1300 Years of Pontefract History

Schedule

Fri Sep 11 2026 at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Market Place | Pontefract, EN

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

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!

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Where is it happening?

Market Place, Market Place, Pontefract, United Kingdom

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