• Reuben Chappell – Master of the Masts

    Goole Museum and Gallery Carlisle Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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. 

  • Humber Keel and Sloop Preservation Society Exhibition

    Spicers Auctioneers Dutch Riverside, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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

  • Waterways Heritage Festival and Flotilla of Vessels

    Goole Marina Dutch Riverside, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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 invited … Read More

  • Goole Cycling Clubs Pop-up Exhibition

    Spicers Auctioneers Dutch Riverside, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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

  • Waterways Heritage Symposium

    Junction Goole Paradise Place, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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

  • Waterways Heritage Symposium – Talk 1. Life as a Yorkshire Waterman

    Junction Goole Paradise Place, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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

  • Waterways Heritage Symposium Talk 3: Goole’s Centenary Celebrations of 1926

    Junction Goole Paradise Place, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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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  • Presentation to Annual General Meeting of Goole GoFar

    The Stables, Sotheron Arms Hook, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Presentation: Goole in 1926 - Celebrating the first 100 years. Looking back over one hundred years, we explore what was happening in and around Goole in 1926, the year of the centenary of the opening of the town and docks … Read More

  • History Exhibition – Junction, Goole

    Junction Goole Paradise Place, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    This annual event at Junction, Goole is created through a collaboration between three local heritage organisations, Boothferry Local and Family History Group, Goole First World War Research Group and Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society. It provides an opportunity for visitors to … Read More

  • Presentation to Howden Civic Society

    Methodist Church Howden 43 Hailgate, Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Presentation: Goole in 1926 - Celebrating the first 100 years. Looking back over one hundred years, we explore what was happening in and around Goole in 1926, the year of the centenary of the opening of the town and docks … Read More