The Three Sieges of Pontefract
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A talk by Pontefract Castle volunteers on the three sieges of the castle during the English Civil Wars.
Pontefract Castle volunteers lead a talk on the castle's three key sieges during the English Civil Wars, exploring its role in the struggle for Yorkshire and the North of England. The session covers why Pontefract was the last Royalist stronghold to fall, months after the execution of King Charles I. The talk lasts 75 minutes and is for adults aged 18+, taking place in the Activity Zone at Pontefract Castle.
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