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Pontefract Castle

Pontefract Castle, Pontefract

 tim07 Says:  The castle was first built of timber in the late 11th century. It was then gradually rebuilt in stone. During the following centuries it became the foremost royal castle in the north of England. Often used to house famous prisoners, Richard II was imprisoned and died... 

Visit the unique Double Helix Staircase

Visit the unique Double Helix Staircase, Pontefract

 dcj104 Says:  Of especial interest is our unique Double Helix Spiral Staircase, difficult to describe, but allows two separate staircases wound around one central spine.The stair-case of All Saints’, having a single newal, has the internal access by a small doorway leading from the North... 

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Wentbridge House

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Pontefract centre: Bar 2 Bar

Pontefract centre: Bar 2 Bar, Pontefract

 woef Says:  Survival in Pontefract!You can have a good time in Pontefract ... on one condition. You have to know the schedule, to avoid that you spend the whole evening by yourself. Sounds strange ... well it is strange. There are a lot a pubs in 'Ponte'. When people go out, they 're... 

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 Double Helix Staircase at All Saints' Church - There is too much history to add here, hence please goto History of All Saints' Church We open the tower and staircase to the public on open days and at ad-hoc times. Also A Brief Tower History... 

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Double Helix Staircase at All Saints' Church

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 There is too much history to add here, hence please goto History of All Saints' Church We open the tower and staircase to the public on open days and at ad-hoc times. Also A Brief Tower History...... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Pontefract. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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 Pontefract is a town dating back over 1,000 years. Apart from an old Castle ruin there is little here to see! 

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