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SUMMARY:The Hidden Lives of Elizabeth & Joe Love: A special exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This new exhibition will be available for the first time on Wednesday 16th September in as part of a tour with commentary. This will focus on our benefactors and what they were like. \nOur benefactors were remarkable. Both were hard-working ordinary people. She was a nurse and he a miner however what made them different was their interest and knowledge about history and heritage and their passion for collecting a wide range of historical items. They didn’t go on holidays\, they didn’t own a car but they collected historical objects. Their home\, the former gatehouse to Pontefract Castle\, has a unique story of its own and they filled it with fascinating and significant objects including local Castleford Pottery\, wonderful Jacobean furniture and a magnificent extensive collection of clocks some made by a famous Pontefract clock maker. \nWhat was even more unusual was that they left this unique building and collection in trust to create a museum for the the people of Pontefract and surrounding areas. Since opening in August 2025 many visitors have had the pleasure of seeing and learning about the contents but little has been shared about them. Trustees and volunteers are continuing to extend their knowledge about this family who were such generous benefactors to the people of Pontefract. We feel sure others will be interested to hear more. \nThe planned exhibition is the first step we hope to sharing what we have learnt about Joe and Elizabeth themselves and their working lives. We intend to include oral accounts from people who knew them many now elderly but still with strong memories of Joe and Elizabeth \nTimings\n\nWednesday 16 September: 1000\, 1200\, 1400 & 1600\n\nBooking information\n\nPre-booking requirement: Pre-booking preferred\nBooking conditions: We prefer pre booked tours but will try to accommodate others who call in person.\nBooking telephone number: +441977257012\n\nAccessibility details\nUnfortunately our site is currently very difficult for anyone with mobility issues. There are several steep step areas and no lift between the 3 floors. We hope in the future to improve this. There is street parking close and several car parks within a short walking distance.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/the-hidden-lives-of-elizabeth-joe-love-a-special-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Elizabeth Love Museum\, 6 Castle Chain\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Elizabeth Love Museum":MAILTO:Contact@Elizabethlovemuseum.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Tour: Pontefract Town Hall & Assembly Rooms
DESCRIPTION:A Grade II listed 18th century town hall built in 1785 by Bernard Hartley with the added Victorian Assembly Rooms from 1882. Join Pontefract Civic Society for a guided tour of the Town Hall including the Assembly Rooms\, Nelson Room\, and perhaps a few more nooks & crannies. \nThe Borough Magistrates operated from the Old Town Hall until the early 1900s. It was here that the count was undertaken for the country’s first parliamentary election by secret ballot. The Nelson Room also houses the last remaining plaster cast of Nelson’s death scene from Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square. \nMeet in Bridge Street 5 minutes before start time. A lift is available to access the 1st floor rooms\, though for those with mobility issues there could be some steps in other areas. \nThis free event is part of the Heritage Open Day \nTues 16 Sept 11:30am or Sat 20 Sept 1pm . TBC
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/tour-pontefract-town-hall-assembly-rooms/
LOCATION:Pontefract Town Hall\, 3 Bridge Street\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1PG\, 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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SUMMARY:WYAS Rosse Telescope and Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Come along and see the Rosse Observatory in Carleton\, Pontefract which was opened on 25th September 1983 and this is will be your chance to see the facilities. The evening will commence with a short talk about the Rosse Telescope. It was built in Ireland in 1845 and at 6 feet it was the largest telescope in the world\, at the time. \nYou will then be able to look round the observatory and go up into the Dome to see the large telescope. There will also be telescopes and binoculars out on the pad for you to look through.\nHopefully\, weather permitting\, you will be able to view Saturn and Jupiter as well as other objects in the night sky. \nThis free event is part of the Heritage Open Days \nBooking information\n\nPre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required\nBooking conditions: via email\nBooking contact name: Heritage Night\nBooking email: young.astronomers.wyas@gmail.com\n\nAccessibility details\nOnly 8 people will be allowed in the dome at any one time. Access to the dome is via a steep stair/step entrance. \nAdditional information\nPlease state ‘Heritage Night’ on your email when booking. Minimum age 10+\, although flexibility will be given with families. \n\nMax number of people: 24\nEstimated duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/wyas-rosse-telescope-and-observatory/
LOCATION:The Rosse Observatory\, Carleton Road\, Carleton\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 3RJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Yorkshire Astronomical Society":MAILTO:wyassecretary@gmail.com
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