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Henry IV & Pontefract Castle

Just a quick message to remind everyone that our next talk will be taking place in the visitor centre at Pontefract Castle on Sunday 21st July, at 2.00pm. When Henry took the crown from Richard II, Pontefract became a royal castle and the talk will look at Henry’s early life, his role as a Lord Appellant, his banishment and return and how Pontefract was used as a base by Henry to put down significant northern rebellions during his reign. We hope to see you there.