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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture\, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year for 10 days in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage\, community and history. Stories are told\, traditions explored\, and histories brought to life. It’s offers the public a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE. \nFrom working lives to cherished rituals\, many events will focus in on this year’s festival theme\, ‘Everyday Histories’ presented by leading family history website Findmypast. You are invited to explore the varied and often overlooked stories of ordinary working people and their daily lives. From factory floors\, workhouses and high streets to kitchens\, schools\, and community centres\, this theme shines a light on working-class voices\, local superheroes and the part-of-the-furniture places that have quietly shaped England’s heritage. \nClick on the link to found out what local events are available\, booking links and accessibility information.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/heritage-open-days/
LOCATION:West Yorkshire
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days,Local event
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SUMMARY:KLH Events - Artisan Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:In 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.\n\nThis marks our first solo venture into outdoor events in Pontefract\, and we’re genuinely excited to take the plunge… even if we’re starting just as the weather begins to turn. But we’re not fair‑weather ladies; unless it’s blowing a gale\, biblical rain\, or ten feet of snow\, we’ll simply put on our big coats and carry on in true Yorkshire fashion.\n\nYou’ll find us once a month on a Friday\, radiating out from Pontefract’s historic Buttercross — bringing makers\, bakers\, artists\, and crafters together in the heart of the town.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/klh-events-artisan-craft-fair-2/
LOCATION:Pontefract Town Centre\, WF8\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:KLH Artisan Craft Fair
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Pontefract Civic Society":MAILTO:events@pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T140000
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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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