Pubs and Entertainment Guide
Disclaimer
The comments below are personal comments reflecting the town about five years ago. Things have improved in many places and got worse in others. It's far too controversial to keep these comments topical, so I won't bother.
Goole has two types of drinking establishments. The first kind are those which are too loud and full of school-kids drinking alchopops, people fighting and slappers in short skirts. These are to be avoided. The second kind are pubs and clubs where you go for a quiet drink and decent atmosphere. These are recommended and prevail in Goole.
The focal point on a Saturday night (usually for all the wrong reasons) is Aire Street. This is locally called Blood Alley due to the number of fights, although the trouble can usually be avoided.
There are many clubs in Goole, however these aren't clubs in the usual sense of the word. These are members clubs, usually working mens or unions, which serve cheap beer, have dodgy decor, and turns of variable quality. There is one nightclub, Flappers - this should be avoided at all costs.
The following guides can be used to plan your evening entertainment.
Unlike a lot of larger towns and cities, all the pubs in Goole are original and have their own unique charm. (Although the arrival of a Wetherspoon's Pub in the old Midland Bank may change all this). The following venues are a selection of the drinking establishments in the town centre.
| Top Five Drinking Venues in the Town Centre | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pub | Comments | Recommended Drink | ||
| 1 |  |
The Macintosh Arms, Aire Street | Although this is an Aire Street pub, it's a safe one to go in. Moves up a place as it's open all day. Serves a nice pint with guest beers and the locals are always willing to chat to you. Has also won several CAMRA awards. Especially noted for the suspended ceiling which has gaps in it where you can see the original ornate ceiling. | A pint of Speckled Hen |
| 2 |  |
The Old George, Market Street | One of the best pubs in the town and it's got a web site. The beer and company are always fine and it's a popular pub yet still manages to keep the idiots out. Especially noted for the quiz on a Sunday night and the silly sewing machine tables they have. Its only downside is that the landlord's from Hull. | A pint of Worthingtons |
| 3 |  |
The North Eastern, Boothferry Road | Once the best pub in the town, but has lost its crown in recent years. Used to be famous selling local brews such as Thorne and Samson but these tend to be of variable quality. Traditionally the pub to start the drinks on a Saturday night. | Anything in a bottle |
| 4 | |
The Royal Hotel, Aire Street | More of a creche than a pub. Do not go in here if you are over 16, like draught beer or value your eardrums. | Any alchopop |
| 5 | |
The Railway station entrance, Boothferry Road | I can't see the attraction myself but dozens of teenagers each night can't be wrong, can they? | A can of Carlsberg Special Brew (shared between 5) |
There are traditionally only five or six pubs that are busy in the town centre on a weekend. If you time it right, every pub seems packed. However if you set off too early or too late, then it can seem like a ghost town. As well as the central pubs, there are other pubs, with as much character, slightly off the beaten track. Here are some of them.
| Top Five Pubs outside the Town Centre | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pub | Comments | Recommended Drink | ||
| 1 | |
The Vikings, Western Road | A large pub out of the town centre. Infamous for its monthly discos, football team, wedding receptions and (suprisingly) a picture of a Viking by its entrance. | A pint of lager |
| 2 | |
The Woodlands, Westfield Avenue | A nice pub split into two rooms. | A pint of bitter |
| 3 | |
The Victoria Hotel, Hook Road | Always a busy pub. This pub has the benefit of having the riverbank for its beer garden. | A large whisky |
| 4 | |
The Peacock, North Street | One of the few pubs in town to remain open all day. This pub has made an effort to try and change and attract new people by creating an Irish bar and having various karaoke nights. | A pint of Guinness |
| 5 | |
The Middlehouse, South Street | One of the few remaining pubs in the docks (at one time there were dozens). Has interesting photos of the docks on display and even used to host a late night disco, the Inferno, on a Saturday night. Make sure you don't drink too much or you'll fall into the docks. | A diet coke |
The following pubs are to be found in the outlying villages. There usually serve good food as well as drink.
| Top Five out-of-town Pubs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pub | Comments | Recommended Drink | ||
| 1 | |
The Blacksmiths Arms, Hook | A very nice country pub on the banks of the river. Has an excellent range of food and a popular quiz on a Wednesday night (the winning box is always number 2). | A glass of wine |
| 2 | |
The Breighton Arms, Breighton | Large rural pub on the banks of the River Derwent about 10 miles from Goole. Especially noted for its games room. | A half of cider. |
| 3 | |
The Ferryboat, Boothferry | A bizarre shaped pub next to Boothferry Bridge. The first pub you see after a hot summer's day on the East Coast. | A cold lager |
| 4 | |
The Half-Moon, Reedness | Typical local's country pub and now the only pub between Swinefleet and Eastoft. | Pint of the guest beer |
| 5 | |
Railway Buffet Bar, Doncaster | Not the most glamorous of pubs, but provides a tranquil rest when catching a train back to Goole. | Pint of John Smiths |
Normally you had to get a taxi to Hull, Doncaster or York to find nightclub entertainment. When the locals found out where you were from you were attacked. To get round this, people have tried to open nightclubs closer to home with varying degrees of success. In the old days the main topic of conversation in the Lowther at 10:30pm on a Saturday was 'Are you going to Kilpin or what?'. However both Kilpin and Flappers are now closed. This table shows the current choices.
| Top Three Nightclubs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pub | Comments | Recommended DJ Request | ||
| 1 | |
Hartley's, Mariner's Street | Wins by default as it's the only proper nightclub in the town. Let's hope it has more success than previous attempts. | Frank Sinatra (for the older clientele) |
| 2 | |
The Lowther, Aire Street | Not really a nightclub, but it has a 2am licence on a weekend. This is worth going to visit if only for the bizarre sight of seeing people queuing to pay to get into the Lowther. | Techno, Techno, Techno |
| 3 | |
Flappers | Slips down a few places because it's now derelict and burnt out. Some may say this has improved the place. | Disco Inferno |
Don't forget to wash down your beer with a kebab. As with most towns, there are many chip shops open only during the day and traditional pizza places during the evening. Goole has come a long way. The first pizza place started deep-frying in the late 1980's and by the late 1990's McDonalds opened by the motorway junction.
| Top Five Fast Food Places | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Comments | Recommended Food | ||
| 1 | |
McDonners, Carlisle Street | The usual mix of kebabs, burgers and pizzas, but they're open later than the others are. | Nan Kebab |
| 2 | |
Raja's Curry House | It's a sad fact of life, but Goole no longer has a sit-down curry house. This is a good substitute, but you'll have to eat at home. | Chicken Jalfreizi |
| 3 | |
McDonalds | Consistent crap | Whopper Meal with a Zinger Tower burger |
| 4 | |
Crest of the Wave, Pasture Road | The original and the best. | Spicy potato special |
| 5 | |
Wing-Wah, Boothferry Road | Typical Chinese Fayre | Sweet and Sour Chicken |
Visitor Comments
Posted by Vicki Duckles Flanders at 24/06/2001 08:30
I am trying to determine when and where the Duckles Pub or Duckles Brewry was located. As I can't find mention of it, I'm guessing it has gone out of existence. I heard someone visiting from the US once had taken a picture of it - must have been in the last 50 years...
Posted by rebecca at 11/07/2005 21:49
i was just flicking through your site and come across what seemed a bit like slander. do you live in goole or are you just a passing critic. i read that you thought goole was a crap drinking place, full of young slappers in short skirts and round every corner there's mike tyson wanting a fight!!!!!! I tell you what.............. "you're totally right" Every time i walk round goole all i see is local drug users walking about like zombies looking what they can rob or looking for thier next victim to steal from or take advantage from. also goole is full of people who dont want to work.. well 80% of them dont. it really peeves me off thet i go out to work all day pay, my way, keep my child run my car and i cant understand what poeple get from louting about all day nothing to do but mope around. i get a pay day each month to look forward to, flourish on the sucess in what job i do, what do they have..... a tacky giro every tuesday, all gone in one day on drugs and for the rest of the week they just rob! rob! rob! Thanks for reading... Rebecca
Posted by Andy Rodgers at 15/07/2005 22:02
A lot of the info here is very dated, but it's still an impressive site.
Goole is a vastly under rated place, i'm sick of hearing locals putting it down. I know of many people who have moved here from elsewhere and they say how great it is.
Goole is a vastly under rated place, i'm sick of hearing locals putting it down. I know of many people who have moved here from elsewhere and they say how great it is.
Posted by cris at 28/07/2005 22:30
Goole is not such a bad place. You do get in to a few fights sometimes but everyone gets into fights sometime in their life. It's just in goole you will have most of them. I am not a resident of Goole but have been going round the town for a few years now and only had maybe 3 or 4 fights and two of them were from people out of town so they're not that bad.
PS - when you come to Goole, if you visit just one pub, go visit the Royal Hotel. They have very nice polite kind barmaids
PS - when you come to Goole, if you visit just one pub, go visit the Royal Hotel. They have very nice polite kind barmaids
Posted by dean at 17/10/2005 11:21
what can i say your right about the mac and mcdonnas ther the best places in goole, and mcdonnas do a tray of kebab meet for £1!! its the best. and mac has the best atmosphere in goole, no were else measures up to it!
