WORSBROUGH Mill has been nominated as one of Britain’s best historic sites for a new show on UKTV History.
The digital TV channel is asking the public to vote for the best historic places in the country, and the most popular will be featured on Britain’s Best, a new programme presented by Alan Titchmarsh.
The mill has already gained more than 300 votes, but it has a long way to go to catch up with the current leader in its category, Hadrian’s Wall, which has more than 12,000.
Manager Tina Wood said: “In all honesty, I don’t think that it will win, but I don’t think that means that it doesn’t deserve to.
“Hopefully it'll get more people interested and attract more visitors. It’s a beautiful site and it shows Barnsley in its nicest sense.
“It’s one of Barnsley’s prettiest and most picturesque places, and it’s also a very important part of industrial history.”
The mill is up against many of the country's most famous attractions, including Sherwood Forest, HMS Victory and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
It was nominated by former mill assistant Damon Keddy, who said it deserved its place because it dated back to the 1600s and was still in operation.
The mill's wheels grind into action on the last Sunday of every month using only water power from a channel between the reservoir and the mill and the flour is sold in the attached shop.
More than 18,000 visitors head there every year, with many more enjoying the surrounding country park.
Voters can register their support via UKTV’s website.
