Welcome
This is an unofficial guide to all things Goole-related. For those of you who haven't heard of the place, it's not a search engine based in East Yorkshire, but a small town in Northern England full of Goolies. Goole is unusual because it's an artificial town, originally built to serve the Aire & Calder Canal. It is one of the few places in this country that knows exactly when it was formed. The Clock Tower marks the year, 1826, when Goole opened its doors (or should that be lock gates?)
Purpose of this site
This site was set up by an expat to see if anybody out there is interested in the town. Judging from the feedback, there is some demand. Hopefully, by browsing this site, it won't just be the people of Zlotow who've heard of the place.
I do value your comments and contributions. I read all feedback, although I'm notoriously unreliable for replying to them. Most feedback is for lots more historical information. Being a sea-port, the goole genes have spread around the world and people are trying trace their ancestors. There is now a lot more of this, which hopefully will be of interest to people in the town as well.
You can now add comments yourself directly to the bottom of most pages. Please do this if there's any wrong information, or you want to expand or record your memories about something.
Of course any comments in this site are my own personal views. There other web sites, agencies and tourist information which should be read to get the true picture. Wherever possible, I've tried to add links to other relevant resources on each page. This site is aimed at people who have lived and left Goole and keep some affection for the place. Contrary to what this site may imply, it's not that bad a place (certainly no worse than any others) and personally, I'd rather come from a town with character than live in Milton Keynes.
Please send questions, compliments or complaints to feedback@goole-on-the-web.org.uk
What now?
If you're trying to track down relatives from the area then visit the genealogy page, it your ancestors sailed from the port then try the ships page, if you want to see where Goolies are around the world then dip into the Goole Gene Pool™, if you want to view feedback or even send some of your own then go to the emails page, if you've got a funny nose then try The Reedness Test, if you've ended up here because you can't spell then you probably want Google, otherwise feel free to browse or use the search box in the top-left.
This site has achieved one of its purposes and has acted as a catalyst for commercial Goole websites. These are listed to the right and should be consulted for more serious research.
Various images and documents which didn't make it to the main site but may be useful to people interested in the history of Goole and District can be found at the GOTW web-exhibition
Disclaimer
Remember that this site is completely non-commercial, was written firmly tongue-in-cheek and should be taken with a pinch of salt. If I make a light-hearted comment about syringes in parks, then it does not mean that national newspapers should quote the phrase out of context. If I have a WebCam and subsequently say that the pictures are hand-drawn by a primary school, then assume it's not for real. Be careful about using this material for radio phone-ins in case I've got my facts wrong.
Archived messages can be found with this link
Visitor Comments
Posted by Ken Thompson at 03/01/2008 14:11
Hi,I have to agree Goole has changed over the last 30 odd years or so,I was born in Goole in 1928 in Richard Coopers St,at 1 year old we went to live in Kingsway.At various years in the army when I was asked where I came from I always said,Goole near Doncaster,I was quite surprised when people said "Oh I know where Goole is," or I have heard the name. I have had some good times in Goole, it was one busy place. I was always pleased to get back to Goole on my leaves while in the army after some the places I was posted in. Goole had some of the best pubs around, the Station, Jacky Watsons, the Sydney, Burlington, and one of my favourites the Crown, but like most places things change, unfortunately not always for the better; and that goes for the country too I am afraid to say.
Posted by Geoff LeVoguer at 05/01/2008 14:38
Hi. I was born in 1945 and lived in Goole until 1975. I now live in Scunthorpe. Occasionally I visit Goole cemetery to lay fowers on my parents grave. I never recognise nor seldom see any familiar faces. I can remember Gavin Briars and his brother Quentin at Kingsway School, ( I was there from 1953,) he was walking stiff legged, swinging his arms and pretending to be a zombie.
I remember also the Sherburn family. I was associated with them at the Goole Folk Club which survived long enough to cultivate young Chris into a fine entertainer. I am ashamed to admit that I have lost touch with many good friends that I once knew. I would imagine that like me, many left the town for better job opportunities.
I remember also the Sherburn family. I was associated with them at the Goole Folk Club which survived long enough to cultivate young Chris into a fine entertainer. I am ashamed to admit that I have lost touch with many good friends that I once knew. I would imagine that like me, many left the town for better job opportunities.
Posted by corby bunting at 05/01/2008 18:24
Hello Ken Thompson. Although you are a little older than me. We seem to have trod the same ground regarding pubs. If you email me on bill@bunting.me.uk. I have photos that may interest you of pub outings The Crown 1947 which includes my uncle Harry Dunwell and his wife Mary. amongst others. Also Burlington 1944 or maybe 64. I have found many Thompsons in Goole . but I wonder if you have any memory of William b. 1894 who married my aunt Florence nee Bunting after her first husband Percy Shaw died in the Great War?