Posted by Andrew at 27/10/2005 20:45
I haven't been to Goole for ages, last time I left thinking that if God was gonna give the British Isles an enema Goole was very obviously where he'd put the pipe in. Having said that I live in Scunny, so who am I to talk. Hoping to visit soon and see if things have improved.
Posted by Kerry at 03/11/2005 08:57
I have been away from Goole now for nearly 6 years now..i remember fri nights were the highlight of my life back then when we used to regularly trawl Aire Street and then Flappers. To be honest now,after living in a big city,i can say back then it was ace but i couldn't imagine it now.
Posted by Rik at 07/11/2005 01:04
I have only been living in Goole for about 6 months, but I love it. It gets a lot of slagging off. However I would live here any day. The whole town has such a so close and friendly atmosphere. I especially enjoy the new Bar and Bistro 'The Goods Office '. It's a great night out, with amazing food and great atmosphere. The lighting and sound is out of this world. The pictures of Goole in its old times were fantasticly re-done, with all new colours. I also like the lighting and projections on the road and on other neighbouring buildings, also by me. It's great.... GO!!
Posted by jessica sharp at 16/11/2005 16:58
I think its out of order when people make really bad comments about goole, i was born and raised there, i moved away when I was 18 because i moved to university, which I am now in my 3rd year. I still go home during to holidays, and yeah when people ask me where you from and 90% of them say 'Wheres goole?!' They even take the mickey out of the name. Yes i will I admit that it hasn't got the greatest of names and you get fights and drunks on the street! (I have seen it all!) but hello!!!! Take a good look around you! It happens everywhere you go, I live in a small town in devon now, and I can't say it's perfect.
My friends and family still live there, if it was that bad, then why do people stick around?
I'll be home at xmas and I can't wait!!!
My friends and family still live there, if it was that bad, then why do people stick around?
I'll be home at xmas and I can't wait!!!
Posted by jess.s at 16/11/2005 17:00
by the way the lowther isn't open anymore, they have now I new venue called the jailhouse and it's a lot better xx
Posted by wizz at 12/01/2006 22:15
I'm not from Goole and I havent even visited Goole but it looks like a good gritty yorkshire town and full of character
Posted by tomo at 19/01/2006 18:35
i love the jail house its cool
Posted by Peter at 31/01/2006 22:54
I was the dj that every one loved if you remember me hi all
use to love doing fri & sat nights i do miss the old place ??
use to love doing fri & sat nights i do miss the old place ??
Posted by Phil at 04/02/2006 21:54
Can we please have the site updated, it must be years since it was last done, thanks.
Posted by GOOLIE at 28/02/2006 11:54
i am a a 15 year old kid from goole i dont no how people can call goole because its no worst then any other town in england and if you dint get any of the little fights you get on fri ,sats adn the od drugy and ASOB youth but i dont thik that will are the only town in yorkshire or even england to have them its a good little town and i have never seen such a strong commuity has they is in old goole :) well bye just had to write that !!
Posted by peter kay at 10/03/2006 11:51
i've read all these comments and some are fairly true, but you are out of date now, goole isnt such a bad place no-more, you get the odd people hanging by the train station and the lads out in the cars, i think i can say goole is now full of foreighners, everywhere you look there is someone from another country, we have been truly invaded and slanderd, but drugs are everywhere. just like any other place you get the bad and good areas, luckily for me i live down a quiet street. And not forgetting the famous ASBOS lol.. on a 100% scale this is what ide give
drugs 10%
fights 10%
friendlyness 20%
night life 35%
jobs 25%
so as i can say i have lived in goole all my life, so you can only judge by what you have seen, and its just like any other town, city, or village, you get the good and the bad!!
drugs 10%
fights 10%
friendlyness 20%
night life 35%
jobs 25%
so as i can say i have lived in goole all my life, so you can only judge by what you have seen, and its just like any other town, city, or village, you get the good and the bad!!
Posted by Jason King, Karl Otter & The Groovy Fishtank. at 14/03/2006 14:12
After coming across The Groovy Fishtank in Leeds one evening and being the guest DJ I invited them to play here in Goole. You lucky people! The Groovy Fishtank is one of a kind. This club is the antidote for anyone suffering from local club choones and clueless pub DJ's.
So here they come and its a new fortnightly club opening in the Cellar at The Old George in Goole. Every second Saturday night of the month. First night is 15 April 2006. 8 till 2pm. £3.00 OTD. It was going to be the first of April but we have had to postpone.
It's The Groovy Fishtank and we are going to be playing across the board Retro & contemporary tunes from the Mod/Scooterist/Brit pop, soul, Two-Tone, Leeds-London-Manchester-Birmingham-Motown, Stax, New Wave era's spanning the periods 64-68. 72-77. 77-84. 89-96. 99-present.
Our club is based on great tunes played by DJ's who have a wide experience regarding the scene. Come and sample what a mod club may have been like in 1966.
A brief summary of some of the acts that will be played include;
Who, Kinks, Small Faces, Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Doors, Velvet Underground, David (Jones) Bowie & The Lower Third, Yardbirds, Birds, Byrds, The Eyes, Wimple Winch, Eyes of Blue, Mohawks, Sonics, Creation, Action, Spencer Davis Group, Artwoods, Marvelettes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Betty Everett, Ferris Wheel, Koobas, One Hit Wonders, all the stuff off Quadrophenia, Sixties garage - American, German & English.
The Jam, Weller, Style Council, Mod revival - Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys, Little Man Tate, Stone Roses, Charlatans, Merton Parkas, Purple Hearts, Secret Affair, Chords, Lambrettas, Squire, Crooks, JetSet and many more and a little Psychedelia too. Most of this be played on vinyl.
We don't mind if you come suited and booted or casual and for the ladies dressed and tressed, but all we ask is stay cool, leave your attitude at the door and no tracksuit bottoms or BO.
Trainers yes, sandals no :)
Watch out for flyers around town.
So here they come and its a new fortnightly club opening in the Cellar at The Old George in Goole. Every second Saturday night of the month. First night is 15 April 2006. 8 till 2pm. £3.00 OTD. It was going to be the first of April but we have had to postpone.
It's The Groovy Fishtank and we are going to be playing across the board Retro & contemporary tunes from the Mod/Scooterist/Brit pop, soul, Two-Tone, Leeds-London-Manchester-Birmingham-Motown, Stax, New Wave era's spanning the periods 64-68. 72-77. 77-84. 89-96. 99-present.
Our club is based on great tunes played by DJ's who have a wide experience regarding the scene. Come and sample what a mod club may have been like in 1966.
A brief summary of some of the acts that will be played include;
Who, Kinks, Small Faces, Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Doors, Velvet Underground, David (Jones) Bowie & The Lower Third, Yardbirds, Birds, Byrds, The Eyes, Wimple Winch, Eyes of Blue, Mohawks, Sonics, Creation, Action, Spencer Davis Group, Artwoods, Marvelettes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Betty Everett, Ferris Wheel, Koobas, One Hit Wonders, all the stuff off Quadrophenia, Sixties garage - American, German & English.
The Jam, Weller, Style Council, Mod revival - Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys, Little Man Tate, Stone Roses, Charlatans, Merton Parkas, Purple Hearts, Secret Affair, Chords, Lambrettas, Squire, Crooks, JetSet and many more and a little Psychedelia too. Most of this be played on vinyl.
We don't mind if you come suited and booted or casual and for the ladies dressed and tressed, but all we ask is stay cool, leave your attitude at the door and no tracksuit bottoms or BO.
Trainers yes, sandals no :)
Watch out for flyers around town.
Posted by geoff Depledge at 23/03/2006 21:45
I notice the Peacock is a featured pub and back in early 20th century my Granddad Frank Storr was the publican, my Mum (Enid) lived there and used to look out of her bedroom over the docks. I dont know the exact dates but it would have been in the early/mid 30's.
Posted by Cee G at 29/03/2006 11:38
I would like to say that most of you are right about the comments you make about the night life in Goole, but over recent years it has got a lot better, when i started going out it was a rough place, but now it is ok, i have a fairly good time most of the time when i go out now with the additon of some new places (Bar Oasis, Jailhouse, the goods office ect) and might i just say the the DJ's are better too, Heartleys is a good night for your cheese where you have DJ Shumba and DJ Daz (who might i say is fit (whoohoo) but married (dam)) and the jailhouse is best if you want your Dance music, although DJ mif does get side tracked sometimes and starts playing cheese but thats cool, all the staff in these places are pretty cool too, whereas in some of the others they can be a bit arsey these are a good groupe of people. Goole has really changed over the last few years and i think that we have to thank people the like of Arthur Wilder who owns Hartleys and Oasis and people like Chris who has the Jailhouse for introducing these places to goole and making it more up-to-date.
Cheers Guys
Cheers Guys
Posted by Geoff at 21/04/2006 18:22
I took my mum back to the Peacock for the first time in probably 70 years. Her Dad Frank Storr was the landlord.
Mum remembered her childhood there
Many thanks to the present landlord for buying a round on the house it was much appreciated.
