Pontefract Civic Society Monthly Talk – The Mobile Police Museum

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Pontefract Civic Society Monthly Talk – The Mobile Police Museum

May 8, 2026 6:03 pm Published by

David Hardcastle, is a retired West Yorkshire Police constable of 20 years and is a volunteer at a local police museum. He will be giving an interactive presentation on the history of the police service over the last 120+ years. The presentation will feature historical artefacts that will be available to handle during the talk for proper immersion in the history of policing, artefacts ranging from 1880, covering the Victorian period, both World Wars and into the 21st Century. A big assortment of various police uniforms, helmets, hats and even a working radio from the 1980s for the audience to try!

Heritage Open Days

May 8, 2026 5:34 pm Published by

An opportunity to visit heritage venues and events for FREE . Find out what is open to visit near you. 

Friarwood Festival

May 8, 2026 5:04 pm Published by

Friarwood Festival is a family friendly, community music festival, raising funds for the upkeep and maintenance of Friarwood Valley Gardens in Pontefract. Enjoy local bands and artists, delicious street food, bars and plenty of kids entertainment.

Yorkshire Day at Friarwood Valley Gardens

May 8, 2026 4:55 pm Published by

Join us to celebrate Yorkshire Day with Donkey Rides, Professor Dan Magic, Punch & Judy, Barrel Organ, Local Community stalls, refreshments and much more. 

Wakefield Armed Forces Day

May 8, 2026 4:21 pm Published by

Wakefield Armed Forces Day is a free, family-friendly event at Pontefract Park honouring serving and veteran members of the Armed Forces alongside the broader services of military personnel.

Pontefract Light Up

May 8, 2026 4:18 pm Published by

Help celebrate the turning on of Pontefract Christmas Lights.

KLH Events Artisan Craft Fair

May 8, 2026 4:05 pm Published by

In response to popular demand — and in partnership with Wakefield District Markets, with encouragement from Pontefract Civic Society —…

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