Posted by corby bunting at 07/01/2008 19:36
Ken. Another photo .Hull 1948 Signing on the SS Coulgorm for Aussie. You 17.5 Desmond Darragh 17.5 & Tommy Dunwell 16. get in touch
Posted by Christine Rickards at 07/01/2008 23:05
Seeing the name LeVogier this evening brought back memories of Maurice who I was at school with me for a time. He would have been born in 1938/9 and I think his mother was a Cawkwell. I'm unable to remember if it was at Alexandra Street School or the Grammar School. I wonder if Maurice was a relative of yours Geoff? My maiden name was Townsley and I grew up in Alexandra Street
Posted by Geoff LeVoguer at 13/01/2008 13:36
Hello Christine Richards.
I have three brothers, Lawrence born in 1933, Maurice, born 1939, Philip born 1947. (Our maternal grandparents were Cawkwells.) Lawrence and Maurice attended Alexandra St. School then Goole Grammar School. Lawrence is retired and living in Thorne, Maurice is retired and lives in Doncaster with his wife Veronica,(nee Stubley.) Philip still lives in Goole.
I have three brothers, Lawrence born in 1933, Maurice, born 1939, Philip born 1947. (Our maternal grandparents were Cawkwells.) Lawrence and Maurice attended Alexandra St. School then Goole Grammar School. Lawrence is retired and living in Thorne, Maurice is retired and lives in Doncaster with his wife Veronica,(nee Stubley.) Philip still lives in Goole.
Posted by liammoiser at 18/01/2008 14:29
i want to know if any one know rawcliffe bridge
Posted by Graham Ward at 28/01/2008 00:46
Was born in Goole, I think it was Southeren Street. Is this spelling right as I have Sat Nav now and would love to drive past......
Posted by Stuart (Webmaster) at 28/01/2008 11:05
The spelling is Sotheron Street - DN14 5EY - between Carlisle Street and Victoria Street
Posted by Shaun Muzzy at 29/01/2008 22:17
I met a gal named Diane Smith who was in Goole and we chatted a bit on line. She was an awesome lady.. miss her friendship. Anyone know her, I would love to hear from her again. The Guy from North Idaho......
Posted by paul b at 30/01/2008 23:03
i love the goolies there better than the scousers. i wanna live down there but cant. im a wannabe goolien
Posted by phillip at 31/01/2008 06:57
Geoff I lived in Goole until 1960 re-your brother married to Veronica Stubley I used to have a girlfriend Mary stubley who I believe married and now (or did) live over here in the states.I still visit Goole once a year but cant see me returning permantly
Posted by corby bunting at 31/01/2008 09:23
Mary Stubley. Theres a name that brings back many memories. She worked at Tippings newsagents and we were very good friends. I often wonder what became of her.
Posted by Mikey at 31/01/2008 11:23
I have a modern Jive dance company called Dance Dedication www.dancededication.co.uk and I have brought this to Goole every Monday and Thursday night. We have a lot of locals turning up to have fun, socialise and get fit without even realising it.. ! I would love to see more people enjoying the dancing and creating more community relations as a result of this. Hope to see some of you there.
Please check the website for full details if you are interested or know of anyone who might be.
Thankyou
Mikey
www.dancededication.co.uk
Please check the website for full details if you are interested or know of anyone who might be.
Thankyou
Mikey
www.dancededication.co.uk
Posted by Geoff LeVoguer at 31/01/2008 13:26
Phillip, vaguely remember Mary Stubley. She married and went to the States to live. Seem to recall something about dry cleaning businesses and Los Angeles but can't be certain. They had a brother called Mike who may still live in Goole or Hook.
Posted by ginaroo at 02/02/2008 12:43
my boss mike is the best in the entire world (royal hotel)
Posted by corby bunting at 03/02/2008 18:53
I read these pages and its like going back in time. Almost 70 years in fact when I first attended Alexandra St. schoolWhen my class mates Lawrence Levoguer, Frank Depledge, Alan Dixon,Eric Holt, Geoff McGrath. I see their faces when I read articles written by possible siblings or children. This is an excellent website.
Posted by Georgina Jane Petty at 07/02/2008 21:21
Following a well received set of Taster Sessions to whet the locals appetites for more, Boothferry Adult Education are hoping to run a full 10 week Creative Writing Course.
Are You Full of
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Thursday 21st February 2008
Boothferry Adult Education Centre
(Time To Be Confirmed)
Book your place today by calling tutor Georgina on 01405 839696
Or email smudger1714@btinternet.com
Are You Full of
The ‘Write’ Stuff???
Baffled by Brainstorming?
Panicking about Poetry?
Irritated by a lack of imagination?
NEW 10 Week Course!!
Missed out on the tantalising Taster Sessions?..
Did you turn up to a session and wanted more?..
Dare you stick your hand in the Mystery Bag???
Your creative journey starts here!..
Thursday 21st February 2008
Boothferry Adult Education Centre
(Time To Be Confirmed)
Book your place today by calling tutor Georgina on 01405 839696
Or email smudger1714@btinternet.com
Posted by geoff depledge at 08/02/2008 17:24
Corby can you tell me anything about Frank Depledge, he will certainly be related to me but I do not have any info on him. The only Frank I currently have was Frank Sherburn Depledge b1899 but I have no further details on him. He could I suppose be the father of the Frank you went to school with.
