The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. by Thomas Hahn (Woodbridge: D.S. In 1760, Dunhill added sugar to the medicinal liquorice;[4] he was also a grower of liquorice. Today, Pontefract Castle is open to the public as both an archaeological site and tourist attraction. In Yorkshire, place-name locations often contain the distinctive Danish '-by' i.e. [22] Significantly, the Gest of Robyn Hode makes a very specific reference to a location within Wentbridge known as 'the Saylis' and 'the Sayles', as in a four line stanza the outlaw chief instructs his Merry Men to, Walk up to the Saylis Thomas, son and heir to th Earl of Arundel, (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The ghost of a woman in a Victorian dress has been seen wandering the area between Platform 1 and 2. Within four decades of George Dunhills flash of genius, there were about 10 factories churning out the little black discs at the rate of 25,000 a day. The ghost cams here, as well pictures from visitors, capture many full-bodied apparitions. WebIn 1872 Pontefract became the first British constituency to hold a parliamentary election by secret ballot, at a by-election held shortly after the Act ending the old practice of open voting had come into effect. Charles I was executed in January, and Pontefract's garrison came to an agreement and Colonel Morrice handed over the castle to Major General John Lambert on 24 March 1649. [10] The castle was included in English jointure property of his wife, Anne of Denmark. King Richard II is thought to have died there. [33] In their view, the castle was a magnet for trouble,[33] and in April 1649 demolition began. Not everybody likes liquorice, but the people who like liquorice really like liquorice. Close by to the southwest is the Roman Ridge, a Roman road, known in the Middle Ages as Watling Street, closely follows the course of the modern-day A639. The business part of the herb is an extract from its roots. During the 17thcentury it was recorded as being grown in areas with alluvial soil overlying magnesian limestone such as in Surrey, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. The plant likes deep sandy soil, and one of the few places where such growing conditions exist is Pontefract, Yorkshire. It lies around 3miles (5km) southeast of its nearest town of size, Pontefract, close to the A1 road. In 1994, the original manufacturer of Pontefract Cakes was taken over by the German company Haribo. Its massive walls, towers, and gatehouses have withstood the test of time, and its beautiful architecture is a sight to behold. The castle was built by William the Conqueror on top of a sandstone outcrop overlooking the River Aire. They did so to satisfy the growing demand among physicians who were using liquorice to cure everything from constipation (it works) to cancer (it doesnt work) with varying degrees of success. Lewis, Brian, Robin Hood: A Yorkshire Man. Going to the west as far as Pontefract, we come to the actual borders of the coal-mine and factory-bestrewn country. Dictionary.com Unabridged In Elizabeth Gaskells 1866 novel Wives and Daughters, Mr Gibson, the local doctor and one of the main characters, says in discussion with the father of one of his apprentices: Must my boy make the pills himself then? asked the major ruefully. Bus transport is provided by Arriva Yorkshire, operating from Pontefract bus station as the town's main hub. Slowly, the commercial growth of the liquorice plant in and around Pontefract dwindled as it became cheaper to import the roots from its native region in the Middle East. Fill in the blank: I cant figure out _____ gave me this gift. The castle ruins are now a popular tourist attraction. Roger died in 1213 and was succeeded by his eldest son, John. Beneath this building is an old hermitage, open to the public on certain days. LXVI, edited by J. W. Walker (Leeds: The Yorkshire Archaeological Society, 1924) pp105-106. Kinsley Greyhound Stadium 189 Dog Tracks By elaineo605 [42] has since been redeveloped into a large housing estate named after the colliery.[43]. Known as the Swillington Tower, the detached tower was attached to the north wall by a bridge. The seat, which has a history of mining and industry, has consistently returned Labour MPs at general elections. She is said to have been an avid lover of the wild cats, ringing a bell to let them know that food was ready. Methley Pontefract (Monkhill) Goole: L&YR, Wakefield Westgate station was joint GNR)/L&YR, leaving Wakefield there were a large number of junctions between there and, there were two stations on this line serving Crofton and, This page was last edited on 11 April 2022, at 21:02. _______ C heck out my award-winning 4th book, Lead. When the Domesday Book was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, Tanshelf was still a sizeable settlement for the period. The old Pontefract General Infirmary on Southgate (pictured) was a general hospital; it is the place at which serial killer Harold Shipman began to murder his elderly patients. Today, the castle is open to the public and is a popular tourist destination. However, the King took possession of Castle Donington and Pontefract Castle. A Victorian woman is also seen here and is said to have "a passion to drink". Following the death