A HISTORIC engine which once powered a South Craven mill will be in operation at the weekend.

The 300HP Smith Bros & Eastwood engine, built in 1901, used to provide power for the former Peter Green's Cross Lane Mill at Bradley.

It was 'rescued' 18 years ago and then underwent a massive restoration project by volunteers from the Bancroft Mill Engine Trust.

On Sunday (August 1), the engine will be in steam as the Bancroft Mill Engine Museum at Barnoldswick reopens to the public after a long closure due to lockdown.

Also running that day will be the 650 HP Roberts engine which originally powered Bancroft Mill.

The museum will be open from 11am, with the engines running at intervals from 1pm to 3.45pm.

There are also two weaving looms, with a third in the process of restoration. The looms will be demonstrated during the course of the day.

A spokesperson said: "There is disabled access to the majority of the site, free parking, a tea room, gift shop, a large collection of model steam engines and a fascinating historic site to explore. Free guided tours will take place at various times during the afternoon or you can explore on your own. Please note that because the mobile phone signal is very poor at the mill we cannot take card payments – only cash."

Dogs are welcome on a lead.

Admission is £6 for adults, concessions £5, family ticket £15. Children five and under are admitted free.

The museum is in Gillians Lane, Barnoldswick.