1300 Years of Pontefract History
Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1AT
The walk will commence at the historic Buttercross and cover various aspects of Pontefract's history, including the country's first Parliamentary election using a secret ballot. The tour will also include a brief visit into the Town Hall in order to view the iconic 'Death of Nelson' frieze and highlight why it is located in the town.
Of course, this being Pontefract, liquorice isn't far away and the connection between liquorice and the secret ballot will be revealed!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 11:00
- Friday 13 September:
- 11:00
Location & directions
Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1AT
- Directions:
- The Buttercross is located in Market Place, adjacent to St Giles Church.
- Contact on day:
- Eric Jackson
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking via Eventbrite
- Booking contact name:
- Eventbrite
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-1300-years-of-pontefract-history-heritage-open-days-tickets-976297771917?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*1etxkbs*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQyNTU0OTkwNi4xNzIyODgxNDgw*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyMjg4MTQ4MC4xLjAuMTcyMjg4MTQ4MC4wLjAuMA..
Accessibility details
There are lift facilities to the first floor in the Town Hall, in order to view the Nelson frieze.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 13
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
