Former editor of The Dalesman, Bill Mitchell took this sad picture in the late 1960s or early '70s. It is of the Garsdale water tower, almost identical to Settle's, being demolished. He knew nothing of the demolition but happened upon it one day. This was the water tower where the local community used to hold dances in happier times. It, and six others along the S&C was demolished when steam ended its days. The Settle tower is the only survivor.
The return of steam to the main line meant that water supplies had to be restored where possible. A new tower was built at Appleby in 1991 and further south water is nowadays supplied to thirsty steamers from road tankers.
In these more heritage conscious times such a demolition would be unthinkable.
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