An exhibition of the works of Goole pierhead painter, Reuben Chappell. The extensive collection held at Goole Museum and Gallery is supplemented by loaned works from other collectors in the UK and Europe. 

The historic Humber keel, Comrade, should be visiting Goole for the Waterways Heritage Weekend, subject to her being able to escape her present berth at South Ferriby. HKSPS members will certainly be present to explain what they are doing to … Read More

This is a display of silver and silver plated trophies, c.1930-1990, from the Goole Wheelers and Goole Vermuyden Cycling Clubs, now both defunct. Also on display with be a c.1890 Penny Farthing that has travelled some 40,000 recorded miles, a … Read More

We are delighted to bring you three waterways themed talks by well known local historians to fill your afternoon on the actual birthday of the opening of the Knottingley to Goole Canal and the port and town of Goole in … Read More

Life on Yorkshire’s waterways during the late 19th/early 20th centuries was gruelling, especially for those working on sailing sloops and keels. This presentation examines the trials and tribulations of one such individual, George Wood of North Frodingham, the skipper of … Read More

Billyboys were a class of sailing vessel used in the “coasting trade” by Yorkshire’s mariners from about 1820 until World War One, after which time few survived. Steve Gardham, the UK’s leading expert on this class of vessel, has identified … Read More

Just over 100 years ago, the townspeople of Goole, led by their enthusiastic town councillors, delivered an amazing programme of events to celebrate the centenary of the town. Hundreds of volunteers were involved in what the national newspapers recognised as … Read More

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