Mum remembered her childhood there
Many thanks to the present landlord for buying a round on the house it was much appreciated.
Posted by phil t at 16/05/2006 14:37
well 2 here so many plp diss goole saying its a s**thole, i think u all need 2 travel more it dont matter where u go in the uk 2day its all s**t we just know we live with s**t at least it our s**t
Posted by Jenna at 26/05/2006 10:23
I have lived in goole all my life and i have never been in a fight or taken drugs. I think every one who lives in Goole and slags Goole off are tight b**tards because there isn't nothing wrong with the place. Ok there might be fights and drugies in Goole but there are all them in other towns. Look at Hull - that is worse than Goole. If anyone slags the Royal off u r slagging my boyfriend off he is the dj and he does play good music. Ok there is a lot of underaged drinkers around but some people look older than what they r. I dont like people who slagg there own town off its wrong!!!! why r u still living here if u dont like it!!!!!!!!!
Posted by David ex of Goole now in Leeds at 08/06/2006 10:34
I left Goole in 1991 and although I would never move back full time I enjoy my frequent visits back to my home town. Goole, like anywhere has always had its problems. I still remember Friday nights out and how busy the Aire Street Strip could get. I miss some of the old pubs such as TC's, Tavern Hotel, Station, is The Mucky Buck still there? I remember when the Peacock become an Irish bar for while. Don't have many nights out in Goole now but I think I'll have to call up some old friends and have a night of memories.
Posted by Eric Redfearn at 24/07/2006 21:53
The one pub i recall visiting regular in Goole was the Old George Market Square? On a lovely day you could sit outside and watch the local talent? go by. Nice pint too, shame about the yard though.
Posted by nigel gill at 11/08/2006 23:28
from goole love goole and proud
Posted by The One at 07/09/2006 22:04
Steam Packet 22nd of September be there or else!!!!!! amazing gig on the books 22nd
Posted by maggie stewart at 07/09/2006 22:45
hi to the people that no me. ive not lived in goole now 4 6 yrs and i miss the place . i used to always love drinkin in the pubs u carnt meet nicer people . its not a s**t hole .
Posted by Karen Smith at 26/09/2006 15:10
kindness of a stranger. Hello, I am an Aussie. I was driving up to Whitby,around the end of September. I was really spinning out by the time I got to Goole, early evening, I had no idea where I was, let alone where to stay. I drove over a bridge and found myself in a long deserted street, I drove down the street a long way, saw a pub, cant remember what it was called, but it was a very down market pub. I was desperate to find somewhere to stay, I went into the pub to ask directions. A young woman gave me directions to somewhere, I was so tired and spun out, I just couldnt really take in what she was saying. She sensed I was desperate and in an act of total kindness, she gave me her flat to stay in for the night. That really blew me out. Her name is Donna Woods {Donski}. She was so friendly and trusting and generous. I will never forget her act of kindness to a total stranger. I am back home now, if anyone reads this who knows Donna, please tell her I have posted this story.
Posted by John Collett at 15/10/2006 22:04
On the 3rd postcard down on the right hand side, top of page is my Grandfather with his bicycle, shopping bag on handlebar, taken about 1950-52. he's Harry Cork former seagoing engineer on Bennets boats and eventually engineer on the steam engines in the "Buzzer House" providing the hydraulic power for the bridges in Bridge street, his fireman was Percy Morris.
Posted by Nicola Turner at 11/11/2006 19:22
Too bad that people have such a negative attitude regarding Goole!!! I used to live there until I reached my adult years, things have not changed much 15 years later!! There are still bad people there, just seems like Gooligans seem to get away with a lot more than the rest of the U.K. I hear all the time from my Goole family about their personal burglary experiences! Seems petty crime is kind of huge there!!! Still I do Love Goole and most of its inhabitants!!!! Home is always Home!!!!!
Posted by Frank at 08/12/2006 18:20
I would like to see a place like the alex where local and out of town bands can come and do some live gigs.
Allthough there are places like the north and the vic club that are starting to get bands in for entertainment.
Good for the landlord and landlady of the pub and club respectively.
Come on lets have live music back in the town goole needs live music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Allthough there are places like the north and the vic club that are starting to get bands in for entertainment.
Good for the landlord and landlady of the pub and club respectively.
Come on lets have live music back in the town goole needs live music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by someone who lived here at 14/12/2006 09:30
i moved from goole in like 2003 or summit and the lowthyer were already closed i think this site reall y needs to b up dated and made more appealling, not being nasty or owt like just sayin!
Posted by deano at 25/12/2006 19:20
get to the marshlands in old goole
Posted by pete at 21/01/2007 17:59
My wife and I left Goole 2002 and regularly go back to visit both our familes. It was always s**t for work but good for a crack. Top family the Ryans in o g and the best ever pub we'll always remember, the Wheatsheaf in Bridge Street. It changed everyone's livelyhood when that was flattened. Old Goole for talent
Posted by Hamish at 29/01/2007 01:05
Is the Vymuden(?spelling) still going strong?
Posted by terry rippon at 12/02/2007 03:22
Hi Maggie Stewart me darlin' ow you doin?
You really make my day, although its been awhile since we last met my luv!. I have memories of long ago,when we knew each other and talked about my journey into the world as we know it today. I bet you look as lovely as ever.
You really make my day, although its been awhile since we last met my luv!. I have memories of long ago,when we knew each other and talked about my journey into the world as we know it today. I bet you look as lovely as ever.
Posted by Hamish at 09/03/2007 00:19
Anyone out there who remembers"Melodies" pub ?And can they tell me what the actual name of the place was, Melodie was the name of the publican at the time
Posted by Tabs and Hodge. at 26/03/2007 14:30
We spend the majority of our Friday nights in Goole and do believe, although the next day we have to recall our cheesy chat up lines, that it's pretty much THE PLACE TO BE.
There's no doubt about the fact that you will find an unusual amount of creeps in Goole for such a small town.
These could be avoided, if only aware of the correct places to visit.
Girls..Don't walk through town without a good stong lad.
Guys...Don't walk through town without some form of heavy object.
Goole can actually be a really good night sometimes, and most of the pubs are pretty cushty.
I enjoy being branded a slapper in a short skirt.
I wouldn't dare.
GET YERSENS TO GOOOLE.
and if you see me and the Tab meister out.. Have a photo with us ! (Y)
Twang.
There's no doubt about the fact that you will find an unusual amount of creeps in Goole for such a small town.
These could be avoided, if only aware of the correct places to visit.
Girls..Don't walk through town without a good stong lad.
Guys...Don't walk through town without some form of heavy object.
Goole can actually be a really good night sometimes, and most of the pubs are pretty cushty.
I enjoy being branded a slapper in a short skirt.
I wouldn't dare.
GET YERSENS TO GOOOLE.
and if you see me and the Tab meister out.. Have a photo with us ! (Y)
Twang.
Posted by laura wynne at 26/03/2007 20:48
LOL!
Goole is a right laugh for a night out.
Tabs and Hodge will surley agree...
Miranda Cannon is a legend for introducing me to this site.
i love it.
Goole is a right laugh for a night out.
Tabs and Hodge will surley agree...
Miranda Cannon is a legend for introducing me to this site.
i love it.
Posted by goolieolligan at 30/03/2007 16:32
eyup go to royal hotel in goole its the present place to be very cheap beer and alchohol and the barmaids are great im 22 but there one there shes smashin shes called shell. theres a little girl behind bar who looks bout 12 lol. but anyways great music and a smashin nite out
Posted by pete at 23/04/2007 01:27
Hamish melodys pub
Tony Melody the actor occassionaly pops up on tv (getting on a bit now)His parents had this pub during the war
Tony Melody the actor occassionaly pops up on tv (getting on a bit now)His parents had this pub during the war
Posted by davochfin@hotmail.com at 23/04/2007 16:33
Thanks for that Pete, the name sure stuck, but what was the true name of the pub, it was still know as Melodies in the late sixties, when Hughie Waters(?) had it
Posted by pete at 23/04/2007 20:16
Hamish the real name was the Railway Hotel (Hartley brewery).Until Ivy took it over.Wheatsheaf was next door Hammond brewery.Tony melody as previously mentioned last made an appearance in LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE. bottom house or Mariners Arms re-opened after a face lift.Middle House Dock Tavern still open.Vermuden still open at the foot of the bridge.over the bridge is the New bridge hotel closed but housing immigrants.
Posted by Hamish at 24/04/2007 03:38
Laura would Miranda's Husbands name be George by any chance? If so I sailed with him on the SS Blyth
Posted by Emma at 24/04/2007 11:06
I've lived in goole for 21 years and during my teenage years it seemed like the most boring place on the earth.
Personally i find the nightlife to be rubbish because its the same old places and faces, but the town itself is and will always be home to me because its where i grew up!
Ive been at uni for 3 years and always enjoy going back to see friends and family because its familiar to me and when asked where i live, i love the confused look people give when told the town is called Goole!
I resent living there a bit because of the idiots who take drugs and go out and start fights whether drunk or not, but I suppose that is typical of anywhere though and compared to other places it isn't so bad!
