Hull named UK City of Culture 2017 Hull saw off competition from Dundee, Leicester and Swansea Bay to be named Wednesday as the UK City of Culture for 2017. The northeast city, known for the nearby Humber Bridge -- formerly the world's longest single-span suspension bridge -- and for being the home of poet Philip Larkin, will follow the this year's City of Culture, Londonderry. The East Yorkshire city, home to the notable Ferens ...
Nov. 20, 2013 - AFP via Yahoo! News