THE first ‘steaming Sunday’ of the year is due to take place at Bancroft Mill steam museum, Barnoldswick, this weekend.
It will be the first opportunity for people to see two restored steam engines running - the 650 HP Roberts engine which originally powered the mill, and a 300HP Smith Bros and Eastwood engine, rescued 15 years ago from a mill at Bradley.
Volunteers have had a busy few months carrying out winter maintenance and also £10,000 repairs to the 107 year old Cornish boiler
Almost 100 years ago when Bancroft Mill first opened, there were at least 13 steam engines powering the mills of Barlick, there are now just two, cared for by a small band of dedicated volunteers.
The mill, in Gillians Lane, will be open from 11am, with the engines running at intervals from 1pm to 3.45pm.Admission: Adults £6, Concessions £5, Family Ticket £15 (2 adults and up to 4 children). Free for under 5s.
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