# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meet the author: Gail Powell
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Following on from the success of Eliza Binks – Ghost Investigator, local author Gail Powell is back! 

The brand-new adventure from Gail is inspired by the fascinating true story of the Castleford Witch, Mary Pannell.

Discover how local history, mystery, and legends helped shape the story. Listen to exciting passages read by the author herself. 

Young writers and imaginative minds will also have the chance to create ideas for their own mysterious or magical tale inspired by the past.

Free talk, booking required as places are limited. 
Book tickets at https://www.ticketsource.com/wakefield-museums-castles/meet-the-author-gail-powell/e-qrxpra

For ages 6+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event will take place in the Activity Zone at Pontefract Castle.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/meet-the-author-gail-powell/200030262200529
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pontefract
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Pontefract Castle (official)
- **lat**: 53.695509509389
- **long**: -1.3038279575084
- **full address**: Pontefract Castle (official), Castle Chain,Pontefract, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Meet the author: Gail Powell
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Meet the author: Gail Powell being held?
  - **A:** Meet the author: Gail Powell takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Pontefract Castle (official), Castle Chain,Pontefract, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Meet the author: Gail Powell?
  - **A:** Meet the author: Gail Powell is organized by Pontefract Castle (official).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Meet the author: Gail Powell is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pontefract, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Meet the author: Gail Powell sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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