Posted by corby bunting at 08/02/2008 20:38
HI Geoff. I was assuming Frank was related to you. I did not think there could be many Depledges. All I know about Frank is that he was always around in the clique that I was with. John Appleyard, Los. Levoguer,Eric(Baggy) Holt,Barry Teal,Ronny Mell, Eddie Binnington and Alan Dixon. We were all in the same class. I cannot say where Frank lived.
Posted by Dorothy margrave at 11/02/2008 15:28
Hi there to anyone who remembers me .I lived in Rawcliffe and Goole before moving to Wakefield over 30 years ago.I went to Rawcliffe school and passed a scholarship to Goole Grammar in 1950.I also danced at Vera Skeltons school.I am still dancing today.If anyone remembers me please get in touch.It would be nice to hear from you.
Posted by brian sunderland at 17/02/2008 12:52
frank depledge is still alive and kicking he lives in immingham lincolnshire
Posted by geoff depledge at 17/02/2008 16:12
Brian, thats good news re Frank Depledge but I would like to get information about him, his mum & dad , wife etc to add them to the Depledge family tree any chance of your letting him know so that I can contact him.
Posted by steve baxter at 17/02/2008 22:20
Now live in Spain but still like to visit Goole. I left in 1994. still needs to change but so does a lot of other places. Old Goole Club is the best venue for social visits.
Posted by Andy at 27/02/2008 01:48
EARTHQUAKE!!!
Posted by Harold Tabiner at 27/02/2008 22:27
Hello All
This is the first post I have made on the 'Goole on the Web' site but I have kept an eye on it for quite a long time as I was born in Morley Street Old Goole during 1956.
I will mention some of the connections that have come up if you know what I meen but you will have to fill in the rest because of time.
Andy - the Earth quake rocked our house and many people were out in the street, ( I now live in Hull).
I remember the mother and toddler group at the parish church organised by Moira Leach and building them a play house when my two sons were young and attended the same with their mum.
I remember a ' Dutch' coaster blocking the river Don near Fisons with it's bows on one bank and it's stern on the the other.
Tom Puddings sinking near the middle bridge? on Bridge Street.
My granmother ( Lotti 'Charlott' Smith) organising trips to Skeggness using Bens Buses?? from Old Goole, I do not remember clearly can anybody help.
I remember watching the many launches of boats from the boat yard in Old Goole, especially the stearn trawlers.
But most of all I remember the Ballroom (Modern and Latin also Disco) Dancers of Goole who along with my sons (Jonathan and Russell) traveled the country along with their dance school and parents promoting Goole.
We had a great time.
All the best Harry
This is the first post I have made on the 'Goole on the Web' site but I have kept an eye on it for quite a long time as I was born in Morley Street Old Goole during 1956.
I will mention some of the connections that have come up if you know what I meen but you will have to fill in the rest because of time.
Andy - the Earth quake rocked our house and many people were out in the street, ( I now live in Hull).
I remember the mother and toddler group at the parish church organised by Moira Leach and building them a play house when my two sons were young and attended the same with their mum.
I remember a ' Dutch' coaster blocking the river Don near Fisons with it's bows on one bank and it's stern on the the other.
Tom Puddings sinking near the middle bridge? on Bridge Street.
My granmother ( Lotti 'Charlott' Smith) organising trips to Skeggness using Bens Buses?? from Old Goole, I do not remember clearly can anybody help.
I remember watching the many launches of boats from the boat yard in Old Goole, especially the stearn trawlers.
But most of all I remember the Ballroom (Modern and Latin also Disco) Dancers of Goole who along with my sons (Jonathan and Russell) traveled the country along with their dance school and parents promoting Goole.
We had a great time.
All the best Harry
Posted by codger at 29/02/2008 22:29
Benny Sketcher buses were from Swinefleet as were advance buses n pidgeon sykes etc
Posted by Christine Rickards at 01/03/2008 18:28
Does anyone remember the Goole Brass Band or have relatives who played in it? I am trying to find out if anyone remembers Aaron Dales who I am pretty sure played in the band before 1950. Are there any photographs around anywhere?
Posted by sue watson nee collins at 02/03/2008 22:22
i was born in 1952 i have 1 sister ,maureen. we lived in woodland ave, our mums name was olive,our dads name was mick.Lou &ida taylor were my grandparents,clarice lumley,ida jackson,phyllis bottomley were my aunties they were a great familyunit. Iplayed with phyllis and carol jackson, and my cousins,judith,carol,&viv&sandra.We would all condregate at my nannas house on a sat afternoon &squeeze into the small kitchen where we would all enjoy putting the world to rights.Such happy days!
Posted by Ed Pollard at 04/03/2008 20:25
Hi Sue, I lived next door to Ida & Lou Taylor on Mount Plesant rd I remember your Mum, Clarice,Phillis Ida & Albert. I read an artical in the Goole Times about Albert I was able to get his phone number in Whiting NJ , my wife & I went down to see him had lunch together and a good long natter unfortunatly he passed away before we could meet again. Small World.