Personally i find the nightlife to be rubbish because its the same old places and faces, but the town itself is and will always be home to me because its where i grew up!
Ive been at uni for 3 years and always enjoy going back to see friends and family because its familiar to me and when asked where i live, i love the confused look people give when told the town is called Goole!
I resent living there a bit because of the idiots who take drugs and go out and start fights whether drunk or not, but I suppose that is typical of anywhere though and compared to other places it isn't so bad!
Posted by Hamish at 24/04/2007 16:41
Thanks again for that Pete, there was also a" Railway Hotel" about mid block on the main street know among us seamen as "Charlies place" but long gone now. I was over there in 2004 and spent a few nostagic hours in Goole, had acouple in the Vermuden looking for a couple of old shipmates,George Cannon, and Billy Guy,Billy did a very good impression of Frankie Lane, in Melodies in his younger days. Cheers H
Posted by pete at 24/04/2007 20:06
Hamish charlies place was the railway tavern. Billy Guy still around gets in the crescent club. george still around but never was much of a pub man It hink he's henpecked lol. I sailed with both of them in fact your path must have crossed mine at some time in the past. Billy still has his collection of frankie laine records
Posted by Hamish at 25/04/2007 01:50
Hey Pete ask Billy how he got his "bent finger"I was one of the guys that "rescued" him in Poole (Remember the "Jolly Sailors") And yes you are right ,Geo was a bit HP, but if you run across him tell him to give me an E mail if you don't mind , we were good shipmates at one time ,along with a buddy by the name of Peter Olley, now sadly long gone, I sailed on the "Blyth " the "Aire" and the "Don" alll mind benders but good times cheers H
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Posted by pete at 25/04/2007 15:05
Hamish will pass on message dunno about billy emailing doubt if he knows what a comp is lol.However will ask him about finger Jolly sailor remember it well billy and I was on Pulborough he fancied himself as a dart player (rhubarb) myself I lost my finger on the Lancasterbrook them modern Hatches(tin lids) after all that graft with dominoe boards especially when they were wet thro.Workhorses I remember William Cash-Harfry-Yokefleet- Queenboats etc. Sailors now days have it easy. take care P
Posted by Hamish at 26/04/2007 00:52
Hey pete you are sure shaking the memory tree and all kinds of things are falling out! It was George Cannon I asked you to get to E mail me (his wife will have a steam driven tripe setter, but I don't think he will be able to operate it lol) If you were on the Pulborough you would have been running to Shoreham, mostly the gas station, I was on the" Petworth" (old coal burner)the "Seaford "and the "Beeding" all running NE coast, Shoreham, about the same time. I remember the Skipper of the Pulborough having an affair with the landlady of the "Seahouses" pub in Shoreham,and her husband, Wally having quite a go on the Quay by the Lock gates. The "Seahouses was a realy good darts pub, sadly long gone now along with the "Windmill" but the one at the top of the stairs(after you crossed the canal in the boat)is still going strong, I was back over there in 2004 and took a drive down to the south coast, but we can't make time stand still.
I was also on the "Polden" running Goole NE coast to Poole, anyway keep the memories coming cheers Hamish
I was also on the "Polden" running Goole NE coast to Poole, anyway keep the memories coming cheers Hamish
Posted by pedro at 27/04/2007 23:47
Hamish I was on the Beeding when she was relatively new built at Goole 1950 broken up 1979 a short life when one considers the lanky boats. I was on the Irwell in 1953 she was built 1906 broken up a year later. Also the Alt built 1911 broken up 1954
the mind boggles cripes these were built before the Titanic lol.
the mind boggles cripes these were built before the Titanic lol.
Posted by Hamish at 28/04/2007 15:57
Greetings Pedro
I was on the "Beeding" in 53 and again in 55, I guess you are aware of her history? She came to a sorry end in the Med after hitting an "underwater' object.She was lengthened in 1965 and sold to John Kelly,who renamed her "Ballymore", in 1975 she was sold to a cyprus shipping co and renamed "Baltica"who in turn sold her to another Cyprus Co, and while on a trip from Spezia to Barcelona is when she ran into trouble, to cut a long story short she ended up in Marseilles in September 1977 where she was broken up.Talking about old ships, my first trip to sea was on the "Blisworth", built in 1902 as the "Kathleen"I joined her right out of sea school ,at the dock across the road from "Melodies" she was on the scap iron run to Keel, we did about four trips then took of tramping around the coast, all in all a great little ship even if we did live "Forrad". She became the "Holdernidd" (Kettlewells) and I left her not too long after her sale. Most "Goolies" did a stint in the "lanky boats" I was on three (as in my earlier post).What was the name of the" Lanky"boat high and dry behind the light where the two rivers join? Was that not the "Irwell"? The Skippers name was Richardson and he was Mate of the "Don" when I was on her, his demotion for being a bad lad! Take care H
I was on the "Beeding" in 53 and again in 55, I guess you are aware of her history? She came to a sorry end in the Med after hitting an "underwater' object.She was lengthened in 1965 and sold to John Kelly,who renamed her "Ballymore", in 1975 she was sold to a cyprus shipping co and renamed "Baltica"who in turn sold her to another Cyprus Co, and while on a trip from Spezia to Barcelona is when she ran into trouble, to cut a long story short she ended up in Marseilles in September 1977 where she was broken up.Talking about old ships, my first trip to sea was on the "Blisworth", built in 1902 as the "Kathleen"I joined her right out of sea school ,at the dock across the road from "Melodies" she was on the scap iron run to Keel, we did about four trips then took of tramping around the coast, all in all a great little ship even if we did live "Forrad". She became the "Holdernidd" (Kettlewells) and I left her not too long after her sale. Most "Goolies" did a stint in the "lanky boats" I was on three (as in my earlier post).What was the name of the" Lanky"boat high and dry behind the light where the two rivers join? Was that not the "Irwell"? The Skippers name was Richardson and he was Mate of the "Don" when I was on her, his demotion for being a bad lad! Take care H
Posted by pedro at 28/04/2007 23:15
Hamish I guess the lanky boat you mean was the Aire sunk after a collision at Saltmarshe Bight 1958 wth the loss of one life a galley boy from Hull trapped in his cabin. Broken up in situ.
Beeding was on her in 1951 missed her in Blyth after a night on the bevy in the commercial Inn.(voyage not completed). Talking to another old salt today informed me George Cannon left Goole living near Hull will try to get more info as to his whereabouts.
Beeding was on her in 1951 missed her in Blyth after a night on the bevy in the commercial Inn.(voyage not completed). Talking to another old salt today informed me George Cannon left Goole living near Hull will try to get more info as to his whereabouts.
Posted by Hamish at 30/04/2007 16:06
Greetings Pedro, No I am aware of the demise of the"Aire" she was hit while inbound by the german ship"Helene B.Schupp"as you say at saltmarsh. The one I meant was put "On the Hard" down around Faxfleet where the river Trent joins the Ouse he put her 'behind" the light on the south side,she sat there for a very long ,time high and dry (looked like she should have wheels)in fact (if memory serves me right) they put a watchman on her to stop vandals,it was funny to sail past her and see smoke from the galley funnel. I thought it was the "Irwell' but I could be wrong. Do you know if Geo Cannon spent all his life at sea or did he get a shore job, he was Captain Colliers golden haired boy when we were together on the"Aire" he seemed to get away any of us guys could
Posted by Hamish at 30/04/2007 20:20
Greetings again Pedro, maybe we should use the "Ships" thread so admin' don't get after us?
Posted by pedro at 01/05/2007 17:10
over and out
Posted by Wendie at 04/07/2007 13:51
I am visiting Goole,for the very first time,this weekend. After reading various comments about this port town i am quite alarmed. Is it that bad,really? can someone please tell me the nicer things that Goole as to offer? where is the best place to acquire a drink and sunday lunch? does a place exist. Also,i have a brummy accent,will i get beaten up?
Posted by amanda at 14/07/2007 18:35
I had a night out in Goole with my fiance, I was warned I might get treated with caution cos I'm from Hull.As it turned out,I got a few odd looks but thats about it.I haven't really been in all the pubs,I quite like Oasis and wetherspoons.Not sure about Jailhouse,might need to pay it another visit.
Was Kilpin really notorious in its day?
Was Kilpin really notorious in its day?
Posted by jade n tasha at 13/08/2007 23:19
we live in goole n ye it ant the best place but its not as bad as you think. the pubs ant the best but the ok, you can have a good nite if your with the right peolpe. if theres fighting its with the locals what have a problem with each other, people dont usually start for nothing, (well you come across the odd nob head but its like that every where). the pubs have got much lively, theres are a mixture of pub wich provide different music and people. so dont diss goole till you have been!!!!!!!! coming from the goolies who live hear!!!
Posted by g at 14/08/2007 19:34
goole is like any other place at the moment
Posted by Hamish at 20/08/2007 01:39
Anyone old enough out there who remembers "Melodies" pub?And in my time Hughey and his very pretty wife, does anyone know what became of them,great people!!
