ABOUT GOOLE
ABOUT GOOLE
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The iconic Salt and Pepper pot water towers sit next to the railway line into Goole
Goole Town community bus service
Clock Tower alongside the Market Hall in Goole Town centre
The iconic Salt and Pepper pot water towers sit next to the railway line into Goole
Boothferry Family and Local History Group
Introduction
In 1988, a small group of local residents joined together to form the Boothferry Family and Local History Group.
Their initial work was researching about families and documenting family trees, this was soon followed by an interest in local history.
Soon they were displaying their research and work at the 'Hobbies Exhibition' - at Goole Leisure Centre, a practice which they have carried on to this day.
Hobbies Exhibition Display at Goole Leisure Centre
At their regular meetings, which has changed venues over the years, they progressed to inviting guest speakers to talk on various subjects.
They have built up a large collection of photographs, documents and family tree information, which is available to view at the regular meetings.
A Bi-annual magazine, 'The Norseman' is published by the group, to update members on recent research, stories and upcoming events.
They occasionally arrange group outings to various locations in the local area to conduct research or visit places of special interest.
A day trip out for the group
Boothferry Family and Local History Group hold their meetings at the Courtyard on the 2nd Monday of the month, starting at 7.00PM
Annual membership is £10, also visitors are welcome to attend meetings, with a small charge of £2 per meeting. A raffle is usually held at the meetings.
Current membership stands at aound 80 people.
To get involved, please visit one of the meetings, a warm welcome awaits you.
You can contact the group by telephone :-
Chairman and events organiser - Mr Gilbert Tawn, Tel : 01405 762189
Treasurer and editor of The 'The Norseman' - Mr Harvey Tripp, Tel : 01405 761790 email : harvey.tripp@btinternet.com
Address for the Courtyard Goole is :-
Boothferry Road (opposite Morrisons supermarket)
Goole
East Riding of Yorkshire
DN14 6AE
Diary of events for 2026 / 2027
September 2026
14th September. Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - AGM + talk by Dr. Jon Kenny. Archaeological Sites on the Aire, Derwent & Ouse
October 2026
12th October. Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - Talk by Chris Cade. What the Dickens & Sunny South Sam
November 2026
9th November . Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - Talk by David Lewis. The Stillingfleet Boxing Day Tragedy 1833.
December 2026
14th Dec. Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - Christmas party
January 2027
11th January. Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - Talk by David Scrimgeour. A.I. - Good or Bad for Family & Local History.
February 2027
8th August. Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - Talk by Dr. Alex Ombler. Subject to follow.