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.

 

 

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 on the picture to go to our online shop