Goole: The UK's Most Unexpected Port

Journey to the heart of Goole, the UK's most inland natural port, where history and industry intertwine! Nestled alongside the River Ouse, Goole boasts a rich past that continues to shape its present.
Step back in time and discover the impressive claim to fame: Goole played a pivotal role in constructing the Mulberry Harbors, the ingenious temporary ports used during the D-Day invasion. Dive even deeper and uncover the fascinating story behind the "Tom Puddings," a unique Victorian invention for transporting coal via canals.
But Goole isn't just a history buff's paradise! Admire the grandeur of the Signey's Angel Hotel, recognized as the oldest continually operating hotel in the UK. Take a moment to appreciate the iconic Goole Clock Tower, a local landmark. And for those fascinated by industrial heritage, explore Goole's impressive shipbuilding legacy, which thrived until the late 1980s.
Fast forward to the present and witness Goole's transformation into a major warehousing and distribution hub. Its strategic location near the M62 motorway, coupled with excellent rail connections and the ever-important docks, makes Goole a prime location for numerous major companies.
This video is your ultimate guide to Goole! Whether you're a history enthusiast, an industry buff, or simply curious about hidden gems in the UK, Goole has something to offer everyone.
So join us on this captivating exploration and discover why Goole is much more than just a dot on the map. It's a town brimming with unexpected surprises, a vital center of industry, and a place where the past continues to influence the future.
Don't forget to leave a comment below! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Goole's unique character and what surprised you the most about this fascinating town.

[@davidoldboy5425]

The thing I remember Goole for was going for a curry about 40 years ago, sat in the restaurant ordered a curry, ordered the rice and a side dish. It came in a bowl, not separate servings but in a bowl all mixed together ?? I gathered Goole was a bit behind the rest of the country in etiquette?

[@beantravelling]

Ha ha. Or that restaurant couldn't be bothered with washing too many pots 😄

[@michaelkeevan9228]

I worked for a long time on and off at Goole. Mainly property repairs so been most places always enjoyed working there. Some lovely old buildings.

[@beantravelling]

@@michaelkeevan9228 Good to hear you enjoyed it

[@Adendri38]

Used to have Sainsburys too where the Jacksons was beforehand

[@Umygooly]

My grandad worked on the ports with the shire horses

[@beantravelling]

Interesting, thanks for sharing

[@wallacemassey1371]

We moved to the east riding about seven years ago , we loved goole from the first visit ,and your comment on feeling at home Is how we both felt everyone so friendly just a nice place tbeand shop.😊

[@beantravelling]

I'm glad you love it

[@katzablot599]

I’ve never heard of Google before, but it looks like a nice place to grow up.

[@beantravelling]

Thanks

[@katzablot599]

Sorry, Goole. Stupid autocorrect.

[@TheFlunter]

Hats off to you for showcasing our little town. 👍🏼 A couple of minor discrepancies though. Unless I am mistaken, KwikFit is actually on the site of the old Rainbow garage, and the Chapellow's newsagents was next door to Iceland, to the left. I stand to be corrected of course ☺️

[@beantravelling]

Chapelows had 3 shops, and Yes, Rainbow was the current kwikfit, it's opposite motosave. The original building was demolished

[@marybradley7791]

I was waiting for you to say that Goole is where the factory is that makes trains for the Underground just near where you were standing next to the motorway the new Glassworks factory and Seemans factory that makes the trains.

[@beantravelling]

@marybradley7791 didn't know that, thanks for letting us know

[@Adendri38]

I was always led to believe that Rainbow Ford was where stoneacre is now? I do know, as I was one of the students that went there, that before it became Delta and after Vermuyden. it was Goole High School

[@beantravelling]

Rainbow i used to work for and was on boothferry road opposite Motosave. It was over 3 floors, the body shop at the top. The building was completely demolished. And Motisave (before my time) was also a car dealership selling Wolseley cars. The company was Cornelius Parish. The door handles for Motosave was, and might still be, in the shape of 2 letters C P

[@Adendri38]

@@beantravelling thanks for the reply, great information 😀

[@malcolmbest3585]

What is now Morrisons was a flour mill E Timms & Sons not a bakery, which was in the same family for over 150 years if you lived hear you would know that.

[@beantravelling]

I did and do.