Tuesday, September 16

HOD Talk by David Jones: Jesse Hartley visionary Civil Engineer,

By Pontefract Civic Society Talks

This is the story of one of the great Civil Engineers of the late 18th & 19th centuries; an extrordinery dock builder

Date and time

Location

Pontefract Town Hall

3 Bridge street Pontefract WF8 1PG United Kingdom

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Highlights

1 hour
In person

About this event

Nationally and internationally recognised, Jesse Hartley, born in Pontefract, and son of Bernard Hartley. Jesse Hartley from an early age was recognised for his abilities in design and construction. His achievements are considerable, yet he is largely unknown outside Liverpool. He is a forgotten hero of the Victorian Age.

Min age 11.

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Pontefract Civic Society Talks

Our annual programme of talks is open to member and non-members (rates may vary).

Although some topics may specifically relate to Pontefract and the surrounding towns and villages, we do include a wider geography and a broad range of heritage, social history, architecture, events and people. We also host an annual Design Awards event to recognise positive development and regeneration in the area across a number of categories, including the Countess of Rosse Facade of the Year Award.