Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Violet Pritchard, 1904-1974

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

1. Violet Pritchard, 1904-1974 Marker

Inscription.
Mayor of Pontefract 1961/62

The role and title of Mayor of this ancient borough was established by a Royal Charter of King Richard III in 1484. In the 490 years of its existence Violet was the first, and only, woman to hold the office.

Erected 2025 by Pontefract Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. 53° 41.532′ N, 1° 18.578′ W. Marker is in Pontefract, England, in West Yorkshire. It is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Baxtergate, on the right when traveling east on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Bridge Street, Pontefract, England WF8, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Market Place (a few steps from this marker); Peter & Fred Asquith (within shouting distance of this marker); Buttercross (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Richard's Dominican Friary, Pontefract - 1256-1538 (about 210 meters away); Liquorice Cultivation at Friarwood Valley Gardens (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Flower Power (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dig for Victory! (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontefract.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

2. Violet Pritchard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 25, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 26, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.