I am now living in the US but lived in Hull for about 11 years. The people are some of the warmest, friendliest people I have ever met. I lived in an area called the Avenues which Is a kind of village unto itself. Great shopping, pubs, wholefood, new age, fishmongers, you name it they've got it shops. Probably a few people actually.
People are generally poor and unpretentious.
And I still have many wonderful friends there. It's been said before, but for the most part the people are friendly, the beer's good and the nightlife has something to suit everyone. It might be out on a limb as far as big cities go and it seems to have a wierd reputation in the South, but it is definitely worth spending a few days in Hull. Hull Time Based Arts is an organisation that has video and computer equipment, they organise art events and have equipment for hire. ROOT' is the name of an upcoming event they are organising, they are keen to promote events that are of benefit to the community and promote civic pride.