Posted by Jill Newsome nee Doubtfire at 14/03/2008 15:10
Been alerted to your page but not very computer literate! I think Charles Doubtfire was my Great grandfather too. I have pictures of my grandad Henry Doubtfire outside the station hotel with the ice cream cart in about 1945 and one of him as a younger man beside a market cross, possibly in goole - will ask my dad - Gordon Doubtfire and get back. I have two uncles still living - one in Goole who may be able to help too - Ron and Morris. some of family now in Canada. Doubtfires is no longer Doubtfires but still carries the name.
Posted by jennifer at 18/03/2008 21:14
Goole is so GAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Clive Wood at 19/03/2008 09:33
Gday.
My name is Clive Wood and while i did not come from Goole I shipped out of there for about 5years in the late 50s early 60s.I now live in Perth WA.
I was wondering if you knew a girle named Mavis Morton who lived with her parents in a house alongside one of the locks on Goole docks.I used to go out with her and I have always wondered what became of her.
Regards.
Clive Wood.
My name is Clive Wood and while i did not come from Goole I shipped out of there for about 5years in the late 50s early 60s.I now live in Perth WA.
I was wondering if you knew a girle named Mavis Morton who lived with her parents in a house alongside one of the locks on Goole docks.I used to go out with her and I have always wondered what became of her.
Regards.
Clive Wood.
Posted by Gary MASTERMAN at 26/03/2008 19:53
Hi Sue Watson nee Collins (2/3/08). I was born in 1952 as well and lived in Woodland Avenue, and I remember you and Maureen. I was playing cricket with Steve Foster near a garage between yours and his place when one of us, I don't rememeber who now, "slogged" the ball and it knocked the ice- cream out of your hand. If it was Steve he probably did it on purpose. I remember Maureen telling us about an episode of Perry Mason. The one where he lost his case. The things one remembers, eh!
Say Hello to Joe. I named my son after him.
Say Hello to Joe. I named my son after him.
Posted by Tony Duckels at 01/04/2008 11:31
Reply to ruth ashman:
Ihave traced a William Duckels christened on 14-03-1834 at Swinefleet.He is the the brother of John Clark Duckels born to John and Jemima. Is there a connection?
Ihave traced a William Duckels christened on 14-03-1834 at Swinefleet.He is the the brother of John Clark Duckels born to John and Jemima. Is there a connection?
Posted by private at 05/04/2008 15:20
Karate Club monday evening 8pm till 10pm, little rascals traning area first avenue
adults and youths
children aged 7years upwards welcome
adults and youths
children aged 7years upwards welcome
Posted by Rod Lumley at 10/04/2008 17:41
JOHN WARD were you my goalkeeper in the Boothferry Road team that won the Short Cup in 1963? Love to hear from you as I am at present in contact with Steve Harvey who is now in Canada.
ARTHUR KENDALL spent months trying to contact you for our 50 years on reunion in 2000. Where are you? We were in the same class at GGS.
I went to Boothferry Rd School as a child 1944-50 then to GGS 1950-57 -did a term teaching PE in 1958 when Peter (Sticky) Glew left. I also taught at Boothferry Rd 1960-64 & played rugby for the Old Boys.
Great memories of Goole - great place to grow up in.
Love to hear from anyone I knew. lumley.rod@homecall.co.uk
I recognise lots of names on this site
ARTHUR KENDALL spent months trying to contact you for our 50 years on reunion in 2000. Where are you? We were in the same class at GGS.
I went to Boothferry Rd School as a child 1944-50 then to GGS 1950-57 -did a term teaching PE in 1958 when Peter (Sticky) Glew left. I also taught at Boothferry Rd 1960-64 & played rugby for the Old Boys.
Great memories of Goole - great place to grow up in.
Love to hear from anyone I knew. lumley.rod@homecall.co.uk
I recognise lots of names on this site
Posted by Monty Lowther at 10/04/2008 18:41
Hi all,
Does anyone remember Herbert Lowther from Eastrington who used to sail (as bo'sun I believe) on the Seaford and Beeding collier ships. He was occassionally accompanied by his wife Doris on the trips from Goole down to the south coast, or over to Dieppe.
I have a picture of the Beeding but none of the Seaford, can anyone oblige ?
Regards,
Monty
Does anyone remember Herbert Lowther from Eastrington who used to sail (as bo'sun I believe) on the Seaford and Beeding collier ships. He was occassionally accompanied by his wife Doris on the trips from Goole down to the south coast, or over to Dieppe.
I have a picture of the Beeding but none of the Seaford, can anyone oblige ?
Regards,
Monty
Posted by Ed Pollard at 12/04/2008 13:07
there's a few pictures of the Seaford on this site WWW.photoship.co.uk Ed
Posted by Steve and Judy Foster at 13/04/2008 18:28
This is the first time we have looked at Goole on the Web and find it really interesting. We were delighted to read from Gary Masterman, and Sue Watson,who Steve remembers playing cricket with between the garages and the ice-cream incident. Steve recalls very good times playing in the fields and trees,where the hospital is now. Gary Masterman, David Jackson, Phylis and Carol Jackson, Sue Collins and Maureen, Martin Howard. Steve believe it or not is still playing cricket for Goole Town. Its a shame walking down Woodland Ave now. Some of the houses, especially Steve's old house are in a real mess. Happy days remembered though.
