A copy of a drawing made in 1734 by the Society of Antiquaries of Pontefract castle. Taken from 'A Brief History of Pontefract; by Dunhills, Pontefract. Internal Reference: PO Liquorice folder no 46

A hand-tinted picture of Pontefract Castle, found in volume 2 of George Fox's manuscript 'History of Pontefract'. This manuscript was compiled by him until his death in 1871. Internal Reference: PO History of Pontefract vol 2

A colour photograph, depicting Pontefract Castle gates, the castle chain and Keeper's Lodge on the right. A man with a bicycle poses in front of the boundary railings. Internal Reference: Private Collection

A colour photograph of the walls of Pontefract Castle. Internal Reference: PO B536

A colour photograph of the keep of Pontefract Castle. There is scaffolding erected around the wall. Internal Reference: PO B530

A colour photograph of the kitchen ovens at Pontefract Castle. Internal Reference: PO B536

A colour photograph of the keep of Pontefract Castle. There is scaffolding erected around the wall. Internal Reference: PO B530

A colour photograph of the keep of Pontefract Castle. The castle was demolished by an Act of Parliament after the end of the Civil War in the seventeenth century. Internal Reference: PO B536

A newspaper cutting of a black and white photograph of the steps, cannon and the keep of Pontefract Castle. Internal Reference: PO B274

Drawings of coins used during the sieges of Pontefract Castle, during the Civil War. The castle was besieged three times in 1644, 1645 and 1648-9. In the third siege, the castle was held for nearly a year before being surrendered on 25th March 1649, and...

A black and white photograph showing a wooden replica of Pontefract Castle in Pontefract Park taken in 1989. Pontefract Round Table held an annual fundraising event and that year they built the replica with donations of wood, food, drink and time from o...

A hand drawn picture of Pontefract Castle depicting the time of 16th March 1322, when Edward II reached the castle, and it was surrendered to him by the Constable who had lately been appointed to the custody of it by the Earl of Lancaster. From George F...

A black and white postcard of the keep, Pontefract Castle. During 1885, the castle was subjected to vandalism, particularly to the new recreation area. The castle had been opened to the public officially just a year earlier. Internal Reference: PO B94

A copy of a ground plan of the siege of Pontefract Castle, showing the siege works during the Civil War, with New Hall clearly visible. Taken from 'A Brief History of Pontefract' by Dunhills, Pontefract. Internal Reference: PO Liquorice folder no 46

Engraving by Sutton Nichols in Aldersgate Street, London, of Pontefract Castle done in 1706. Taken from the 'History of Pontefract' compiled by George Fox in the 1800s. Internal Reference: PO History of Pontefract vol 1

A coloured postcard of the castle ruins at Pontefract, showing the keep. The photograph was taken in 1907. Internal Reference: PO B435

A black and white photograph of the kitchens at Pontefract Castle with the Round Tower in the background. The ornamental bridge can be clearly seen, as can the ovens. Part of the castle kitchen was planted up as a rose garden. Internal Reference: PO N29

A colour photograph of the walls of Pontefract Castle. The damage due to the stone walls and the erosion of the earth banks can be clearly seen. Internal Reference: PO B536

A black and white postcard of Pontefract Castle, taken in the 1890s. Internal Reference: PO B431

A sepia postcard of Pontefract Castle showing the keep. The photograph was taken before the trees were planted around the edge of the castle grounds. Internal Reference: PO B10

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