Talk: Pontefract in old photographs

Schedule

Fri Feb 27 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Pontefract Museum | Pontefract, EN

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Join Wendy from Wakefield Libraries to explore fascinating photos of Pontefract from the last 100 years.
Discover pictures of places long gone. See how familiar landmarks have changed over time.
What memories of Pontefract will you rediscover?
Free, booking required as spaces are limited.
Book at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-museums-castles/talk-pontefract-in-old-photographs/e-jzjlvd
Photograph copyright of Wakefield Libraries.

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Pontefract Museum, Pontefract Museum, 5 Salter Row, Pontefract, WF8 1BA, United Kingdom

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