Talk- Pontefract’s Liquorice Story
Learn About Pontefract’s Liquorice Past
This talk was first delivered for Liquorice Shoots and the Liquorice Festival, and is being reprised for Heritage Open Days in Pontefract Library.
Events
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Events
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Pontefract Library Shoemarket, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Have a Dabble Masterclass: Bags and baubles
Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomStep into the rich history of one of the world’s oldest writing materials! Join us for an inspiring, hands-on workshop masterclass exploring oak gall ink. We’ll begin by uncovering the fascinating story of oak gall ink. It was used for centuries in manuscripts, art and record-keeping. You'll learn how it is traditionally made.
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Friarwood Valley Gardens Pinhole Camera
Friarwood Valley Gardens Mayor's Walk, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomThe giant pin-hole camera will be operational in the former summer house/aviary, giving the chance to see live images of the gardens, projected through the pin-hole. A brief outline will be given of liquorice growing in the Valley Gardens.
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Tour: Friarwood Valley Gardens Liquorice Cultivation
Friarwood Valley Gardens Mayor's Walk, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomA walking tour giving the history of liquorice growing in Friarwood Valley Gardens by Dr Colin White.
Pontefract has been synonymous with liquorice, a flowering plant of the bean family, for centuries. -
Pontefract Art Club exhibition: Art for the Community
Quaker Meeting House 3 Liquorice Way, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomArt for the Community. A new exhibition for Heritage Open Days by Pontefract Art Club members.
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Two ground-breaking Quaker projects in Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Quaker Burial Ground Harropwell Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire,, United KingdomThe event will take place on Harropwell Lane, Pontefract, and will look at a project which aimed to help boys who were reluctant to go to school, and another project working with people on probation.
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Pontefract Races – Afternoon racing
Pontefract Races Pontefract Park, Park Road, Pontefract, West YorkshireEnjoy a day out at the races
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Knottingley Concert Brass – 50th Anniversary Concert
Pontefract Methodist Church Off Tanshelf Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom2026 marks the 50th anniversary for KCB and this year's Parton's Concert will celebrate this wonderful achievement in full.
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Featherstone Male Voice Choir with Ripon City Band in a joint concert.
St Giles Church Market Place, Pontefract, United KingdomFeatherstone Male Voice Choir will be performing alongside Ripon City Band in a joint concert at St Giles Church, Pontefract.
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Pontefract Races – Penultimate Meeting
Pontefract Races Pontefract Park, Park Road, Pontefract, West YorkshireEnjoy a day out at the races