History

Yorkshire Waterways Museum

This award winning museum started life as a sailing barge restoration project. Today it aims ... "To use the heritage, arts and environment of the Yorkshire waterways as a resource for learning and regeneration and specifically to provide a pathway to worthwhile occupation for disadvantaged people" . Visiting the Museum and their website is a must for anyone interested in the history of Goole. Visit Website

Goole On The Web

This site claims to be the unofficial guide to Goole has a brilliant heritage section. Visit Website

Howdenshire History

Susan Butler's local history site offers a wealth of information.Take a look at the People section or the extensive picture gallery. Visit Website

Holbourgh Family History

This site was originally put together for a family reunion but, as it claims, just kept growing! It is not just a family history but a real insight into the history of the town. Contains some excellent images and drawings. Visit Website

The Ancient Parish of Snaith

This site contains details of one of the areas oldest towns and also has links to some excellent pictures of local churches. Visit Website

Goole Action Group

"GOOLE ACTION GROUP formed in January 2005, following a public meeting. The majority of residents were against East Riding of Yorkshire Council plans for the terraced town of Goole". Aside from their fight to defend their homes and community from Council planners, the Goole Action Group have amassed a wealth of social history about their area of the town. Visit their site, enjoy the information and offer your support for their cause. Visit Website

Aire & Calder Navigation

Superb history of the famous "Tom Puddings" and a fantastic collection of images from www.pittdixon.go-plus.net.