Posted by Pedro at 29/08/2007 21:45
Hi Hamish Hughie and Mary sadly both passed on.Hughie retired around the 1970s built a dormer Bungalow on Rawcliffe Rd I used to drink with him in the Viking hotel and reminice about the good old days.I left the area around 1989 on my return in 1999 was informed mary survived him by a few years.Happy days sometimes.
Posted by Hamish at 01/09/2007 01:55
Thanks for that Pedro, Hughy spent most of his time in the bar area as barman while Mary(thanks for reminding me of her name)looked after the singing room?With another waitress, nice girl, older than us sprouts tho, very small feet(nothing grows in the shade) both were great friends of mine, but in retrospect, we were only around twenty years old while Hugh must have been in his late thirties at the time we were there, the waitress must have been about thirty five or so.Billy Guy would be in full voice with his "take off' of Frankie Lane, and he was quite good ,dependent of course on how many pints one had had, great old days!!
Posted by john at 03/09/2007 20:24
i am a old goolie n ave lived ere all my live'nothing wrong with the place.cheers
Posted by johh at 03/09/2007 20:28
its right wot they say old goole 4
Posted by john at 03/09/2007 20:30
TALENT
Posted by GEZ at 03/09/2007 20:34
HI THERE yes the verm is still there n going strong i live there n my mum n dad run it
Posted by John Phillips at 03/09/2007 20:42
any old skool mates from old goole marshlands middle skool 76-80
Posted by spider at 18/09/2007 16:28
hey, not been round goole in years and was supprised just how much has changed... especially the royal hotel, couldn't beleive the transformation... its well cool now, stayed in there all night had cheap drinks, good music and unlike its old ways NO fighting all night.
Posted by geoffrey barker at 14/10/2007 19:22
its about time the whole site was updated it seems like a lot of the comments have been on along time
Posted by pat at 24/10/2007 19:16
old goole is a better place then goole at min its alot cleaner n alot of goolies come down old goole 4 the pubs.
Posted by charlotte at 02/11/2007 11:47
goole should have more entertainment facilities for the younger generation. other than that, i don't go down aire street, which is very scary on friday & saturday nights, because i want to live my life and not drink custard beer.
Posted by Tom Clark at 13/11/2007 12:50
got a few laughs from trawling the site. My Dad kept the Sydney in the 1920s (now gone) I was born in the Park Drain Hotel Westwoodside. Don't knock Goole - it's not pretty but its a place to savour!
Posted by tom at 18/12/2007 19:54
hey goole got really good nite . . . . go down to royal a lot cleaner and tidier and djs quiet good as well . . . . . theres this old fart that did it other weekend he wont too good but hopefully the ginger lad is back
Posted by dave cooper at 25/12/2007 15:59
Hi John Philips
hope you had a very nice chrismas and a lucky new year
x old goolie coop
hope you had a very nice chrismas and a lucky new year
x old goolie coop
Posted by KEITH WOOLAS at 30/12/2007 09:15
SOME PUBS NOW NO LONGER STANDING,
SIDNEY HOTEL.....AIRE ST
THE SHIP....CROSS NORTH ST/ OUSE ST
STEAM PACKET...GEORGE ST
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE...BRIDGE ST
THE RAILWAY (IVYS)...CORNER OF ALBERT ST/BRIDGE ST
THE ?????....ALBERT ST
THE RAILWAY TAVERN (OR TAVERN ASIT WAS MORE COMMONLY CALLED)...BOOTHFERRY RD
STATION HOTEL..BOOTHFERRY RD
LAST BUT BY KNOW MEANS LEAST CLOSED BUT STILL STANDING GOOLES FIRST PUB AND BUILDING, THE LOWTHER HOTEL..AIRE ST..ANY MORE ANYONE??
SIDNEY HOTEL.....AIRE ST
THE SHIP....CROSS NORTH ST/ OUSE ST
STEAM PACKET...GEORGE ST
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE...BRIDGE ST
THE RAILWAY (IVYS)...CORNER OF ALBERT ST/BRIDGE ST
THE ?????....ALBERT ST
THE RAILWAY TAVERN (OR TAVERN ASIT WAS MORE COMMONLY CALLED)...BOOTHFERRY RD
STATION HOTEL..BOOTHFERRY RD
LAST BUT BY KNOW MEANS LEAST CLOSED BUT STILL STANDING GOOLES FIRST PUB AND BUILDING, THE LOWTHER HOTEL..AIRE ST..ANY MORE ANYONE??
Posted by KEITH WOOLAS at 30/12/2007 14:51
JUST THOUGHT OF THE NAME OF THE PUB ON ALBERT ST,
THE WHEATSHEAF,,,
TWO OTHERS CLOSED BUT STILL STANDING,
THE NEW BRIDGE...BRIDGE ST
THE BURLINGTON..BURLINGTON CRESENT
THE WHEATSHEAF,,,
TWO OTHERS CLOSED BUT STILL STANDING,
THE NEW BRIDGE...BRIDGE ST
THE BURLINGTON..BURLINGTON CRESENT
Posted by x at 31/12/2007 00:00
Theres only one place worth going out in goole now and thats the goods office quality
Posted by deano lummer at 30/01/2008 20:41
marshlands old goole love it
Posted by skinner at 31/01/2008 21:10
SHIP corner Ouse St surely you mean the Crown
Buchanan
Victoria hook rd
Woodlands
Buchanan
Victoria hook rd
Woodlands
Posted by geoff depledge at 01/02/2008 15:23
Can someone please tell me where the Dock Tavern Was (is)
Posted by pedro at 01/02/2008 16:17
Dock Tavern South St old Goole known locally as the middle house The bottom house was the Mariners arms renamed first and last.Both pubs have had recent facelifts.
Posted by geoff depledge at 01/02/2008 19:21
Thanks Pedro, I thought this might be the pub that my Uncle Albert Storr was Landlord of in the 50's. It was certainly in Old Goole area but I thought it was on Bridge St.
Posted by pedro at 01/02/2008 22:18
If he (Albert Storr) had a son Norman then he had the Crown Hotel in Ouse Street.See above message
Posted by pedro at 01/02/2008 22:31
Geoff if its the same Storr I seem to think his wife was nee McDermid or McDermott.I used the pub in the 50s would you believe it was the first pub I ever saw in Goole serving pub grub
behind the bar they had a deep fryer serving hotdogs-burgers and such
behind the bar they had a deep fryer serving hotdogs-burgers and such
Posted by geoff depledge at 01/02/2008 22:36
Pedro once again thanks, yes he did have a son Norman who sadly died aged just 41. Albert's wife Ada was nee Ford. They had another son Trevor whom I have lost touch with.
Posted by geoff depledge at 02/02/2008 11:38
Further to my earlier question re the Dock Tavern I have now found out that my Uncle Frank was the landlord around 1945/6. He became terminally ill with MS during which time my Granddad Frank Storr ran the pub.Uncle Frank died in 1946, I never knew him as I was only 1 when he died.
Frank previously had a shop (he was an electrician) which sold electrical equipment, I understand the shop may have been on Bridge Street.
Frank previously had a shop (he was an electrician) which sold electrical equipment, I understand the shop may have been on Bridge Street.
Posted by Patricia Spink at 13/02/2008 20:30
The Wheatsheaf pub was run by my great aunt & uncle Elizabeth & Richard Langton in the 1940's. Inquests were held in one part of the pub. My great aunt & uncle also ran a chippie on Burlington Cresent.
Posted by from W at 14/02/2008 23:34
Geoff There was a electrical type shop in Bridge St at the dutch river end opposite side to the gass works. Can't remember the name but do remember he repaired radios around the 1950s.
Posted by geoff depledge at 15/02/2008 13:58
Hi W
It was 18 Bridge Street it was my Uncle Frank Storr's shop, and he did repair radios. I do not know what he called his shop but I suspect it was "Frank Storr Jnr Electrical Engineer & Contractor" as per his invoice details. He had in those early days a telephone no. 275.
But it was a bit earlier than you say as Frank died in 1946 and had ceased business to run the Dock Tavern sometime before that following an injury sustained while installing lighting on Goole Docks.
It is possible that someone took over his shop in which case you date of the 50's could be true.
It was 18 Bridge Street it was my Uncle Frank Storr's shop, and he did repair radios. I do not know what he called his shop but I suspect it was "Frank Storr Jnr Electrical Engineer & Contractor" as per his invoice details. He had in those early days a telephone no. 275.
But it was a bit earlier than you say as Frank died in 1946 and had ceased business to run the Dock Tavern sometime before that following an injury sustained while installing lighting on Goole Docks.
It is possible that someone took over his shop in which case you date of the 50's could be true.
Posted by posted by Wilf at 15/02/2008 23:59
Hi Geoff, I was an apprentice fitter and turner at the shipyard from 1948 to 1953 and I remember one of the draughtsmen, Alan Franks, from the yard used to help with the radio repairs on a very part time basis so that was after your uncle left. I can't remember which side of the Vermuden the shop was located.
Posted by Dale at 21/02/2008 09:09
Does anyone know of a place called The Swallows or something similar in Goole? I had an item of mail bizarrely misdirected there and am curious to find out what it is. Sounds like it might be a hotel, B&B or residential home or something.
