Newland Park blue plaque

John Fareham and John Abbott report that a blue plaque is to be installed at 74 Newland Park to commemorate the house’s use during World War 2 as a temporary headquarters for the Hull Telephone Department.

When the Telephone Department’s head office in Mytongate was put out of action by Luftwaffe bombing the house was pressed into service as a pro-tempore replacement. KHCT also occupied premises in Newland Park but they of course subsequently passed into out-of-town ownership. KCOM on the other hand are the direct successors of the old Telephone Department so we were pleased to offer our approval as were the planning officers. It is currently anticipated that the ceremonial unveiling of the plaque will take place towards the end of the month; when we have firm details of the date and time we will pass them on.