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    Friends And Enemies: Pontefract And Sandal Castles 1070-1650

    By Alan Archer / 13/05/2023

    Our next talk at 2pm on June 17th at Pontefract Castle covers six centuries in the on/off relationship between our area’s two mighty, medieval castles.

    Please book for this event on ‘ticket source’ Volunteer Talk: Friends & Enemies – Pontefract & Sandal Castles. We hope to see you on the day.

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Thomas of Lancaster - Saint or Sinner?
23 Mar
23/03/2025    
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Pontefract Castle
  • Historical Talk at Pontefract Castle Visitor Centre
On the 22nd March 1322, Thomas of Lancaster, the great baron of Pontefract and the wealthiest man in the kingdom, behind King Edward II, was [...]
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