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Pontefract Museum

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Pontefract and its people

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Charting the history of Pontefract and the people that have lived, worked and played here this exhibition boasts the world’s first secret ballot box, a golden lion and a pair of liquorice roller boots!
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"Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide, where we celebrate the captivating stories of Pontefract, its people, and the history of its once mighty castle.Find lots of fun for families with regular craft activities, colourful costumes to try on and a vibrant play market to inspire the imagination.Other highlights at the museum include The Ackworth Hoard, Bagley's Glass Room and The Pontefract Gallery telling the story of Pontefract and its people including the world's first secret ballot box and a unique display of objects relating to liquorice!"
Address: 5 Salter Row, Pontefract WF8 1BA, UK
Phone: 01977 722740
ku.vog.dleifekaw@stradnasmuesum
State: West Yorkshire
City: Pontefract
Zip Code: WF8 1BA

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews
What a little delight. It's a very small but beautiful little museum with a good history of Pontefract. I particularly liked the liquorice factory exhibition as my grandparents both worked at Wilkinson's liquorice factory. The staff were really friendly & welcoming & obviously enjoyed their work there.
This small free museum is a couple of minutes walk from the marketplace and is housed in a beautifully small art nouveau building. It details the history of this once prosperous town and has many interesting exhibits for example the coin hoard from the Civil War period as well as glass objects produced locally. The artist Charles Pears and his works that were made into Art Deco posters are featured in one room Allow about 30 minutes for a visit.
We visited the museum on a week day. We was quiet and no queues. Id day if you was planning you're day, you only need about 30 mins. Great to learn about the history of Pontefract
Worth a look to catch up on local history, good place to go with young families especially on a Saturday as there are activities provided.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Only a lil ole museum, but it packs a punch for its weight. Lovely, friendly and welcoming staff. Free to enter, but there is a donations box in the vestibule. The display rooms are all on one level, on the ground floor and there are loos too. A truly beautiful and attractive building inside and out. Worth going to see for its architecture alone. Lots of information and artefacts packed in to the rooms. Won't take you long to go round, but what they have on display is in great nick, is all interesting and is all well displayed and done with care. There is a glorious painting of Pontefract Castle from back in the day, commissioned by King Charles 1 and painted by the Flemish artist, Alexander Keirincx. Oh to be a time traveller! The photo of the liquorice dress is intriguing. Interesting to see the hoard, buried in all liklihood by a Royalist, which included a ring. Quite moving to look at this ring and imagine its owner. Engraved inside it are the words: "When this you see, remember me." Glad I went. Great little place. Bravo! Recommended.
A small museum that covers the liquorice story of Pontefract. Ancillary exhibits cover the history of the town. Archives room is full of info and history. The building itself is of note. The ceramic tiled entrance hall and stairs are great example. The free entry is a bonus. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful.
Excellent little museum. Explained a lot.
Small museum, admission is free. Gives a detailed history of pontefract connection to liquorice. What life was like to the inhabitants of the castle and surrounding villages. Interactive points for adults and children. Another room had many watercolour paintings from a local artist of how pontefract is now. Another room explained the history of glass and glass making and its connection to pontefract. The last room was a small library with history about the town itself. Staff were lovely and informative.
Small museum,Have toilet,Friendly staff.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Just fabulous. Staff very welcoming and informative. Fascinating artefacts and library where you can peruse the wonderful history of Pontefract. Will definitely visit again.
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