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Pontefract’s George Fox Manuscripts Live Online Launch

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1BD

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Talk

Wakefield Libraries are proud to launch a freely accessible digital edition of the George Fox manuscripts.

The fox manuscripts chart a unique handwritten and illustrated journey through the history of Pontefract by one of 19th century Pontefract’s most passionate local historians. View the rarely seen original manuscripts alongside the new digital, fully transcribed version accessible via www.twixtairedancalder.org.uk thanks to funding from Arts Council England. Take a behind the scenes view of the digitisation process to see this unique record of Pontefract’s past brought to life. This is event is a drop in.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
1:30-3:30

Location & directions

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1BD

Directions:
Near the Butter Cross, behind St Giles Church.
Contact on day:
Pontefract Library
Telephone number:
+441977727692

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Max number of people:
50
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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