Lemon Alley: talk

Pontefract has burgage plots as a key feature of its medieval town planning. A burgage plot is a long, narrow strip of land extending behind a main building. The main building, such as in Pontefract's Market Place or Beastfair, was used as a residence, shop or public house. The yard (or alley) was used as an access to the plot of land behind the building. Often this was used for residential properties, such as cottages. Lemon Alley was one such burgage plot and built behind the main residence on Beastfair were many properties stretching as far as Newgate. Fortunately, Lemon Alley disappeared in the slum clearances of the early 1930's.
This talk and discussion will highlight the people of Lemon Alley in the late Victorian period and the conditions in which they had to live.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

18:30

Friday 19 September:

18:30

Location & directions

The Old Grocers public house, 25 Beastfair, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1AL

Directions:

The Old Grocers is located in the pedestrianised precinct, in the heart of Pontefract town centre.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

via Eventbrite

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-talk-the-history-of-lemon-alley-by-elaine-sutton-tickets-1558842051539?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternative booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-talk-the-history-of-lemon-alley-by-elaine-sutton-tickets-1573723030949?aff=oddtdtcreator

Accessibility details

The event will take place on the first floor, which is only accessible via a staircase.

Additional information

Bookings for the talk on 19 September 'open' on 12 August.

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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