Posted by Hamish at 16/03/2008 15:55
Anyone know how the "Macintosh" hotel got its name?
Posted by pedro at 09/04/2008 22:40
Hamish often wondered the scottish influence myself including Buchanan Hotel. Dunno if we've got any architecture by John Rennie Mac or if we admire the writings of John Buchanan :)
Posted by Hamish at 12/04/2008 02:22
Greetings Pedro!
Yes we Dam Scots are very proficient at populating other peoples countries, and my interest in the Macintosh is purely selfish ,as that is my name, to be quite honest I have never been in the place and don't even know where it is, my old stamping ground( while in Goole) was limited to Melodies, the vymuden and Charlies, but when I spotted it on the list of pubs I thought "might be some history there" take care and keep looking for "the Cannon"
Yes we Dam Scots are very proficient at populating other peoples countries, and my interest in the Macintosh is purely selfish ,as that is my name, to be quite honest I have never been in the place and don't even know where it is, my old stamping ground( while in Goole) was limited to Melodies, the vymuden and Charlies, but when I spotted it on the list of pubs I thought "might be some history there" take care and keep looking for "the Cannon"
Posted by Hamish at 12/04/2008 16:18
Just as an aside Pedro for your useless information book,Macintosh is the oldest name known to man, The apple Eve gave to Adam was a Macintosh apple
Posted by pedro at 14/04/2008 21:34
Ok Hamish will take your word for adams apple being Scotish.But do tell was the garden of eden North or south of the clyde.The pub in Question known locally as the Mac is in Aire Street with quite a history to it including being haunted (probobly by a guy in a raincoat mac:) Also heard it was the Magistrates court in bygone days.
Sorry to inform you your old shipmate Billy Guy not well they rushed him in hospital last week will find out more and keep you informed. No sign of george as yet take care P
Sorry to inform you your old shipmate Billy Guy not well they rushed him in hospital last week will find out more and keep you informed. No sign of george as yet take care P
Posted by Hamish at 16/04/2008 01:25
Greetings Pedro!
Don't like the news about my old buddy Billy, he must be about my age, and like me, never looked after his old bod, but please keep me informed. The garden of Eden is well north of Glasgow, up on the North East coast, with a world class golf course, and the last place in Britain a witch was burned at the stake, take care H
Don't like the news about my old buddy Billy, he must be about my age, and like me, never looked after his old bod, but please keep me informed. The garden of Eden is well north of Glasgow, up on the North East coast, with a world class golf course, and the last place in Britain a witch was burned at the stake, take care H
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Posted by Patricia Spink at 28/06/2008 12:16
Does anyone know of or have a photograph of the Railway Tavern Public house which was situated at 62 Boothferry Road(now Dorothy Perkins)My relation Jack Watson ran it for many years & the pub was known by this name around the town.
All the old photographs I have found do not go up that far to clearly see it.
Thank you
All the old photographs I have found do not go up that far to clearly see it.
Thank you
Posted by Stuart (Webmaster) at 28/06/2008 12:47
An image of the Railway Tavern can be seen at http://www.web-exhibition.net/details.aspx?id=659 although it's taken from a distance and at a bad angle. Click on the Hi-Resolution button and then scroll to the right-hand part of the image. The Railway Tavern is the building advertising 'ALSOPP'S ALES'
Posted by Hamish at 01/07/2008 02:20
Had many a good pint in the "Railway" in the 1950's. However the Landlord was "Charlie' at that time,maybe Pedro could fill in the years before "Charlie"?
Posted by Patricia Spink at 01/07/2008 15:12
Thank you for the information. Charlie Hailstones did run the Railway Tavern pub in the 1950's, he took over from L Marshall(1940's) My relations J.Watson had the pub from 1908 to the 1940's.
Patricia Spink
Patricia Spink
Posted by debs at 03/07/2008 14:22
just wanted people to keep visiting the verm,debbie and dean are great,my partner sean use to live in old goole and when we come up they make us all feel welcome
Posted by pedro at 05/07/2008 22:49
Railway tavern yes the older people of Goole even in the 50s referred to it as Jackie Watsons. It was great little pub I'm sure would still be open today but for fire regulations the large concert room opened into a small garden which required an exit into Stanhope St to conform with safety but I'm led to believe the garage owners at the rear refused this and consequently it had to close. Charlie was foreman joiner at Goole Shipyard and had the Goole working mans club Crecent in Victoria St prior to taking the Tavern. His wife Mary still around in her 90th year.
Posted by Hamish at 13/07/2008 02:04
I am perplexed that not more is mentioned about "Melodies". It was the first pub (in Goole) I was ever in, on joining my first ship in 1949, and every time I was in the place thereafter, it seemed to be a going concern, always full, lots of singing etc, and good beer. (lots of girls) At that time (1949) it was no longer owned by Melodie, but Hughey Waters (Walters) was not owner either, (can't recall who they were, owners that is).
I was in Goole in 2004, and took a nostalgic trip up Bridge Street and had a pint in the Vermuyden. The landlady there told me that the old Melodies had been boarded up for a while for what reason she did not know, but also informed me that her pub had just reopened, after being closed for a while, (economics I guess). I suppose it has all been laid low by now, and the way shipping is going I don't think it will be the last, too bad end of an era!!
I was in Goole in 2004, and took a nostalgic trip up Bridge Street and had a pint in the Vermuyden. The landlady there told me that the old Melodies had been boarded up for a while for what reason she did not know, but also informed me that her pub had just reopened, after being closed for a while, (economics I guess). I suppose it has all been laid low by now, and the way shipping is going I don't think it will be the last, too bad end of an era!!
Posted by matty at 14/07/2008 21:54
best pub iv been in 4 ages fst n last on docks in old goole use to be mariners arms great fun loads going on great garden landlord tells some awful jokes cnt av it all!
Posted by neil storr at 31/07/2008 21:39
geoff depledge
ref albert storr/ada they where my grandparents, as a lad in my early years i used to go to the crown inn with my father trevor, cannot remember my grand dad, died when i was very young. my uncle norm died in 1976.
ref albert storr/ada they where my grandparents, as a lad in my early years i used to go to the crown inn with my father trevor, cannot remember my grand dad, died when i was very young. my uncle norm died in 1976.
Posted by geoff deledge at 01/08/2008 18:17
Neil its great to hear from you please e-mail me with your address we can exchange loads of info. My mum Enid (Albert's sister) is still alive she will be 90 this year. My e-mail address is geoffdepledge@hotmail.com
Posted by jimbo at 15/08/2008 22:24
Hearing a lot about the historic building Lowther Hotel prev Banks Hotel any info on who actually built it
Posted by john howard at 30/08/2008 02:29
night out in goole thirty yrs ago start old goole club then marshland then new bridge then vermuyden half pist now across to cape good hope see chris bless him now deceased good landlord then to dock tavern and bottom house just thrown up feel bit better down to royal to macintosh throw up again down to george then to north eastern reaally pissed now across to station hotel sorry too pissed start scrappin if u can lift ur arms locked up or crawl home to old goole memories it was a cracking place in the 70s
Posted by john howard at 30/08/2008 02:34
enid alberts sister wat is second name did u live moorland road
Posted by Chris at 14/09/2008 20:24
Hello, can anyone help....
I notice that a couple of posters have refered to The Black Lion in Snaith. ( In particular a post by 'Geoff')
I am looking for any old pictures of the pub, or its past landlords & ladies to display in the pub itself, as it has just changed hands and is undergoing a refit soon.
I can be contacted via email awesomesounds@hotmail.com
Thankyou
Chris
I notice that a couple of posters have refered to The Black Lion in Snaith. ( In particular a post by 'Geoff')
I am looking for any old pictures of the pub, or its past landlords & ladies to display in the pub itself, as it has just changed hands and is undergoing a refit soon.
I can be contacted via email awesomesounds@hotmail.com
Thankyou
Chris
Posted by geoff deledge at 14/09/2008 21:41
For John Howard
Enid(Albert's sister) was a Storr before marrying my father Sid Depledge. She lived in Marshfield Road
Enid(Albert's sister) was a Storr before marrying my father Sid Depledge. She lived in Marshfield Road
Posted by Mark Hulse at 24/09/2008 12:31
Does anyone have info regarding the demolition of the new bridge hotel on swinefleet road old goole,it was my home for many years and was knocked down in september 08,i have many fond memories of growing up in goole and visit whenever iam in uk
Posted by john howard at 28/09/2008 08:37
cheers geoff ref enid she was my aunt she also lived in moorland rd late 60s early 70s im looking for any photos of my dad albert howard nickname yarbo also of my mam may howard if anyone can help please
Posted by john howard at 28/09/2008 08:46
mark hulse dont have any info on new bridge pub but sorry to hear its been demolished i used to use it regular late 70s and eighties was a great pub too always in bar on a weekend and lounge then to verm and cape and middle then to weatsheaf and meoldies an town wat nights they were from yarbo howard
Posted by JAYNE at 28/09/2008 22:57
Can anyone help im looking for old photos or any history of the bottomhouse in old goole now called the f'st n last
also any memories or pics of CBK constuction that used to be down bridge street
also any memories or pics of CBK constuction that used to be down bridge street
Posted by Hamish at 30/09/2008 23:54
Bingo! John at least I have found someone besides Pedro and Billy Guy who remember Melodies
Posted by allan battes at 21/11/2008 17:47
I remember goole as a good place back in the sixties, The dock tavern,was one of my favourite pubs,was on goole poole for a time, sailed on a few stephenson clarks ships
Posted by Bob Calder at 26/11/2008 19:52
Dock Tavern aka Middle House, haunt of the "Dock Fairies" in the 1960's!!!
