In this talk Peter Cookson describes the growth of the Wakefield Pontefract & Goole Railway from its beginning to its completion
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!
Friends of Waterton Wall Barbara Phipps lives in Walton, near Wakefield and has studied the life and work of Charles…
What’s That to do with the Price of Fish? will have stories (including a life or death situation) about Ray Roberts life in magic
Our speaker for the evening Eric Jackson details the transformation of England from a rural, agricultural society to an urban,…
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Get ready for an extraordinary community event that brings history, wheels and local spirit together! WheelFest transforms Pontefract’s town centre into a vibrant showcase of mechanical marvels and historical heritage. From vintage classics and American muscle cars to emergency vehicles, bikes, scooters, and even model railways, this is a day that celebrates everything with wheels.
