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1300 Years of Pontefract History

Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1AT

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person

A walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson, highlighting the history of Pontefract.

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:
**NOT FOUND**
Booking conditions:

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)

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