Posted by anne maria h at 27/11/2008 16:39
the ferryboat,boothferry bridge howden.I have worked at the ferryboat over the last 5 years.The food on offer is all cooked from fresh and is on a parr with any 4 star restaurant in all yorkshire.The menus are varied and pies a speciality.Fish is delivered twice weekly and you can get any meal cooked you like if you give notice.Parties,weddings and funerals are all catered for and the accolades we receive are testimony to the effort put in.Artists regularily sing there and discos are often held.I thought I would put something in about the ferryboat because your description under pubs in the goole area was not very accurate,or at least not very complimentary.put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Posted by Hamish at 04/12/2008 00:25
Good on yer' Anne, nothing like a plug for the old home port! And I bet the gravy is very tender too!!
Posted by Stuart (Webmaster) at 07/12/2008 23:35
There's an excellent diagram showing pubs around the Docks on this Waterways Musem Page: http://www.waterwaysmuseum.org.uk/downloads.htm
Open 'Review of the Year 2004' and scroll to pages 10 and 11
Open 'Review of the Year 2004' and scroll to pages 10 and 11
Posted by Corby Bunting at 08/02/2009 21:24
Heres a rare one for your pub collection. In the 1871 census My GGGrandfather John Singleton Cook retired Mariner ran a pub in George St. Old Goole called "The Hope"
Posted by corby bunting at 09/02/2009 13:41
Many years ago .When I was old enough to know better 5 friends and I one Christmas Eve set off on a challenge. Which was to have a pint in every pub in Goole(24 of them at the time) The best pint in town was Bass best mild in the Lowther, which was a good liner for what was ahead. How far we managed we never knew. However someone took me home and left me inthe outside loo bloto. Lucky for me our neighbour in Malvern, visiting for a drink almost sat on me.Her screams woke me up and I believe possibly saved my life
Posted by deano at 10/02/2009 19:46
i think the best place for a party is the venue(ex brassa)been to a couple there recently ,dj was very good and the staff treated every body with courtesy and proffesionalism.the nightclub vision also gets my thumbs up again the dj was awesome ,easily the best in goole.
Posted by Hamish at 11/02/2009 01:04
Corby, I have a similar story,three of us were well into our cups in Melodies one "market day" and in our infinite bleary wisdom decided to change venues and visit Charlie in the "Railway" on mainstreet,well in those days there was a "bank' of public toilets on bridge street whose doors opened right onto the pavement, and one of the crowd ( whose name shall remain undisclosed)decided to stop for the call of nature, well the two of us carried on to "Charlies" had another couple(which we in no way required)and because our buddy had not shown up decided to retrace our steps and look for him, well on getting to the "loos" here he was sitting there fast asleep pants around his ankles and the door wide open with all the passing traffic(bikes)of Bridge street having a good laugh
Posted by Corby Bunting at 12/02/2009 12:17
Hamish At least there were Public Toilets around in those days.I dont't know if its my age but I can never seem to find one when visiting towns and cities nowadays. I notice you are a Leeds man.I remember in the 50's we all went to Neville Reads Tailors in Leeds to buy our Barathea Drape suits. Then after a few pints go to the Mecca Locarno where Jimmy Saville was a bouncer on the door. Happy days
Posted by Hamish Mackintosh at 13/02/2009 17:05
Corby, I remember Neville Reads very well, but also the 50 shilling tailor, and Jackson"The" tailor is where I had all my suits made. The Mecca was in its hayday in the fifties and Sixties but sadly just a memory now, a great place to find a girlfreind
Posted by KEN WILLIAMS EX EVERARDS ADAPITY at 02/03/2009 09:25
We often came into Goole for coal and our first pub was just outside the top coal berth. In the evening we went to a cafe, I believe was called the Copper Kettle, then with the girls we would go to the MELODIES. I got a local lad by the name of JOHNY MAPPLEBECK. That was back in 1954/5. If any one remembers me please send me your email and I would like to keep in touch. My best girl worked in a food shop along the main street
Posted by KEN WILLIAMS EX EVERARDS at 04/03/2009 08:51
I forgot to put my e mail in it is gerry.w@slingshot.co.nz I HAVE LIVED in NEW ZEALAND For 43 years but i still think GOOLE WAS ONE OF THE BEST PORTS IN THE UK the girl that i was talking about her name was AUDREY FROME my membery.JOHNY MAPLEBECK was our galley boy on the adapity .the last time I spoke to JOHN was when I was in the UK IN 1986.PLEASE If any body can get in contack with Jonh please pass my Email on to him .
Posted by Hamish at 12/07/2009 02:18
By the lack of posts on this site it looks like the "Goolies" have all become "Tea Total' which I can't imagine could EVER happen?
Posted by The Hair Brained Scheme at 22/07/2009 13:44
Want a laugh and an evening of entertainment all you Goolies? Cost you £3. Vic Club. Friday 31st July. Bob Sugden. Buff Gravey and the Gravenettes. Jorvik thunder. All welcome!
BE PART OF HISTORY!
BE PART OF HISTORY!
Posted by Diana Potter (nee Deighton) at 24/07/2009 06:03
I remember going to the blackmiths arms in the late sixties early seventies and having a great time at the friday night discos.
My friend maureen (nee macmaster) married the publican's son. I left Goole in 1972 and emigrated to Australia. I've never been back. I also remember twins RODNEY & DEREK NORRIS whom I went to school with. Great times great memories.
My friend maureen (nee macmaster) married the publican's son. I left Goole in 1972 and emigrated to Australia. I've never been back. I also remember twins RODNEY & DEREK NORRIS whom I went to school with. Great times great memories.
Posted by Steve at 23/08/2009 10:38
Would people from Goole please STOP. It's really painful listening to you all. You all say it, every person I've met after living here for years.
Goole is not rough, not tough, not hard, not a drug haven - Goole is the same size as a gnat's testes. It's one of the smallest towns I've seen. That's why you always get done over when a couple of scousers come up and take over the drug trade with ease.
Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Middlesborough, Nottingham e.t.c. - these are places to fear. Council estates in places like these are larger than Goole.
The fact that you all take pride in saying how rough Goole is sickening and Karma really exists in the way that this town has been f**ked over and lost it's businesses. Poor town that tries to be something it's not.
STOP chatting s**t, sort it out. Not hard, not rough. The fact that solid is widespread shows how childlike the town is - go to Nottingham, even the kids smoke green, you can't buy solid anywhere.
Yes it's a s**thole, but that's because of everything I've mentioned. If Goole had any potential then someone would've renovated the town. Also I've noticed that the average IQ in Goole is quite low, I haven't really found anyone to converse with, just dim, dumb conversation.
Grow up, get educated or get out.
I'm going soon after this highly unpleasurable stay has earned me my promotion.
Goole is not rough, not tough, not hard, not a drug haven - Goole is the same size as a gnat's testes. It's one of the smallest towns I've seen. That's why you always get done over when a couple of scousers come up and take over the drug trade with ease.
Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Middlesborough, Nottingham e.t.c. - these are places to fear. Council estates in places like these are larger than Goole.
The fact that you all take pride in saying how rough Goole is sickening and Karma really exists in the way that this town has been f**ked over and lost it's businesses. Poor town that tries to be something it's not.
STOP chatting s**t, sort it out. Not hard, not rough. The fact that solid is widespread shows how childlike the town is - go to Nottingham, even the kids smoke green, you can't buy solid anywhere.
Yes it's a s**thole, but that's because of everything I've mentioned. If Goole had any potential then someone would've renovated the town. Also I've noticed that the average IQ in Goole is quite low, I haven't really found anyone to converse with, just dim, dumb conversation.
Grow up, get educated or get out.
I'm going soon after this highly unpleasurable stay has earned me my promotion.
Posted by Graham at 04/09/2009 14:15
Well I think Goole will be a more pleasant place without a moronic, foolish, insensitive idiot such as you pal. So the quicker you get promoted and sling yer hook , the better !!
Posted by Ian Grant at 07/10/2009 13:30
allway,s enjoyed full board days , no fun nowaday,s
Posted by Hamish at 18/10/2009 02:14
Full board days,in my day it was known as "market day"has it been stopped??
Posted by Sean Lilley at 22/10/2009 11:08
Born and bred, the town is part of me..the only downfall was Wesley Square taking the Fare's spot!!! You cant compare the new car park spot to the former glory that was the waste ground just after Alexander school was razed....i mean bungee jumping from where Argos is now. You just dont get that anymore!!
