Witches & Wizards at Pontefract Castle
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Explore the weird, wacky and wonderful world of witches and wizards at Pontefract Castle.
Explore the weird, wacky and wonderful world of witches and wizards at Pontefract Castle.
Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide. Explore the captivating stories of Pontefract.
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