The Yorkshire Society invites all organisations concerned with any aspect of Yorkshire’s heritage, including its own Yorkshire Heritage Guardians, to join them in the historic town of Pontefract, for a special “Heritage Summit”, in partnership with Pontefract Civic Society.
Join us in Pontefract Town Hall – an 18th century architectural masterpiece in the heart of Yorkshire – for:
The summit is an opportunity for everyone to discuss how the heritage community of Yorkshire can work together more effectively: to support and promote the work each organisation does, and use the collective influence of the organisations to raise the profile of heritage and create a better understanding of its importance.
Full details of the day’s event, speakers, times, plus lunch and travel arrangements and cost will follow and be circulated to you early in the New Year.
For further information, please contact heritage@theyorkshiresociety.org
For delegate tickets please visit EVENTBRITE PAGE HERE
Objectives:
0945-1015 Arrival, Registration and Coffee
1015 Welcome from the Yorkshire Society: Geoff Walsh, Deputy Chairman, The Yorkshire Society
1025 Introduction to the Day – and housekeeping matters Paul Cartwright, Chair, Pontefract Civic Society
1030 Yorkshire Identity and Local Heritage – how the story of the place in which we live helps us to understand who we are. Colin Speakman Vice Chair PLACE Yorkshire
1100 Yorkshire Heritage and the Visitor Experience Tim Barber, Yorkshire Association of Blue Badge Guides
1130 Yorkshire’s more than human culture – wildlife as an Integral Part of local Cultural Heritage Rachel Bice, CEO Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
1200 Panel discussion
1230 -1330 Lunch & networking time – bring packed lunch (or use local cafes/hostelries). Tea/Coffees available
1330 The Pontefract Story – a brief outline of the history of Pontefract, its role in English and Yorkshire history and the work of the Pontefract Civic Society, including challenges and opportunities in 2022. Paul Cartwright
1350 An introduction to Pontefract Town Hall – its history, the building, its present function
1415-1530 Pontefract on foot – a short guided tour of the town centre with Paul Cartwright and Civic Society Guide members
1530 (optional) a visit to Pontefract Museum
Pontefract is a historic and picturesque market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, east of Wakefield and south of Castleford. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is one of the towns in the City of Wakefield District.
Wednesday, the day of the Summit is Pontefract’s market day and so a vibrant and busy day is expected. There are good public transport links to Pontefract and plenty of parking (nominal charges) in and around the town centre for those who are driving.
Pontefract Town Hall is an 18th Century architectural jewel located in the heart of the town’s ancient historic centre. Formerly a Magistrates Court, Quarter Sessions and Fire Station, it has been recently restored to its original magnificence and offers a perfect setting for a corporate or private function.
There is a nominal charge of £5 per person (plus booking fee) for attending and to make a booking, or for further informatiion, please contact heritage@theyorkshiresociety.org