Posted by Rod Lumley at 16/04/2008 17:48
For GEOFF LEVOGUER
Hi Geoff. I went to GGS with your brother Maurice. We were great friends. We were in the B class but both did, & hated, Latin. In order to not have to sit our 'O' levels, we had a competition to see who could get the lowest mark in the mock exams. I believe I won with 4%.
I tried to get him to our reunion in 2000 but failed. Give him my regards if you speak with him.
Rod Lumley (lumley.rod&homecall.co uk
Hi Geoff. I went to GGS with your brother Maurice. We were great friends. We were in the B class but both did, & hated, Latin. In order to not have to sit our 'O' levels, we had a competition to see who could get the lowest mark in the mock exams. I believe I won with 4%.
I tried to get him to our reunion in 2000 but failed. Give him my regards if you speak with him.
Rod Lumley (lumley.rod&homecall.co uk
Posted by Geoff LeVoguer at 20/04/2008 13:34
Thanks Rod; will do.
Posted by dennis green at 21/04/2008 19:32
nice to see you are on the goole web site Steve and Judy, hope you have many happy times reading the messages. Goole luck in the forthcoming cricket season Steve.
Posted by Hamish at 22/04/2008 00:46
Sailed on both the Beeding and the Seaford, but must have been before your brothers time ,as the bo'sun on the Seaford was an old salt from Stornaway, and the Bo'sun on the Beeding was a guy by the name of Bill Johnson from Shoreham, he had been on her since her first trip, there' s a couple of good pictures of them both on the site-shipsnostalgia good luck H
Posted by corby bunting at 22/04/2008 10:00
To Steve and Judy Foster. I may be talking to the wrong people. But if your parents are June and Dennis, I believe we have met . At their home in Airmyn. We have a common interest in Koi. Were looking forward to dropping in as usual. The next time were up.If you are not these people. Welcome to the site anyway.
Posted by Ian Blee at 22/04/2008 19:35
to Geoff LeVoguer Hi Geoff remember doing some plumbing for me in 1967
Posted by Jackie Jeffery at 25/04/2008 16:54
Cain Squire one of my ancestors died when a crane fell on him at Goole Docks in 1855, he was a mate on the "Ann" of Dewsbury. I'm trying to find out more about him and his life on the "Ann".
Anyone with any information email me please on j.jeffery@stkentigernhospice.org.uk
Anyone with any information email me please on j.jeffery@stkentigernhospice.org.uk
Posted by corby bunting at 26/04/2008 17:14
Throughout the history of Goole we read of the efficiency of the Tom Pudding and hoist system for the loading of ships.But very little about the real heroes in this story. The Coal Trimmers .Ask the average man in the street and he would not begin to know what a coal trimmer is. A coal trimmer does what a miner does in reverse. In the old days given a handful of Tallow candles to go beneath the deck and shovel coal into voids so ensuring the ship has a safe voyage with no threat of cargo movement. After a shift,coughing up coal dust long afterwards, Like the miners.My grandfather James Arthur Bunting had two good friends in his brother in law Charlie Shipley and William "Tash" Spencely, The latter took over the young family of my grandfather when he died at the age of 44. My father and many more young men continued in this thankless job often taking home the residue of coaldust. Within and without. Things became easier with the so called "Self Trimmer" design of ship. But the job still needed the personal touch. I take my hat off to these unsung heroes.
Posted by Geoff LeVoguer at 26/04/2008 18:28
For Ian Blee
Hi Ian, I remember you well. I recall the times when we were among a group of singles wandering round the Peacock, The Royal and Charlie Hailstone's Tavern.
Hi Ian, I remember you well. I recall the times when we were among a group of singles wandering round the Peacock, The Royal and Charlie Hailstone's Tavern.
Posted by ian blee at 27/04/2008 17:49
to Geoff LeVoguer, happy days those Geoff.i am single again unfortunately cally died 1998. Now go into Doncaster for a drink
Posted by Geoff LeVoguer at 28/04/2008 09:13
To Ian Blee
So sorry to hear that Ian; Cally was such a lovely lady. If you,d like to chat further I'm at g.levoguer@ntlworld.com
So sorry to hear that Ian; Cally was such a lovely lady. If you,d like to chat further I'm at g.levoguer@ntlworld.com
Posted by steph mclaughlin at 28/04/2008 17:39
Hi to ken thompson ,just wondered if you knew any of my mothers family she was originally from richard cooper st.there was ivy, jose,mary,bert and bill marshall.they are all dead now so unfortunately no one left to give me the years they were there.my grandmother was anne who re-married and went to live in whitgift
Posted by Gary Masterman at 29/04/2008 00:33
Hi to Steve and Judy Foster. Delighted to hear from you too. Steve would often comment to the other kids that I bowled like Freddie Trueman; a real compliment coming from Steve. Steve was a good footballer, too. I remember that 0-0 Hull City friendly at the Pleasure Grounds in about 1967-68 when Hull was camped in the Goole half for 89 minutes. Steve would have broken away on the right wing and possibly scored a winner if their full back hadn't have rugby tackled him. No red cards in those days. Ran into Raggy Raywood last year, in Melbourne for the cricket. We had a great night of reminicences at Brian (Conk) Carter's place. I think Raggy enjoyed that more than the cricket. PS:Graham Skinner has my email address.