of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, in 1399, Richard II seized much of the property due to Bolingbroke. The Strange Story of Britains Oldest Sweet.. Was it smashing pumpkins or not much cop-ley? The covered market is open all week except Sundays. According to J. W. Walker this was on the eastern side of the Great North Road, a mile south of Barnsdale Bar. Bradbury, Jim, Robin Hood (Stroud: Amberley Publishing: 2010). [5] Such a crossing point would have been important in the town's early days, providing access between Pontefract and other settlements to the north and east, such as York. Rugby Union has been played in the town since the 19th century when Pontefract won the Yorkshire Cup. It was the site of a series of famous sieges during the 17th-century English Civil War . Pontefract also has an torre albarrana, a fortification almost unknown outside the Iberian Peninsula. Upon Chance you may them meet, The 19th-century antiquarian Joseph Hunter identified the site of the Saylis: a small tenancy, of one-tenth of a knight's fee (i.e. [11] In the Entrance Hall, the spirits of a soldier, a lady, and a Victorian gentleman are seen. Pontefract Castle is one of the most impressive and well-preserved castles in England. Rent the Pitch Club Membership Information Book the clubhouse New players Pontefract RUFC Pontefracts got history galore the site of the first secret ballot, this is a place where the countrys fate was decided more than once; uncover its story at Pontefract Museum. The earliest-known Robin Hood place-name reference in Yorkshire or anywhere else occurs in a deed of 1322 from the two cartularies of Monk Bretton Priory, near the town of Barnsley. Green indicates that Hugh Fitz Baldric, the late eleventh century Sheriff of Nottingham and Yorkshire, held responsibility for bringing Swein-Son-Of-Sicga to justice. Camden's Britannia of 1637 noted the crop in Worksop and Pontefract. This resulted in the earl becoming a martyr with his tomb at Pontefract Priory becoming a shrine. In the Middle Ages, that early egalitarian, the real Robin Hood, lived, so we maintain, in the Vale of Wentbridge to the south of Pontefract. To be sure. [5], With the growth of Pontefract cakes as confectionery the demand for liquorice outstripped the capacity of Pontefract growers to supply. After his death, anyone who sits in this chair meets an untimely and always tragic death; the chair has been hung on the wall to prevent anyone from accidentally sitting in it. It lies east of the Pennine foothills, 4 miles (6 km) south of the River Calder above its confluence with the River Aire. The plant is thought to have arrived in England in the 11th century, and the blame for that rests on the shoulders of monks and crusaders. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The reports here include am Edwardian-era figure who walks through walls, a child that can be seen and heard upstairs, and various shadows seen throughout the building. The town is called Ponte or Ponty by its citizens and sometimes jokingly referred to as Ponte Carlo, with reference to Monte Carlo. The cellar and servant's quarters are where most ghost hunters hear noises, pick up EMF readings, or witness full-bodied apparitions. Pontefract Cakes are about -inch (2 cm) in diameter and one-fifth of an inch (4 mm) thick, roughly the size of a U.S. silver dollar or a U.K. two-pound coin. Sports fans take note the town is also home to Pontefract Racecourse, the longest continuous flat racing circuit in Europe. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The house here was owned by a descendant of Alice Nutter, executed in the 1612 witch trials. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle makes its first reference to Tanshelf in the year 947 when King Eadred of England met with the ruling council of Northumbria to accept its submission. After 5pm, a monk is seen walking from what was the kitchen towards the Queen's tower. The liquorice plant you will be unsurprised to learn is not native to Britain. That late broke from the Duke of Exeter, With eight tall ships, three thousand men of war, Ambulance cover is provided by Yorkshire Ambulance service, whose depot is situated in neighbouring town, Castleford. Dunhill called them Pomfret Cakes, harking back to the original Norman name for Pontefract, and they were also known as Yorkshire Pennies. Napoleon Bonaparte was a great lover of liquorice; he chewed so much of it that it turned his teeth black. Please enable JavaScript on your browser and try again. The line, which passes through In case you want to see the most activity, visit between October and December for a peak in occurrences. Pontefract Racecourse Vacations ; Pontefract Swimming Pool Vacations ; Pontefract Town Hall Vacations ; Kinsley Greyhound Stadium Vacations ; Pontefract Museum Vacations ; Mid Yorkshire Golf Club Vacations ; Peak District National Park Vacations ; University of Leeds Vacations ; York Racecourse Vacations ; First Direct Richard the second here was hack'd to death; The new fire station also provides cover for Knottingley; that town's fire station having been closed as part of the merging of fire cover for Pontefract and Knottingley. I would highly recommend a visit to the castle if you are ever in England. Some guests will experience