Hull’s year in the spotlight: art, crowds and a giant turbine blade

As City of Culture, Hull will reflect its fishing port past and its future as a manufacturing hub

A huge wind turbine blade is installed at Queen Victoria Square in Hull. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA

Just before the dawn break

Where darkest nights subside

They placed the blade of action

In the city square of pride

Strident triumph overflowing

Up-and-coming on display

A portside place emergent

Soaring heights on Freetown Way

Freedom city breaking chains

Looking forward bold and bright

No longer held by indecision

Swooping culture in full flight

Arhythmytic