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Beeston, The Castle, From The South West 1888
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With the ivy all removed it is now much easier to see the castle, even if in doing so it has lost some of its romantic appeal. Built around 1220, the castle is perhaps best known for the treasure that was supposedly hidden here by Richard II in 1399 on his way to Ireland. On his return he was captured by the forces of the future Henry IV, and met his death in Pontefract Castle soon afterwards. Searches have been made, but nothing has ever been found!

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A Selection of Memories from Beeston

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Beeston

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Happy Days At Beeston Castle
First time I saw the castle I was about 7 years old. I was on the bus with my mother and brother and were going to Chester from Spurstow where we lived. Just as the bus got by the side of the castle there was a big deer inside it and the bus stopped and we all had a good look at it. My mum said it was the last one on there. Then we used to go there on the church fete day, play by the caves and eat ice ...see more
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Good Friday 1932
I was six and went to the castle with Barbara, my older sister - mum and dad were coming later. In those days the castle was only open to the public on Sundays and Bank holidays and the admission charge was sixpence. We went up to the Dancing ground - a flat piece where they used to dance to music. On the way down I was running, - fell - and broke my left arm. It was put in wooden splints and I was taken in a car ...see more
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