Goldcrest and Holland House were proud to play their part in Goole’s bicentenary celebrations, joining the wider community in marking 200 years of local history, identity and pride.
Taking part in the Shine On Goole celebrations was about far more than simply watching a spectacular event. For us, it was a chance to stand with our town, celebrate the place we call home and show just how much Goole means to us.
Trish Patrickson, Manager at Genhawk said: At Goldcrest and Holland House, being part of the community has always mattered deeply to us. We do not simply exist in Goole; we are part of its life, its story and its future. We care about what happens here, we take pride in where we live and work, and we love finding ways to celebrate the character and heritage of our town alongside the people around us.
Goole’s story is a remarkable one. Although the name has much older roots and the surrounding landscape was shaped centuries earlier through the diversion of the River Don under the direction of Dutch engineer Cornelius Vermuyden, the Goole we recognise today began to take shape in the 1820s. The Aire and Calder Navigation Company’s canal extension helped establish the town, and in 1826 Goole was granted its port charter, with Adam Street becoming its first street. Goole was created as a purpose-built company town, built around trade, transport and opportunity.
Many of the town’s best-known landmarks remain closely tied to those early years and to the docks that shaped Goole’s identity. The much-loved water towers, fondly known as the “salt and pepper pots”, the clock tower, and the striking spire of St John’s all form part of a skyline that generations of local people instantly recognise. The Lowther Hotel, one of Goole’s most historic buildings, dates from 1824–26 and stands as another reminder of the town’s early development.
Trish Patrickson, added: “For Goldcrest and Holland House, taking part was a meaningful way to honour the town that has given so much to so many. We were delighted to join in celebrating Goole’s 200th anniversary and to stand alongside the community in recognising the landmarks, history and shared identity that make this place so special.”