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1300 Years of Pontefract History

Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1AT

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson, highlighting the history of Pontefract.

The walk will commence at the historic Buttercross, explaining why it isn't a cross. It will also cover various aspects of Pontefract's history, including the country's first Parliamentary election using a secret ballot. Of course, this being Pontefract, liquorice isn't far away and the connection between liquorice and the secret ballot will be revealed!

The walk takes you around some notable town centre landmarks, revealing their part in the town's history and concludes with a visit to the Museum.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1130

Location & directions

Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1AT

Directions:
The Buttercross is located in Market Place, adjacent to St Giles Church.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please pre-book via Eventbrite.
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hod-walk-from-buttercross-to-liquorice-a-walk-through-1300-years-tickets-1561714292489?aff=oddtdtcreator

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
12
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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