thriving fishing industry and reeked of the stuff once. Industry's loss is tourism's gain and now the only place you'll find fish is in one of Hull's award-winning fish and chip shops.
Hull has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Europe

It was among the worst and has since seen a 35% drop in teenage pregnancy rates with more teenagers bagging up or abstaining.
Hull people are thick

For those that still judge people based on their accents, the Hull twang is not to everyone's taste. But unlike most teens from Hull, the accent is not impregnable. After two or three years of immersion, you should start to pick it up.
It's in the middle of nowhere

Even locals use this as an excuse for businesses not investing in the area. I don't think geography is the problem. The matter is making people aware that Hull is a destination point and winning City of Culture 2017 would help with that.
It has the worst education system in England

This is a massive exaggeration. It's second to worst. Seriously though, it's an area that does needs more attention. Progress is being made and don't let the figures make you believe that all of the schools are underachieving. The colleges in Hull are exemplary and amongst the best in the country. There are plenty talented kids in Hull and the schools in the area are learning how to bring this out in them earlier.

19-Jul-2013 17:59:21

Kyrie

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Hull is a dangerous place to live

Crime has fallen drastically in Hull, faster than the national rate. Crime is still above national averages and there's always a certain element of danger living in a city. There aren't any places I would advise people to avoid in Hull.
It's not a nice place to live

The worst accusation I could throw at Hull is that it's frightfully normal. The cost of living is relatively low, there's a great selection of bars and restaurants, plenty of parks and (despite being in the middle of nowhere) the transport links to Leeds and other surrounding areas make it a great place to commute from.
Hull people are fat

A study used rates of type 2 diabetes as an indicator of obesity. I spat my donut out when I read this. Would the results have been the same if the study had measured obesity levels in Hull by actually measuring obesity levels in Hull? I don't know. But it remains another statistic that leaves the area open to snobby generalisations from the likes of Dr Farr, study author, such as: 'These are white working class people living in areas of council flats where diet is poor and exercise isn't taken regularly.' How very Dickensian!
They're all benefit scroungers

I've heard this a few times. The need for benefits in Hull is high due to lack of available jobs. One of the most talented people I know struggled for seven months on benefits after university. After applying for hundreds of jobs at every level in Hull, he took his search nationwide until he finally found a job … in Saudi Arabia. Ten minutes in the job centre will highlight how too many people, living in fear of benefits sanctions, are finding it difficult finding employment.

19-Jul-2013 17:59:32

Kyrie

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Hull is backwards

The Museum Quarter of Hull is a testament to Hull's rich past, the home of William Wilberforce being a must-see. Andrew Marvell, Philip Larkin and Andrew Motion, to name a few, are massive literary figures that lived in Hull, drawing inspiration from the area. Culture is still thriving in Hull. By the rivers (Hull has two) lies the Fruit Market. Before the financial markets crashed in 2008, there were plans to build cafe bars in the area; rather than leave the buildings empty, theatre groups moved in, art galleries were opened and the area helps host the Freedom Festival, celebrating local artistic talent. And looking to the future, the council have outlined in their bid for 2017 City of Culture plans for job growth based around tourism and new companies moving into the area

Hull is not London. Not by a long way. It's friendlier, for a start. All we ask is a visit. And it's quite easy to find: locate Nowhere on a map, Hull is somewhere in the middle.

19-Jul-2013 17:59:39

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19-Jul-2013 18:01:27

Kyrie

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When I was 13 a fat man on a bike tried to mug me with a knife lol, I ran like a bitch into a corner shop.

I would advise people not to go into the city centre at 6am :D

19-Jul-2013 18:06:12 - Last edited on 19-Jul-2013 18:06:27 by Kyrie

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19-Jul-2013 18:11:10

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