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SUMMARY:Walking Tour - 1300 Years of Pontefract History
DESCRIPTION:A walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson\, highlighting the history of Pontefract. \nThe 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.\nOf course\, this being Pontefract\, liquorice isn’t far away and the connection between liquorice and the secret ballot will be revealed! \nMeet at the Buttercross – Pre booking required \, Limited places \nThis free event is part of the Heritage Open Day
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/walking-tour-1300-years-of-pontefract-history/
LOCATION:Pontefract Town Centre\, WF8\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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SUMMARY:Talk: Pontefract hermitage and dispensary
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever walked past Pontefract Dispensary and wondered what stories it hides?\nJoin the creative team behind ‘The Dispensary and Hermitage: Celebrating Pontefract’s Unique Heritage’ for a fascinating talk and insight into this digital interpretation project.\nLearn more about the dispensary\, and the 14th century hermitage it’s built on top of. See virtual reality and immersive technologies bring these spaces to life. \nFunded by Our Heritage\, Our Stories – Wakefield Council.\nOur Stories is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund\, with thanks to Lottery players. \nThis free event is part of Heritage Open Days.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/talk-pontefract-hermitage-and-dispensary/
LOCATION:Pontefract Museum\, 5 Salter Row\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1BA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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SUMMARY:Tour of Pontefract Masonic Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what happens in a Masonic Lodge? You are cordially invited to discover the history of the Pontefract Lodge through a guided tour and learn about the symbolism and traditions of ancient Freemasonry. \nThe first Masonic Hall in Pontefract was above Arundel’s Offices in Ropergate in 1862. In 1892\, land at the end of Ropergate was purchased for £375 to purpose build a new hall\, which was completed in 1894. The current building\, situated at the corner of Ackworth Road and Carleton Road was built around 1890 and serves as a meeting place for 7 Masonic Lodges. The inside of the Masonic Hall includes the Temple\, where Masonic meetings are held\, viewing is a unique experience. \nPre booking required \nThis free event is part of Heritage Open Day
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/tour-of-pontefract-masonic-lodge/
LOCATION:Pontefract Masonic Hall\, 1\, Ackworth Road\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 3PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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