GOOLE CIVIC SOCIETY REMEMBERS ANNIE GREAVES

Goole Civic Society remember Annie Greaves

Goole Civic Society is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation dedicated to preserving the unique character of the inland port town of Goole, making it a better place to live, work and relax in

The society has made plans for a blue plaque celebrating the life of a Gooleborn female quarry manager and stone pioneer who made history for women in the industry.

Greaves also invented artificial ‘Betna Cast Stone’ and managed quarry companies including two in Leeds, one which folded in 2009 and another which still trades today. The plaque will be fitted to Goole’s Royal Hotel building on Aire Street Our Goole had a chat with trustee Stephen Walker to find out more about discovering Annie Greaves. Stephen told us: ‘Annie is perhaps one of Goole’s least well-known success figures, and the Goole Civic Society is making plans to ensure that Annie is remembered in the town. Two years ago, it was the Centenary of the Women’s Engineering Society and one of their tweets told Annie’s story, born in Goole. Annie was previously unknown to the members of the Civic Society, and was selected to be the recipient society’s fourth blue plaque. ‘Tracing Annie’s life proved to be troublesome. Annie was born in December 1888, in Goole, to parents John and Emma Harris. During her early years Annie lived at 9 Aire Street. By 1901

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the family lived at 3 Jackson Street and her mum worked as a confectioner, a career which Annie followed too. In 1909 Annie married Somerton Greaves, who earned his money in the shipping industry, and the couple went on to have four children. In the early 1920s Annie moved into quarrying and by 1925 was elected to be the first woman member of the Institute of Quarry Managers. ‘One of Annie’s great successes was to invent the Betna Cast Stone. Over her career Annie was to establish three companies, including the Weeland Sand Co. & CF Harris Ltd. Annie and Somerton lived apart during the latter part of their marriage and Annie moved to live in Pontefract and Wharfedale with her children. By 1948 Annie disappears from the records and left a mystery for the society as to what happened to her. Annie’s companies continued during the 20th century and their records are available to view at Companies House. Several active directors are shown with interests in the companies and their successors. To try and find our more about Annie’s later years the society wrote to several of the company directors and thankfully received a reply. In 1948 Annie sold all of her companies to a Mr Douglas MiddletonWalker, whose son is a current Company Director, and remembers his father saying Annie emigrated to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) having sold up. Another search of the records found an Annie emigrating with her son Keigh and living out her years in Rhodesia. ‘Annie died at the age of 83 in Salisbury (now Harare), with her death certificate still showing her as a native of Goole. Annie will be commemorated with a blue plaque in Aire Street during early 2022. ‘To date, no one who has previously researched Annie has found her date of death. It was only when Mr Middleton-Walker replied back to my letter that I could trace Annie to dying in Africa.’ The Goole Civic Society is celebrating Annie Greaves’ life. To find out more information or if you would like to visit the plaque, please visit www.goolecivicsociety.org.uk

Property expert David Leake of Housesetc talks to us about how to make a rental property feel like home

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Whilst you are busy saving your deposit and exploring your options, renting is great way to go. Whether you’re renting a room, flat or house, you can make it feel like home.

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This month, Jobcentre Goole talks to us about Open Doors which aims to inspire more people into the construction industry by letting them go ‘behind the scenes’ to discover the diverse and rewarding range of career paths the industry has to offer

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Open Doors is open to 1118 year-olds, Educators & Careers Advisors, Adults & Career Changers and parents and guardians.

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How do I find out more about a career in construction?

If you’re interested in a career in construction more information on different roles, qualifications and a range of case studies can be found on the construction careers website Go Construct.

When will Open Doors take place?

The next Open Doors event will take place from Monday 4th - Saturday 9th October 2021 and booking lines are now open. Please see contact details below.

How do I book my site visit?

You will need to log in to your account to book one of the Open Doors sites. Your account will be created when you make your first booking. You can use the same account to book other visits.

What will happen during my site visit?

You will get the opportunity to see the project, office, or factory, and meet the people who work in the industry. And of course, if you have any specific requests or interests please mention them when booking and we’ll do our best to help and make them happen.

Can you tell me about access for visitors with disabilities?

The information page for each individual site will clearly state disability access.

Can large groups attend?

We encourage groups of all sizes, however due to some site restrictions larger groups may not always be possible. Please check the individual site’s information page for further information. And the earlier you book, the easier it will be to accommodate you.

How long will the site visit last?

An estimated duration can be found on the site’s information page, but this will vary from site to site.

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Yes, absolutely! Just remember you will need to book each one.

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