Pontefract Civic Society Talk – The Early Years of the Wakefield, Pontefract and Goole Railway 1844 to 1849
In this talk Peter Cookson describes the growth of the Wakefield Pontefract & Goole Railway from its beginning to its completion
Events
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Events
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Pontefract Town Hall 3 Bridge Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomPedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors. They are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK!
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Poetry Workshop
Twenty 7 27 Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomAt our next poetry morning we shall begin by sharing and talking about the kind of poems we like. So please bring with you an example of what you would call a good poem.
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Ackworth Pramfest
Ackworth Cricket Club Wakefield Road,, Ackworth, West Yorkshire, United KingdomJoin us for one of Ackworth’s most loved community events – Ackworth PramFest! Whether you’re taking on the fun run with your team or soaking up the atmosphere in the Event Village, this is a brilliant day out for all ages.
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Comet Club – Mid Century Music and Dancing
The Grange Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomFancy some Atomic Age Dancing with 50s Space Rockets and Flying Saucers Blasting Off as the backdrop? The Comet Club brings you all that... and more, capturing the essence of the mid 20th Century through music and vision.
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Talk – Pontefract Racecourse
Pontefract Racecourse - Paddock room Park, Park Road, ,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomApprox 1 hour talk in the Paddock Dining Room, and then approx 1 hour walk round. The talk does deal with how the sport of horse racing has evolved and working lives
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Bat walk in the castle (16+)
Pontefract Castle The Lodge Castle Chain, Castle Garth,, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomJoin West Yorkshire Bat Group for a very special Pontefract Castle bat walk.
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Heritage Open Days
An opportunity to visit heritage venues and events for FREE . Find out what is open to visit near you.
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KLH Events – Artisan Craft Fair
Pontefract Town Centre WF8, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomIn response to popular demand — and in partnership with Wakefield District Markets, with encouragement from Pontefract Civic Society — we’re delighted to bring an Artisan Craft Fair to Pontefract Market Place. This marks our first solo venture into outdoor events in Pontefract, and we’re genuinely excited to take the plunge… even if we’re starting…
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Walking Tour – 1300 Years of Pontefract History
Pontefract Town Centre WF8, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomA walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson, highlighting the history of Pontefract.