Student wins runner up in national writing competition
Monday 23 October 2017
A STUDENT has been recognised by The English Place-Name Society for his blog looking at the history behind the name of Kingston upon Hull.
English student, Alex Lori originally from Hull, won second prize in this year’s tutor-nominated Alfred Oscroft Essay Prize, which looks at students work on place names.
Alex’s blog looked at the shortening of Kingston upon Hull to 'Hull', Hull being branded a 'crap town' and the awarding of the City of Culture for 2017.
Hull from a different perspective.
He said: “I have lived in Hull for most of my life and it has had some fairly severe detractors.
“I wanted to write about something close to home (as it were) and give a small history of Hull from a different perspective.
“It’s great to be recognised for the work I do, and especially to win prize money and a book from the EPNS.”
City of Culture 2017
Throughout 2017, Hull has been celebrated as the UK’s City of Culture which aims to build cultural events in the area.
Alex hopes the new title, will continue to help Hull develop: “I think that City of Culture will spur on arts projects for the next few years and we will see some regeneration and revitalisation, which is great.
“The real city of culture, though, the one that will last after the funding moves on, is one tangled up in the grassroots movements and the music scenes of a north-eastern 'forgotten towns'.
“The City of Culture project shows one way that cities can be reinvigorated - hopefully this momentum will carry on moving a city with a unique culture forward.”
Dr Maggie Scott, Lecturer in English Language and Literature at the University of Salford, said: “Alex’s blog post showcases his individual style, wit and insight.
“He’s an astute commentator that blends academic acumen with skilful observation, and I’m delighted to see his work gaining recognition through this prestigious award.”
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