Posted by Hamish at 24/12/2009 19:08
Just as a matter of interest ,which is the favorite ale house for Goolies at lunch time Christmas Day?I remember years ago a very pleasant session in Charlies "Railway"on main street, long gone now tho
Posted by Ian grant at 26/01/2010 12:03
The Buchanan on wetheral st. has and still is the favourite place to be on xmas day, for me and my family. best pint of tetleys in and around Goole.
Posted by Gazza at 29/01/2010 14:35
I really think this list and descriptions need updating, half the places are long gone and the ones that are left are definatly in the wrong order Macintosh is crap, Old George is boring and full of kids, North Eastern is pretty much always empty, The Royal is the best place in goole to finish a night in unless your forign then go to vision, Vikings is way over-priced (Food and drink), I havent been in Woodlands since its been redone so cant comment yet, Victoria hotel is for a quite drink, The peacock hasn't been any good since Vic left it but not sure now its re-opened again, Middlehouse has never been a great place in my book but its not really that bad, Blacksmiths was good for food but not anymore, Ferryboat has always been a load of crap, Hartleys was good at first but now only if you speak polish latvian russian etc etc, Jailhouse is ok for a while except for rawcus which is aload of BS, Oasis is quite good if your into a bunch of idiots thinking there hard on a fair-ground punch bag (childish), Lounge is abit small but not bad for a quite drink, Conserative club is crap boring and not a favorite of mine, Cresent Club is a good place cheap drinks and a good pint, Nur aint a favourite of mine but is a good pint, vic on carter street is crap bring and need to serve pints with a flake or spoon, Bottomhouse is an ok place for a few beers and sometimes a kareoke, vermuyden is a good pint and a friendly place to go for a few early in the night, and last for the same reason is weatherspoons cos its absolute crap if you like over crowded places serving crap watered down drink with no music this is the place for you, hope this helps people make up thier mind about the pubs in goole and is a good guide to night out.
Posted by Rob S. at 07/02/2010 14:38
If you like good food be a little wary of the Blacksmith's Arms in Hook. On the surface it seems great but they ruin a Sunday lunch with gravy made from all the meat juices. When we visited they must have slaughtered a whole flock of lambs as the gravy tasted disgusting and there was no apology or positive gesture from the staff. If you are a real foodie and/or hate lamb, avoid this pub which in any case has all the atmosphere of doctor's waiting room.
Posted by Pauline Bolton (Reeves) at 07/03/2010 20:43
Reading these posts bring back loads of memories. I left Goole in 1974, but remember going to the mac 5 nights a week in the early 70s. We used to spend a fortune in the jukebox playing maggie may over and over. Also going to the Blacksmiths on a Sunday night. I worked in the Buchanan in 1973. I can also remember going to the vikings on a Saturday night, they had some good bands on in them days, glitterband, detroit emeralds + loads more. My memories of Goole are good one's.
Posted by Paul Rusling at 30/03/2010 19:26
I was a DJ back in the 70s, doing big Mecca ballrooms, and small clubs as well as radio (Caroline, for you landlubbers and boaties). One gig i did every few months was the Viking, then pretty new. I was always impressed that the locals knew their music and were into the latest soul and Motown, though the girls needed the glam-pop stuff to get up and dance, while the guys would stand by the bar until about 11;30, and then make a mad rush to have a last dance with (and cop off with) one of the girls. I always found Goole a friendly place, only saw one fight at the Viking. And I used to walk to the station with two boxes of records and get the last train back to Hull about 1 am.
Must go and have another look. A fairer list of the poubs would be helpful though.
Must go and have another look. A fairer list of the poubs would be helpful though.
Posted by Kathryn at 15/05/2010 23:26
Message for Diana Potter (Deighton)
My Grandfather Jack Deighton born in 1888 lived in Newport Street in Goole, his younger half brother was called Jimmy. I think we might be related.
My Grandfather Jack Deighton born in 1888 lived in Newport Street in Goole, his younger half brother was called Jimmy. I think we might be related.
Posted by anne tomkins at 04/06/2010 07:06
i lived in the bottom house for a few years leaving in 1987 and then lived wroots ave, married jim tomkins, you drinkers will know him im sure after jim died in1999 i left goole but still miss it and enjoy coming back occasionlly was in bottom house 3 yrs ago and had great night look forward to my next visit hope someone remembers us
Posted by Nick Bream at 08/07/2010 01:53
Who could ever forget, indeed, who will always remember, dear Walter Graham Pilch (Wally) from the seventies and beyond. What a lovely guy and such a character. Sadly, not with us now.
Posted by Eli at 09/07/2010 02:23
I seem to remember, in the second half of the seventies...the Station Hotel was one of the places to wind up your efforts on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The beer on offer was not to eveyone's liking and we all took to drinking bottles of strong "Special Brew" lager. Every window sill was three deep in empty bottles and all the tables were also full. Within days the brewery got the message and that particular brand of lager became available on draught.
Never one to shirk a challenge, the North Eastern over the road enticed us to stay a bit longer by dishing up a draught cider which we nicknamed "Loopy juice".
Long gone are those youthful days. Blimey, what a time it was. If you were there, you know. The jukebox blasting away in the corner of a jam-packed pub, dominoes clicking, the air blue with cigar smoke and blokes nipping out to the bookies..
What have the Romans ever done for us?
Never one to shirk a challenge, the North Eastern over the road enticed us to stay a bit longer by dishing up a draught cider which we nicknamed "Loopy juice".
Long gone are those youthful days. Blimey, what a time it was. If you were there, you know. The jukebox blasting away in the corner of a jam-packed pub, dominoes clicking, the air blue with cigar smoke and blokes nipping out to the bookies..
What have the Romans ever done for us?
Posted by james at 15/07/2010 19:55
The trouble with goole is people try and make it a better place and everyone just ruins it. The Goods office is a cracking venue where i held my christening and yet no one seems to appreciate it we need more places like this!!!
Posted by theoffshorefoot at 16/07/2010 20:14
I lived in goole for 3 yrs whilst Drax B was being built and i found the town and pubs great, i also worked as a doorman at room at the top (toppers), i remember working with a guy called Paddy Varley a big amiable guy. I also enjoyed drinking at Ivys bar down at the docks, a great wee bar with no frills but loads of charisma. I remember the day i left Goole i had been drinking in Ivys and the furniture van picked me up outside her bar, i rolled my motor bike up into the van, said my farewells and set off for scotland, 10 mins later i realised i had left my new crash helmet in the bar , so we turned round to get it only to find IVY had filled it with soil planted a flowering plant in it and hung it up over the bar...... oh happy days.
Posted by Beasley Street at 25/07/2010 02:35
Early 70's. Just off Bridge Street. Anyone remember how good the Wheatsheaf was when George and Doreen had it?
Andy took over and kept it going too!
Dockers coming in after their shift and drinking the barrels dry, as was the style, at the time...
Smaje's betting shop next door. Lost and won small amounts many a Saturday afternoon (discreet lock-ins).
I remember the 73 cup final. Leeds v Sunderland. Flippin' eck, it had to be a lock-in, it kicked off at three...
A verbal wager was thrown across the bar between Stan and Chummy. Chummy gladly accepted the ball of a screwed-up fiver which Stan chucked at him when Sunderland scored.
You couldn't make it up....
Regards.
Andy took over and kept it going too!
Dockers coming in after their shift and drinking the barrels dry, as was the style, at the time...
Smaje's betting shop next door. Lost and won small amounts many a Saturday afternoon (discreet lock-ins).
I remember the 73 cup final. Leeds v Sunderland. Flippin' eck, it had to be a lock-in, it kicked off at three...
A verbal wager was thrown across the bar between Stan and Chummy. Chummy gladly accepted the ball of a screwed-up fiver which Stan chucked at him when Sunderland scored.
You couldn't make it up....
Regards.
Posted by Geoff Cowling at 04/08/2010 23:29
Paul Rustling. I remember you as Paul Alexandra on Caroline. I used to work in Hull at Telebank Hessle Road. I think you new Steve Anderson from Goole also.
Posted by Patsy Gill (Barry) at 24/08/2010 19:56
Just seen the refurbished Lowther Hotel on the TV. It looks very impressive. Many of the old features have been restored. My father went every night throughout the 1950s and well into the 1960s. A Mrs Hall and her daughter Nan ran the Lowther. My Dad was a keen billiard player and I believe played for the Lowther team. Going to visit it soon.
Posted by Keith & Vin at 24/08/2010 22:37
In the 12 months since we took over Woodlands, we've made some improvements although still a long way to go. The kitchen is new and serves the best food in town (and probably the cheapest too!).
We're one of the busiest pubs in town and yet you can have good night out with a guarantee that there won't be any trouble. During world cup, we may have had a few tears but not a cross word was heard amongst our clientele.
This site certainly needs updating. Whilst locals know the area well, strangers from out of town could take the comments literally and who would want to visit Goole after reading the negativity on this site?
We're one of the busiest pubs in town and yet you can have good night out with a guarantee that there won't be any trouble. During world cup, we may have had a few tears but not a cross word was heard amongst our clientele.
This site certainly needs updating. Whilst locals know the area well, strangers from out of town could take the comments literally and who would want to visit Goole after reading the negativity on this site?
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