a sense of dread out of nowhere. Located in the heart of West Yorkshire, this historic market town is home to the picturesque ruins of one of Englands most important castles (once known as The Key To The North) as well as a brace of beautiful parks, some outstanding examples of Georgian architecture, and a whole host of independent boutiques and coffee shops. [5] The de Lacys lived in the castle until the early 14th century. Fatal and ominous to noble peers! [6] Historians believe that it is this historical event which gives the township of Pontefract its modern name. Yes, Pontefract Castle is worth visiting. This content is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. Win. The castle was first built in the 11th century, and has been through many changes over the centuries. A vicious spirit named Cain used to occupy a cell here; he is said to choke visitor, cause the temperature to drop, and smell of disinfectant. [6], Richard III had two relatives of Elizabeth Woodville beheaded at Pontefract Castle on 25 June 1483 her son, Sir Richard Grey, and her brother, Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers.[7]. The closest airports are Leeds Bradford and Doncaster Sheffield. Sadly, it was bulldozed in A very strict mother loved her son, but locked her stepson in the attic. It had inner and outer baileys. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). Near to the hospital is Friarwood Valley Gardens, a rose garden, a sensory garden, a pinhole camera (formerly an aviary and earlier a Georgian gambling den) and an avenue of cherry trees. A new hospital was built on Friarwood Lane and opened in July 2010, with the new name of Pontefract Hospital; there is now a modern hospital building. by Helen Phillips (Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2005) pp.91112 (p.94. The castle, on a rock to the east of the town above All Saints' Church,[1] was constructed in approximately 1070 by Ilbert de Lacy[2] on land which had been granted to him by William the Conqueror as a reward for his support during the Norman Conquest. The York Guild Hall was built Upstairs, a child will cling onto people; another spirit named Brian is heard in this area and a black fog is sometimes seen. WebWelcome to Pontefract. It was first built in the 11th century, and has since been used as a royal residence, a prison, and a military stronghold. It was the site of a series of famous sieges during the 17th-century English Civil War. Hell have the comfort of thinking he wont have to swallow them himself. August 1850: Knottingley to Burton Salmon line opened. Access from the A1 is via a junction at the nearby village of Darrington, while access from the M62 is via Junction 32 (also for Castleford) and Junction 33 (also for Knottingley). (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The ghost of a lady in grey has been seen. [3] The Domesday Survey of 1086 recorded "Ilbert's Castle" which probably referred to Pontefract Castle. [25] To commemorate this, English Heritage has sited a Blue Plaque on the bridge that stands in the heart of the village, above the River Went, lending weight to Pontefract's claims to be the true home of Robin Hood. In both cartularies the actual year written on the 'Robin Hood's Stone' deed is 1322. The second siege began on 21 March 1645, shortly after the end of the first siege, and the garrison surrendered in July after hearing the news of Charles I's defeat at the Battle of Naseby. In 2012, local farmer Robert Copley announced that he would be re-introducing a liquorice crop to Pontefract. [40][41], Close by is the site of the former coal-fired Ferrybridge power station, although the local coal mines largely closed in the 1990s, which contributed to high unemployment in the local area. [26], Wentbridge is a small village in the City of Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England. WebThe official website of Pontefract RUFC with news, fixtures, player profiles, match highlights and more! Keen, Maurice, The Outlaws of Medieval Legend, 2nd edn (London and Henley: Routledge and Kegan Paul; Toronto and Buffalo: University of Toronto Press, 1977). (Submitted by Chris A woman named Wilhemina caught on fire and died in Room 4. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Cooper held a number of positions in the Labour governments up to 2010, followed by Shadow Cabinet roles (most notably Shadow Home Secretary) after the election of that year, but returned to the back benches following the Labour leadership election of 2015. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), One of the first floor bedrooms is the site of a 'Phantom Kisser', or a man who will awaken sleeping women by kissing them. O thou bloody prison, [21] The earliest surviving manuscript of a Robin Hood ballad, "Robin Hood and the Potter" makes reference to Wentbridge: "'Y mete hem bot at Went breg,' s(e)yde Lytyll John" ('I met him but at Wentbridge', said Little John). (Submitted by Chris Berglund). In the dye room, people reported the ghost of an abusive supervisor who is said to have murdered a woman who would often appear in Mill 1's top floor. The castle was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror and has been home to many royalty and nobility over the centuries. [16] On Yorkshire Day 2019, the restoration was completed, and the castle was removed from Historic England's "Heritage At Risk" list. