The Dark History of Our Town: Pontefract

By Renton Clive

'The Dark History of our Town' is a collection of short stories on the most significant, and some of the most heinous, crimes and tragedies to have taken place in Pontefract over the last two centuries.

Featuring Murder, Mystery, Deception, Tragedy, Suicide, Terrorism, Blackmail, Sex, Theft, Violence, and a few other obscure, but interesting, tales to boot.

Referencing: Duke Street, Tanshelf, Grovetown, Willow Park, Mill-Hill Road (Town End), Pontefract Hospital, 30 East Drive, Chequerfield, Baghill, Monkhill Lane, Pontesport, Market Place, Badsworth Common, New College, Park Lane, Willow Park, Love Lane, October, Rookhill Road, Carleton Green Close, Monkhill, Barbican Road, Pontefract Castle, The Oriental, Townend, Beastfair, Horsefair, Ream Terrace, Featherstone Colliery, Pontefract Barracks, Aldos Night Club, Back Northgate, Manor Drive, Askham Avenue, Nevison, Chestnut Walk, Darrington, Monkhill Avenue & Pontefract Park.

'The Dark History of our Town' is a revelation for those wanting to know more about their home town. Though some seem to be beyond the imaginable, all events are true.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H7LH4RD6
• ISBN13: 9798185492697
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"