Julian was given a tour of Skipton’s town centre by Historic England and North Yorkshire Council.
Officials from the two authorities gave Julian a tour of the Skipton High Street Heritage Action Zone, where over £6 million has been invested to rejuvenate the town centre.
The Skipton High Street Heritage Action Zone, a four-year programme scheduled for completion next year, is improving routes across the town and its attraction for younger people by developing and repairing the historic buildings and streets.
Julian took the opportunity to visit several landmark projects, including the Craven Arts House, home to artists’ studios, a recording studio and performance space, that was previously a Victorian school.
The tour also encompassed the Town Hall, which has seen repairs to the façade and the landscaping of the forecourt, resulting in a beautiful outdoor seating area. On the inside, Historic England and North Yorkshire Council have helped restore the Victorian concert hall to safeguard its use for future generations.
