120 years – Reference Room Drop In

Pontefract Museum began its life 120 years ago as a Carnegie Library. Drop into the reference room to see copies of architectural drawings and images from our collections. Share your memories.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:

10:00-12:00

Location & directions

Pontefract Museum, Salter Row, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1BA

Directions:

This activity will take place in the reference room at Pontefract Museum. Our Visitor Experience Assistants will direct you to the room.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The workshop will take place on the ground floor of the museum with level access throughout. The nearest Blue Badge parking is near the rear of the museum accessed via Stuart Road. Further access information can be found on our website at www.wakefield.gov.uk/museums-and-castles/pontefract-museum

Additional information

Pontefract Museum is a beautiful art nouveau building right in the centre of Pontefract where you can find out more about the rich history of the town and Castle Highlights include the Ackworth Hoard found buried in a garden in Wakefield, Britain’s first ever ballot box, and the history of liquorice in Pontefract.

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