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. This trade mark had been employed on Pontefract cakes since 1612, when the initials 'GS' were used, and are thought to be those of Sir George Savile, major local landowner; and a second die-stamp from 1720. While making his pitch to a candy wholesaler, Thompson knocked over his box of samples on the counter, creating a colourful display. Yvette Cooper polled 59.5% of the vote in the 2017 general election. a knight's annual income), located on high ground 500 yards (457.2 metres) to the east of the village of Wentbridge in the manor of Pontefract. Frank Barlow, William I and the Norman Conquest (London: The English Universities Press, 1965) p.95. All these, well furnished by the Duke of Brittany [6], Originally, the sweets were embossed by hand with a stamp, to form their traditional look (the workers who did this were known as "cakers" and were able to produce upwards of 30,000 per day), but now they are usually machinery formed. "Abstracts of the Chartularies of the Priory of Monkbretton", Record Series Vol. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). She is said to frequent the pool room which is why some people avoid it. As of 2022, the building is now vacant and severely damaged inside awaiting revival, venue change or demolition. Pontefract Castle is a castle located in the town of Pontefract, in the West Yorkshire county of England. Pontefract South is currently represented by two Labour councillors and one Conservative councillor with North ward represented by three Labour councillors [as of August 2022]. Pontefract's motto is Post mortem patris pro The woman consumed about 200 grams (7.1oz) daily, leading to dangerously low potassium levels and subsequent muscle failure. Contents 1 Name 2 History 3 Production and design 4 Health warning [28] On the opposite side of the road once stood Robin Hood's Well, which has since been relocated six miles north-west of Doncaster, on the south-bound side of the Great North Road. Pontefract is also home to the Pontefract Knights rugby league football club. Before the 1923 Grouping the lines over which the service operates were owned by: Trains using the Pontefract line from Leeds use the same route as the Hallam line to Methley Junction: The Wakefield service joins the Leeds service at Pontefract; the station served for this section are: Both services now run hourly to Leeds from Knottingley to provide a combined half-hourly service between Knottingley, Pontefract Monkhill and Leeds, Railway lines in Yorkshire and the Humber, Shipley Great Northern Railway branch line, List of busiest railway stations in West Yorkshire, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pontefract_line&oldid=1082193708, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Although, it cannot be said that the location suffers from the abundance of warmth that Glycyrrhiza glabra likes. The Cotswolds: The 20 Best Places To Visit, English Villages | What Makes The Perfect Village In England (With Examples), Visit Yorkshire, England: York, The Dales & More, English Cathedrals: The 20 Best Cathedrals In England, London Travel: The Ultimate Guide. Pontefract Castle was an important base for the Royalists, and raiding parties harried Parliamentarians in the area. Another story has liquorice arriving with the Roman Conquest in 43 CE. [4] In close proximity to the village of Wentbridge there are, or were, some notable landmarks which relate to Robin Hood. This was the site of a series of witch trials in 1612. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The White Lady is seen near the ledge in which she fell to her death; a phantom monk has also been seen wandering about. 8. The Metro timetable for the line also includes services operated as the Dearne Valley line between York and Sheffield via Pontefract. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), Many workers have died here as a result of falling into the vats and drowning. She'll often get into the vehicle of the driver (if permitted), but vanish before she reaches her destination (as well as leave behind a foul odour). [23] The Saylis is recorded as having contributed towards the aid that was granted to King Edward III in 134647 for the knighting of his son, the Black Prince. Claiming to be England's oldest pub, glasses have been smashed by themselves, the scent of perfume fills the air (when no one is around), and a variety of ghosts have been reported here ranging from soldiers to evil entities. As the warrior Christians marched around the Mediterranean Sea to take the message of their peaceful and loving god to Muslims in the Holy Land, they came across liquorice plants. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). These events aroused Bolingbroke to return to England to claim his rights to the Duchy of Lancaster and the properties of his father. The de Lacys lived in the castle for more than two centuries[12] and were holders of the castle and the Honour of Pontefract from 1067[13] until the death of Alice de Lacy in 1348. [13] Piecemeal dismantling after the main organised activity of slighting may have further contributed to the castle's ruined state.