Goole Built: The Story of Goole Shipyard
An exhibition of photographs and memorabilia from Goole's largest shipyard, Goole Shipbuilding and Repairing Company Ltd.
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An exhibition of photographs and memorabilia from Goole's largest shipyard, Goole Shipbuilding and Repairing Company Ltd.
Presentation: Goole in 1926 - Celebrating the first 100 years David Scrimgeour explores what was happening in and around Goole in 1926, the year of the centenary of the opening of the town and docks in 1826. Despite the economic … Read More
The Yorkshire Society is running the 2026 Yorkshire Heritage Summit Symposium and Exhibition on 25 March 2026 at Barnsley. The morning session, the Symposium from 10am to 12 noon, includes multiple speakers on topics related to Barnsley and Yorkshire heritage … Read More
Annual General Meeting. As a registered charity YWHS holds a meeting every year to conduct the formal business of the Society with supporters present. This meeting is for those who have registered as supporters of the Society by midnight on … Read More
A collection of objects relating to Goole over its 200 year history.
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.
Save this weekend for a gathering of canal boats with entertainment, food and drink, to mark the 200th anniversary of the official opening of the Goole to Knottingley canal and the port and town of Goole. Boat owners are … Read More
Formed in 1997, Goole Model Boat Club occupies a site on South Dock, Goole, where many years ago a pond was built for the club members to exercise their fleet of impressively turned out model craft. The club meets every … Read More
As part of the Waterways Heritage Festival we are delighted to announce that the Tilly Community Canal Boat, operated by HFR Solutions CIC, will be visiting Goole to take part in our Flotilla Event on Saturday 18 July, 2026. Tilly … Read More
In 1826 the port and town of Goole was opened by the arrival of 50 vessels which had navigated along the length of the new Knottingley to Goole Canal arriving to much fanfare at the newly built Goole Docks. Two … Read More
As part of the Waterways Heritage Festival we are delighted to announce that the Tilly Community Canal Boat, operated by HFR Solutions CIC, will be visiting Goole to take part in our Waterways Heritage Event on Saturday 18 and Sunday … Read More
The Seaman's Memorial helps us all to remember the multitude of mariners and watermen from Goole who are no longer with us. It has special significance this year which is the 200th anniversary of the opening of the port and … Read More