Reference Room drop-in

Schedule

Wed May 20 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Pontefract Museum | Pontefract, EN

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The reference room at Pontefract Museum is a treasure trove. Discover a wealth of photos, drawings, newspaper clippings and more.
Pop in and explore a different theme each month with our friendly volunteers.
Upcoming themes:
- Wednesday 18 March: Railway transport
- Wednesday 15 April: Architecture
- Wednesday 20 May: Clothes and fashion
- Wednesday 17 June: Glass
Free and no booking required.
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Pontefract Museum, Pontefract Museum, 5 Salter Row, Pontefract, WF8 1BA, United Kingdom

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