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At Pontefract Museum you can find out more about how the town of Pontefract grew, thanks to the barracks, coal mine and liquorice manufacture. You can also discover Pontefract's other claims to fame, such as the racecourse and the secret ballot act. Explore the history of Pontefract Castle from the construction of a wooden fort after the Battle of Hastings to its demolition by public request after the last siege of the Civil War. Pontefract Museum also contains a special room full of Knottingley-made Bagley's glass and a local history research room. Various services are offered including: > Advice & identifications > Local & object research facilities > Free internet access > Quizzes & activity sheets > Recording finds for the portable antiquities scheme > Resources & workshops for schools > Souvenir sales counter > Events & workshops > Temporary exhibitions & displays > Volunteering opportunities Explore some of the museum's collections online at: www.wakefieldmuseums.org