AN 117-year-old steam engine will be running again following a decade-long restoration programme.

Barncroft Mill bosses have invited people to see their two 'fine' steam engines running at the Gillians Lane mill in Barnoldswick.

The 650 HP Roberts engine, which originally powered the mill and a 300HP Smith Bros & Eastwood, was rescued 15 years ago from a mill at Bradley near Skipton.

Following a 10 year installation and restoration programme involving thousands of hours of volunteer effort by a very hard-working team you can now see this 117 year old engine running again.

There would have been at least thirteen steam engines powering the mills of Barlick 97 years ago, now there are just two, cared for by our small band of dedicated volunteers.

A spokesman said: "Come and celebrate this important part of Barlick’s industrial heritage."

It will be running again on Sunday March 25 from 1pm to 3.45pm.