Cutting from an unknown source describing the resistance of a plan to open Skidby Mill as a tourist attraction. The article mention local residents' worries that the increased traffic will detract from the attractiveness of the mill.
Piece in the 'Yorkshire Post' about how one of the sails on Skidby Tower Mill is rotting and needs to be replaced but, because the building has been scheduled as of historic interest, dummies may not be used. So £3K has to be found by Beverley Rural Council.
Letter to the Editor of 'Country Life' from Arthur Gaunt of Brighouse, Yorkshire, drawing attention to the commendation by S. P. A. B. of the owners of Skidby Mill for keeping it in such fine condition.
Notes in the 'Leeds Mercury' including the report that the County's Estates Committee has decided to recommend Yorkshire County Council not to take over responsibility for repairs to Holgate Mill.
Article in the 'Doncaster Gazette' about the difficulties Mr Henry Hartley is having in completing the conversion of Wrangcarr Mill at Moss into a luxury home, because tradesmen are so busy doing home conversions.
Note in the 'Yorkshire Herald & Gazette' that York City Council will be recommended to accept Messrs R. Thompson & Sons' - millwrights of Alford, Lincs - tender for re-roofing Holgate Windmill.
This copy of the postcard indicates that a 1/2d stamp is required. The postage rate for postcards rose to 1d in 1918, so the image presumably does not date from later than that year.
Piece in the 'Yorkshire Evening Post' quoting Miss Nellie Cowell, of Mill Green View, Seacroft, on the Council's total lack of response when local youths began to wreck the cottages and out-buildings surrounding the Old Windmill.