Posted by Stuart (Webmaster) at 06/05/2008 23:59
Most of the postcards on this site now link to a web-exhibition which shows further details. (Click on a postcard to open the details in a new window).
Posted by Robert Ward at 07/05/2008 11:31
Stuart - the postcard links are superb, especially the high resolution button.
Posted by sue&joe watson at 25/05/2008 21:10
great to hear from gary masterman. me and my sister maureen remember great days playing out with you ,steve foster,phyllis&carol jackson,roy kitchen. joe says he remembers gary as a bloody good lad,and remembers gary hitting headmaster mr pattison when he tried caning him.joe still laughs at garys antics.hope aussie treats you well!
Posted by sue watson nee collins at 25/05/2008 21:28
to heidstra,s down under.I remember your mum dot heidstra,from when me and my mum olive collins worked with her at fine fare supermarket,goole.my mum died 2 years ago,we heard dot had died and was sorry.i remember her for being a hard worker and lovely and friendly.regards from sue watson nee collins
Posted by Mike Medden at 31/05/2008 07:34
I moved to Goole 20 years ago from London and I have both good and bad memories. Unfortunately Goole is not the place it was or could be, crime and drug abuse is on the increase and Humberside Police do nothing to combat the growing crime statistics or deal with the Gooligans. It's about time the Chief Constable resigned and we got someone in place who was capable of policing the area properly.
EYCC and the town councils continue to increase our taxes and then proceed to waste our hard earned money. The condition and maintenance of the roads and pavements is a joke and the services they supply are fourth rate.
Finally Tescos Stores are another major problem in Goole as they are destroying the majority of small local traders & businesses and they do not give a damn who they tread on to make money. The streets are littered with Tesco shopping trolleys, many of which are simply dumped in people's gardens and alleyways and despite numerous complaints they do nothing... Let's hope that Morrison's or Asda come to Goole very soon and they give Tesco's the bloody nose they deserve.
Apart for that Goole is great !!!
EYCC and the town councils continue to increase our taxes and then proceed to waste our hard earned money. The condition and maintenance of the roads and pavements is a joke and the services they supply are fourth rate.
Finally Tescos Stores are another major problem in Goole as they are destroying the majority of small local traders & businesses and they do not give a damn who they tread on to make money. The streets are littered with Tesco shopping trolleys, many of which are simply dumped in people's gardens and alleyways and despite numerous complaints they do nothing... Let's hope that Morrison's or Asda come to Goole very soon and they give Tesco's the bloody nose they deserve.
Apart for that Goole is great !!!
Posted by corby bunting at 03/06/2008 14:24
Hi Mike. I know and agree with all the remarks you are making are true. My wife and I left Goole over 50 years ago and coming up to my retirement 9 years ago we did toy with the idea of returning. The reason was based on memories. Memories we had of friends and places in and around Goole. Some of the friends have short memories and now only live for today. The places I enjoyed are gone. Wezzaks in my childhood. The Baths dancehall. The hustle and bustle of a once busy port and shipbuilding yard are no more. But returning to your remarks, I now live close to Southampton Water which comes under the New Forest District Council. With which we have the same problems as you . Also the police seem only interested in punishing motorists. So I live in an idylic spot you may think but we all have to face exactly the same problems you mentioned. But I also agree in your final remark. Goole IS Great !!!
Posted by Janet Hanley at 05/06/2008 20:53
I am looking for Marie Benson who had put an ad in goole times looking for the Hanley family with daughter Janet Hanley for who Jeff Anderson was looking for . I am Janet Hanley who found a piece of paper she had for a long time and now looking for help to find him.
Posted by Dave Christopher at 09/06/2008 20:51
Salt, Pepper, Gherkins and 'Gooleyes'
This site is a fine and fun piece of work, informative, educational and nostalgic. For me, the photos really bring back memories of riverbank rides, Hook Gala, old-time dancing lessons at GGS, 'games' on a bleak and windswept Western Road, the annual cross-country school run, the G and D, buying my first pint in the Buchanan at 14, as it will for many who grew up there in the seventies.
But were we really all so mad and happy in those days or was it just a myth? Time plays funny tricks, suppressing bad memories and exaggerating the good.
Take the town itself for instance - it was never beautiful, but was it really as ugly then as it is now? Maybe it's my imagination, but looking through the photos here what it so desperately needs is 'regeneration', as the term has it. Gateshead, a town which at one time wasn't so different to Goole, being northern, a port and in similar need of renewal, seems to have benefited enormously from lottery money and gained a series of stylish architectural projects. So why doesn't the council persuade Foster, Rogers, Alsop and co. to come up and do the same to Goole?