[14]. [20] The Fifteenth century Robin Hood ballads place the outlaw's activities in the forest of Barnsdale, the southern edge of which bordered modern Wakefield. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In 1311 the castle passed by marriage to the estates of the House of Lancaster. Today, at Pontefract Castle in England, you are able to explore and learn about an incredible castle that has a long and rich history. [49] Two-time European Masters Champion weightlifter Martyn Riley is based in Pontefract.[50]. One ghost that has shown up in photograph is that of a doctor with a mask over his face. However, by the 16thcentury there is record of the activity, possibly via monastic gardens and as a garden crop for the gentry. During the Middle Ages the village of Wentbridge was itself sometimes referred to by the name of Barnsdale because it was the main settlement in the Forest of Barnsdale. These translate directly as 'the Sixth of June, the Lord's Day, in the Feast of the Holy Trinity, One-Thousand 300 Twenty-Two' (ie Trinity Sunday, 6 June 1322). Submitted by Chris Berglund, The beheaded ghost of Piers Gaveston is reported here. Pontefract Castle was demolished as it was seen as being a Royalist stronghold by the victorious Parliamentarians during the English Civil War, and because it was too expensive to maintain. But, just as a vine takes at least five years to produce grapes worthy of turning into wine, the liquorice plant needs five to seven years before it can deliver up its bounty. Sir Thomas Erpingham, Sir John Ramston, It seems the public loved what became called the Pontefract Cake, although it wasnt a cake in the sense of baked flour and eggs. It was also used to treat sick horses, which tells us something about its potency. In the library, an upset girl is seen; in the alcove, a vicar or priest likes to appear; in the tunnels, a nurse frequently shows up (said to be the most commonly seen ghost here). The couple have been reported along the pass seeking help. ( See ref 4 below.) In 164849 the castle was laid under siege by Oliver Cromwell, who said it was " one of the strongest inland garrisons in the kingdom. The embossed stamp was originally a stylised image of Pontefract Castle with a raven on the top bar, which is thought to have been in use for almost 400 years. After the death of worker Carl Paulsen, a ghost resembling him started appearing, as well. The local newspaper is the Pontefract and Castleford Express. A male presence is also thought to be in Having a reputation for being one of the oldest pubs in Britain (built in 1251), it also gained attention when a ghost was caught on security camera here. WebPontefract Museum 58 Speciality Museums Children's Museums By debl1962 Very well worth a visit, and free entry. Kiko's once hosted many notable performances back in the 1970s and 80s from notable bands such as The Bay City Rollers. In the middle of the night, guests here banging and other strange noises. Two people in period clothing are also seen here. O thou bloody prison, an industrial town in N England, in Wakefield unitary authority, West Yorkshire: castle (1069), in which Richard II was imprisoned and murdered (1400). Little survives of what "must have been one of the most impressive castles in Yorkshire" other than parts of the curtain wall and excavated and tidied inner walls. Tanshelf also had a church, a fishery and three mills. David Hepworth, 'A Grave Tale', in Robin Hood: Medieval and Post-Medieval, ed. After his death, anyone who sits in this chair meets an untimely and always tragic death; the chair has been hung on the wall to prevent anyone from accidentally sitting in it. Pontefract and Castleford was merged with the Normanton constituency in a boundary change before the 2010 general election. A new sports centre is located at Pontefract Park which opened on 12 April 2021, which replaces the old swimming pool located on Stuart Road. Pontefract used to boast two cricket clubs, Lakeside CC (based in Pontefract Park) and Pontefract CC (adjacent to Pontefract Collieries FC), but by 2002 neither of these clubs were still in existence, leaving the town without its own club despite giving its name to the Pontefract and District Cricket League. No one has yet succeeded in this quest, and the absence of any river at Pontefract makes the search peculiarly hopeless. [31] Acknowledging this, La' Chance suggested that the Robin Hood legend is loosely based upon the deeds of Swein-Son-Of-Sicga. The bloodstains of an executed priest also reappear in the same place even though he died in the 16th century. [15], Wakefield Council, who manage the site, commissioned William Anelay Ltd to begin repairs on the castle in September 2015, but work stopped in November 2016 when Anelay went into administration. It is said by some that Pontefract once held a record for being the town with the highest number of pubs per square mile in the UK,[37][38] but this is likely an urban legend, and the title is currently held by another town. Pontefract is a historic market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, east of Wakefield and south of Castleford. Support appears to have fallen with the majority falling to 48.1% of the vote in the 2019 general election. 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