Nordic House will once again showcase some of its history as it opens for Heritage Open Days 2023

Charlotte Theill, Manager of Nordic House and The Danish Church, will welcome visitors to the building on Friday 15 September and Saturday 16 September from midday until 4pm.

Displays will cover the history of The Danish Church in Hull, which was consecrated in 1871 in Osborne Street but closed after taking a direct hit from German bombs on the eve of its 70^th anniversary in 1941.

They will also show the current building, which was constructed as a replacement in the same street and will be 70 years old next year.

The centrepiece of the items on display is the organ, built nearly 50 years ago by the Copenhagen firm of Frobenius. Visitors will also be able to admire model ships including the Dronning Ingrid, which was moved to the Danish Church in Hull after the closure in the 1970s of its counterpart in Newcastle, and a replica of the steam frigate HDMS Jylland, launched in 1860 and one of the world’s largest wooden warships.

Charlotte said: “Heritage Open Days is a great opportunity for people to call in and find out more about the history of the Scandinavian community in Hull and we are delighted to be taking part once again.”