Just imagine - a Gherkin-style office block and shopping centre next to the salt and pepper pots, Hudson's Mill rebuilt and restored, turned into a fancy art gallery, reached by a chic new footbridge over the Aire. Docklands and Shuffleton could become the bohemian quarter, full of stylish converted warehouse apartments, indie clubs and cinemas, while the banks, bars, boutiques and restaurants would fight to attract the wealthy punters blowing in from the M62.
What price the Victoria Pleasure Grounds transformed into a vast indoor multisports / concert arena, and while we're about it, let's bring in a docklands light railway, or even an underground system to connect it all up - with a prize for the best provisional route map... And who needs an Angel of the North, let's have a big wheel - and call it the 'Gooleye' - down by the riverside!
Oh, dreamland! But seriously, here is a town desperately in need of some proper regeneration in the form of attractive urban architecture to lift the spirits and please the eye. The real strength of the town is its people; we surely deserve better than the town's planners and architects have bequeathed us.
This site is a fine and fun piece of work, informative, educational and nostalgic. For me, the photos really bring back memories of riverbank rides, Hook Gala, old-time dancing lessons at GGS, 'games' on a bleak and windswept Western Road, the annual cross-country school run, the G and D, buying my first pint in the Buchanan at 14, as it will for many who grew up there in the seventies.
But were we really all so mad and happy in those days or was it just a myth? Time plays funny tricks, suppressing bad memories and exaggerating the good.
Take the town itself for instance - it was never beautiful, but was it really as ugly then as it is now? Maybe it's my imagination, but looking through the photos here what it so desperately needs is 'regeneration', as the term has it. Gateshead, a town which at one time wasn't so different to Goole, being northern, a port and in similar need of renewal, seems to have benefited enormously from lottery money and gained a series of stylish architectural projects. So why doesn't the council persuade Foster, Rogers, Alsop and co. to come up and do the same to Goole?
Just imagine - a Gherkin-style office block and shopping centre next to the salt and pepper pots, Hudson's Mill rebuilt and restored, turned into a fancy art gallery, reached by a chic new footbridge over the Aire. Docklands and Shuffleton could become the bohemian quarter, full of stylish converted warehouse apartments, indie clubs and cinemas, while the banks, bars, boutiques and restaurants would fight to attract the wealthy punters blowing in from the M62.
What price the Victoria Pleasure Grounds transformed into a vast indoor multisports / concert arena, and while we're about it, let's bring in a docklands light railway, or even an underground system to connect it all up - with a prize for the best provisional route map... And who needs an Angel of the North, let's have a big wheel - and call it the 'Gooleye' - down by the riverside!
Oh, dreamland! But seriously, here is a town desperately in need of some proper regeneration in the form of attractive urban architecture to lift the spirits and please the eye. The real strength of the town is its people; we surely deserve better than the town's planners and architects have bequeathed us.
Posted by Stuart (Webmaster) at 09/06/2008 22:31
Has anything happened in the last 75 years in Goole? If so, please use the 'Goole Charter' link on the left
Posted by corby bunting at 15/06/2008 19:43
I have just returned from one of my many visits to Goole my home town. The town I remember as a child was always a place to be proud of. The immaculate parks with their well kept gardens were a feature I remember well and also the cemetery. How things have changed. Two years ago my wife and I visited the cemetery and discovered mass vandalism had taken place. Not as you may think by hooligans but council workers who had dismantled many graves Piling all the stones in a heap in the centre. Some I agree were becoming to lean at a dangerous angle. So needed attention. But my parents grave was of a low profile design and would never have caused injury. I was allowed to enter the cemetery with my car and equipment to do the neccessary repair. But whilst working there I had noticed the large ammount of Elder bushes growing out of the gutters of the chapel. I asked for a ladder for me to remove all this offensive shrubbery from this historic monument which welcomed visitors to a once beautifully kept place. My offer was declined and I was told it would be dealt with. I did hear much later the work was carried out . But last week I noticed there is Ash, Birch and Elder growing out of the steeple. I did not ask for a ladder this time
Posted by Robert Ward at 21/06/2008 12:19
That's a handsome group of fellows in the Goole Times this week, pictured at the Waterways Museum.
Posted by corby bunting at 21/06/2008 18:22
Hi Robert, I agree. Although I have not seen it yet
Posted by corby bunting at 22/06/2008 19:23
I have an appology to make to Gail and her partner. Regarding my outburst on the state of the parks and cemetery.Apparently I was well out of order. As these two people alone care for all of these areas. A mammoth task. I remember Gail has been very helpful when I repaired my parents grave.and I was not aware of all the facts when I penned my comments. I am very sorry Gail I know you are doing your best.
Posted by helen at 23/06/2008 23:18
hi, have posted this request on the docks page, although helpful replies still dont know the answer. can anyone tell me which dock was known as germany dock, have been sent a postcard of it but cant work out where it was.
thanks
helen
thanks
helen
Posted by Darren at 01/07/2008 20:07
Just been browsing youtube and happened across a video of wartime recollections by a lady from Old Goole - no idea who she is but heres the link!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvR0M797kWk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvR0M797kWk
Posted by DARREN SMITH at 02/07/2008 15:03
Goole Gift Campaign For Hero’s
A brief introduction
We have at the present over 15,000 British Servicemen & women serving in both Iraq & Afghanistan, unfortunately since hostilities started we has lost over 180 lives and this number is on the increase almost weekly.
