Skipton's historic corn mill was opened to the public for the first time 50 years ago
IT was almost exactly 50 years ago this week, on May 23, 1970, that the giant waterwheel at Skipton’s historic corn mill at Mill Bridge began turning once again. The then owner of the mill, urban councillor, ‘well-known dog show judge’ and seed merchant, George Leatt had spent the previous four years renovating the water mill, which had lain dormant for more than 30 years. Over the weekend of May 23, Mr Leatt opened the mill to the public. It was, he believed, the first working museum of its kind in the country. Today, High Corn Mill, is home to a number of businesses, and is ow...
Source: cravenherald.co.uk