Thwaite Mills Watermill

Thwaite Mills is one of the last remaining examples in Britain of a water-powered mill.  Let one of our guides help you explore the mills and discover the importance of water power to Leeds' industrial heritage.
External shot of Thwaite Mills and the wier

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Primary school workshop at Thwaite Mills Watermill, Leeds

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Waterwheel at Thwaite Mills

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​Nestled on an island location between the River Aire and the Aire & Calder Navigation.  Thwaite Mills Watermill Museum is located in Stourton, 2 miles south of the city centre off the A61.

 

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