IAN2 64 Posted May 3, 2017 If Hull is the City of Culture in 2017 and attracting large investment into the area where is the Speedway and is anybody interested in bringing it back, seems like it is now or never for the Vikings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted May 4, 2017 City of Culture is a sticker added on for brief period time and when that is over, the same social problems Hull and it's resident's have will still exist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted May 4, 2017 Coventry are bidding for the title in 2021. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted May 4, 2017 City of Culture is a sticker added on for brief period time and when that is over, the same social problems Hull and it's resident's have will still exist. so are you saying it would be better if they didn't have it? From what i have read culture can benefit regeneration, although obviously your sink estate yobs will still be there. Perhaps they'll be quoting Larkin and Marvell as they stomp on your head. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 4, 2017 Coventry are bidding for the title in 2021. How about Ipswich? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted May 4, 2017 Then it will truly become meaningless. It almost is now. There is rarely any genuine legacy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 4, 2017 Why are there TWO Threads running on this subject? Could I suggest that the Threads be merged by the Mods please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) How about Ipswich? Then it will truly become meaningless. It almost is now. There is rarely any genuine legacy. Whoopsie re Ipswich! I have found this information - so it's a no go!: "Ipswich remains a 'town' despite a few attempts at winning 'city' status. It does not have a cathedral, so the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is based at Bury St Edmunds, the former county town of West Suffolk." Edited May 4, 2017 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,202 Posted May 4, 2017 Whoopsie re Ipswich! I have found this information - so it's a no go!: "Ipswich remains a 'town' despite a few attempts at winning 'city' status. It does not have a cathedral, so the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is based at Bury St Edmunds, the former county town of West Suffolk." Don't fret Gustix. Towns can apply for the 2021 City of Culture as well...... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39129473 Though Ipswich will have to wait for another 4 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 4, 2017 Don't fret Gustix. Towns can apply for the 2021 City of Culture as well...... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39129473 Though Ipswich will have to wait for another 4 years. The quote was from another source. Not mine. When I suggested Ipswich the basic reason was to bring another place into debate on the thread. I then did a check to see if it was a city, found was not but received then quoted message. I have not visited Ipswich since the mid-1950s, when I went in the company of Josef Hofmeister and Phil Bishop to see a speedway meeting there. TBH it makes no difference to me what happens in regard to Ipswich becoming a city or otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted May 4, 2017 Whoopsie re Ipswich! I have found this information - so it's a no go!: "Ipswich remains a 'town' despite a few attempts at winning '[/size]city' status. It does not have a cathedral, so the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and [/size]Ipswich is based at Bury St Edmunds, the former county town of West Suffolk."[/size] Don't fret Gustix. Towns can apply for the 2021 City of Culture as well...... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39129473 Though Ipswich will have to wait for another 4 years. does it really matter ???, cos 'Cathederal City' cheese isn't even from a city !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Not looked into the City Of Culture criteria, I for one was amazed the city was selected and Hull certainly does not possess a cathedral. It interests me not one jot as so far it misses much of which Hull is known for e.g. fishing, unique phone system and telephone boxes, try finding a 'traditional' cream phone box; one city centre pub has one in its beer garden and painted it red (!) I suspect it won't change a thing, will miss a lot of local culture and will be a waste of money, did the organisers actually ask locals?. Incedentally anyone thinking of visiting Hull, beware city centre traffic. Recent, prolonged road works created but 5 disabled parking spaces, good for those who can't get around, but nixed 20 to 30 regular ones in other areas, so creating what I have called 'the 15mph GP' as drivers circulate searching an elusive parking place and thus avoiding the inconvenient multi-stories.... Edited May 5, 2017 by Martin Mauger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Not looked into the City Of Culture criteria, I for one was amazed the city was selected and Hull certainly does not possess a cathedral. It interests me not one jot as so far it misses much of which Hull is known for e.g. fishing, unique phone system and telephone boxes, try finding a 'traditional' cream phone box; one city centre pub has one in its beer garden and painted it red (!) I suspect it won't change a thing, will miss a lot of local culture and will be a waste of money, did the organisers actually ask locals?. Incedentally anyone thinking of visiting Hull, beware city centre traffic. Recent, prolonged road works created but 5 disabled parking spaces, good for those who can't get around, but nixed 20 to 30 regular ones in other areas, so creating what I have called 'the 15mph GP' as drivers circulate searching an elusive parking place and thus avoiding the inconvenient multi-stories.... Apparently, if you make a Google check on the criteria needed for City status a Cathedral IS NOT A MUST as support for such an application. Edited May 5, 2017 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,979 Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Apparently, if you make a Google check on the criteria needed for City status a Cathedral IS NOT A MUST as support for such an application. Seems that despite only living 5 miles away gustix has somehow missed Croydons 3 attempts this century to achieve "city" status and all the debate it aroused.I managed to read about it and live nearly 600 miles away All a bit strange given his interest in the subject Edited May 5, 2017 by iris123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,202 Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Apparently, if you make a Google check on the criteria needed for City status a Cathedral IS NOT A MUST as support for such an application. Edited May 5, 2017 by salty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