Whether you agree with the deployment of troops to these two locations or not the fact of the matter is our troops serve out there without complaint with bravery and with a loyalty that is second to none.
We have the right to openly question the reason they are there and everything else about our country for that matter due mainly to fact that we have men & women like this who are willing to risk their very lives on a daily basis so we can live in a democratic society and sleep safely in our beds.
The conditions they are living in on the front lines has been likened to that of the First World War, with only essential supplies been issued to them.
The Goole Gift Campaign For Hero’s was originally formed in September 2007 as the Christmas Fit For Hero’s with an aim to send out small parcels to the troops filled with ‘home comforts’ such as toothpaste, sweets, coffee & books etc, items we take for granted but for the troops out there are impossible to get, along with messages of support. We managed to send hundreds of these boxes out and after a few weeks we were lucky enough to receive a few letters from the frontlines. It was then we realized how important these parcels were to the morale of our troops, so it was decided to carry on the campaign under the new name of the Goole Gift Campaign For Hero’s until the last member of our forces is out of these two god forsaken places.
Although the campaign is named the Goole Gift Campaign For Hero’s it is certainly not a local charity, we have troops from every part of the United Kingdom serving out there and we can almost guarantee you either know someone serving or know of someone serving out there.
We were lucky enough to get the support of many famous people and were honored in March 2008 when England Rugby Star Jamie Noon agreed to become Patron of the campaign and in June we were again honored when Lord Manton (The 4th Baron of Manton) agreed to be the campaigns second Patron.
As stated earlier we have over 15,000 troops out there and we fully intend to ensure every one of them receives a parcel from the campaign before 2009, and with your help we will do it.
Like us please be proud to support your troops!
PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE
www.gooleheroes.btik.com
A brief introduction
We have at the present over 15,000 British Servicemen & women serving in both Iraq & Afghanistan, unfortunately since hostilities started we has lost over 180 lives and this number is on the increase almost weekly.
Whether you agree with the deployment of troops to these two locations or not the fact of the matter is our troops serve out there without complaint with bravery and with a loyalty that is second to none.
We have the right to openly question the reason they are there and everything else about our country for that matter due mainly to fact that we have men & women like this who are willing to risk their very lives on a daily basis so we can live in a democratic society and sleep safely in our beds.
The conditions they are living in on the front lines has been likened to that of the First World War, with only essential supplies been issued to them.
The Goole Gift Campaign For Hero’s was originally formed in September 2007 as the Christmas Fit For Hero’s with an aim to send out small parcels to the troops filled with ‘home comforts’ such as toothpaste, sweets, coffee & books etc, items we take for granted but for the troops out there are impossible to get, along with messages of support. We managed to send hundreds of these boxes out and after a few weeks we were lucky enough to receive a few letters from the frontlines. It was then we realized how important these parcels were to the morale of our troops, so it was decided to carry on the campaign under the new name of the Goole Gift Campaign For Hero’s until the last member of our forces is out of these two god forsaken places.
Although the campaign is named the Goole Gift Campaign For Hero’s it is certainly not a local charity, we have troops from every part of the United Kingdom serving out there and we can almost guarantee you either know someone serving or know of someone serving out there.
We were lucky enough to get the support of many famous people and were honored in March 2008 when England Rugby Star Jamie Noon agreed to become Patron of the campaign and in June we were again honored when Lord Manton (The 4th Baron of Manton) agreed to be the campaigns second Patron.
As stated earlier we have over 15,000 troops out there and we fully intend to ensure every one of them receives a parcel from the campaign before 2009, and with your help we will do it.
Like us please be proud to support your troops!
PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE
www.gooleheroes.btik.com
Posted by Priscilla Laybolt (nee Shadwell) at 08/07/2008 11:41
I used to live and spent my entire school life in Goole. I now live in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. I was Priscilla Shadwell and am now Priscilla Laybolt. I lived there from 1929 to 1946. I would love to hear from someone from Goole. My last address was 52 Burlington Crescent, on the corner of Carlisle Street.
I would welcome any letters from anyone interested in writing.
I miss the walks on the top of the bank by the river.
I would welcome any letters from anyone interested in writing.
I miss the walks on the top of the bank by the river.
Posted by TONY LUMLEY at 24/07/2008 21:54
Hi I used to live in Goole with my dad Steve and his mrs Libby most people know them both. When I was there I thought it was a lovely place to be a lot better than this place I moved to (Mansfield) this place is s*** Anyway would like to know if anyone could tell me how to get the issue of Goole Times where I was on the front page. I was only 18 months old when I slipped and fell on a knitting needle. I think my mum had taken me round to her friends house on the street where the Steam Packet pub is. That is all I know about it so if anybody can help me I would be really greatful thanks
Tony Lumley
Tony Lumley
Posted by jayne at 31/07/2008 23:16
hi,i wonder if any one can help me im looking for information or old fotos of the mariners arms on south st in old goole please get in touch if you have any memories thankyou
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