Goole

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Goole

Track and field south of the allotment gardens Credit: David Brown

Goole is a town located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, situated on the banks of the River Ouse and the Aire and Calder Navigation. With a population of around 18,000 people, it serves as an important inland port and industrial center. Goole is approximately 45 miles east of Leeds and 30 miles from York.

Originally developed in the 1820s as a hub for the coal mining industry, Goole expanded rapidly with the construction of docks in the mid-19th century. The town's strategic position on the waterways made it an ideal transportation hub for goods, allowing easy access to the North Sea and connecting Yorkshire to the rest of the world.

Goole boasts a rich industrial heritage, with industries such as shipbuilding, engineering, and glass manufacturing playing a significant role in its development. Today, the town's economy is diverse, with a mix of industries including logistics, food processing, and renewable energy.

The town has a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. Goole also offers several recreational options, including parks, sports facilities, and a leisure center. The town's Marina is a popular spot for boating enthusiasts, and the nearby Yorkshire Waterways Museum provides insight into the area's maritime history.

Goole benefits from good transportation links, with the M62 motorway providing easy access to major cities like Hull, Leeds, and Manchester. The town also has a railway station that connects it to destinations across the country.

Overall, Goole is a thriving town with a rich industrial heritage, offering a range of amenities and a strategic location for both business and leisure activities.

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Goole Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.703809/-0.871285 or Grid Reference SE7423. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track and field south of the allotment gardens

David Brown

Footpath to Hook by South Field

Neil Theasby

Goole Landmarks

Showing the town's two historic water towers - known locally as the salt n' pepper pots.

Neil Theasby

St John's Church, Goole

Goole's main parish church is Grade II listed and was built in the 1840's.

Neil Theasby

Housing on Mayfield, Goole

David Robinson

Boothferry Road, Goole

David Robinson

Railway Bridge over the Aire and Calder Navigation

This bridge is a replacement for the original one built by the North Eastern Railway. It carries trains on the Hull to Doncaster and London route.

Brian Westlake

Support for the Railway Bridge over the Aire and Calder Navigation

For the replacement bridge, the old brick abutments have been cut back and new beam supports provided at both ends. This is the northwest side of the canal and the removal of brickwork is likely to mean a railside Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark no longer exists. See Link

for details of the benchmark.

Brian Westlake

Detail of the Northwest End of the Railway Bridge over the Aire and Calder Navigation

This view shows the extent of old brickwork removal and replacement by new brickwork and steelwork. As a result an Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark at rail level has probably gone. See Link

for details of the benchmark.

Brian Westlake

Cut Mark: Goole, #68 Aire Street

Cut bench mark on the building at the corner of Aire Street and Calder Street. See Link for a wider view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Building at the Junction of Aire Street and Calder Street

An appropriate pair of street names for Goole, where the Aire and Calder Navigation meets the tidal River Ouse. The building carries a cut bench mark right of the doorway. See Link for a closer view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Cut Mark: Goole Police Station and Court House

Cut bench mark on the frontage of the courthouse. See Link for a wider view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Goole Courthouse

There is a cut bench mark on the frontage of the courthouse near the plant. See Link for a closer view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Blue Police Lamp over the Entrance to Goole Police Station

A reminder of the TV show "Dixon of Dock Green".

Brian Westlake

Hook Road Railway Bridge

At trackside level on the left-hand wall and facing away from the camera is possibly an Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark 2208. See Link

for info on the mark.

Brian Westlake

Flush Bracket OSBM G2445: Goole, Osborne House

This flush bracket benchmark is on the side of a garage in Airmyn Road. See Link for a wider view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

A garage on Airmyn Road, Goole

Just visible around the right-hand angle is a flush bracket benchmark. See Link for a close-up and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Turf Zone "GooleStation"

At Goole Railway Station.

Ian S

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Goole is located at Grid Ref: SE7423 (Lat: 53.703809, Lng: -0.871285)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire

Police Authority: Humberside

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Wikidata: Q1000740

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