GOOLE CIVIC SOCIETY
Promoting heritage, history and future growth
Yorkshire and Humber Regional Civic Society of the Year 2025
Goole Civic Society is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation dedicated to preserving the unique character of the inland port town of Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire - making it a better place to live, work and relax in.
2026 is a very special year for us, as it marks the town's 200th birthday. The port town of Goole was established in 1826 by the Aire and Calder Navigation Company, which built the docks for the export of coal, transported along the canal network by strings of barges known as Tom Puddings. While it is only 200 years old, the town has a rich architectural and industrial heritage from its Victorian heyday.
Goole Civic Society is planning lots of events and activities during the year. The first was the unveiling of a Blue Plaque to mark the Bicentenary.
The Society welcomes anyone who is interested in sharing our purposes to become a member. Please contact us or come along to one of our meetings at 7.15pm on the last Wednesday of the month at the West Park Cafe, West Park, Goole.
'GOOLE ON FILM' PLAYS TO SELLOUT AUDIENCES
Thank you to everyone who attended the screening of GOOLE ON FILM presented by Goole Civic Society at Junction Goole on Saturday 24th January. The two-hour show was enthusiatically received by two sellout audiences and included the premiere of the Goole Centenary Song, Advance Goole! recorded 100 years later by the Warblers Pop and Show Choirs. The event was funded by the Goole Fields Wind Farms Community Fund. The society is considering further screenings, subject to funding being secured. Read more
Buy your Bicentenary souvenirs
We have commissioned a range of souvenirs to mark the Bicentenary - including our famous Salt and Pepper Pots, mugs, prints, teatowels and badges. Coming soon - our exclusive Clock Tower money boxes! All proceeds go towards our 2026 celebrations.
Click HERE to go to our online shop
CHILDREN'S MURAL UNVEILED AT GOOLE STATION
Goole Civic Society was proud to be one of the sponsors of the incredible GOOLE STATION MURAL created by the town's schoolchildren under the guidance of Dream Heritage, a Goole Community Interest Company. It was commissioned by Friends of Goole Station and funded by Goole Fields Wind Farms Community Fund, Northern and Goole Civic Society.
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We meet @ West Park Cafe, Goole, last Wednesday of the month, 7:15pm. All welcome.
Contact information
Registered Charity Number: 1181280
Chair: Margaret Hicks-Clarke
Goole
East Yorkshire
DN14 6PT