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Skipton is an attractive market town serving a large rural area.
Just outside the National Park boundary, Skipton prides itself
on being 'The Gateway to the Dales'. Skipton was granted to the
de Romille family in 1066, their building of a fortress castle
led to a regular market being established for local produce and
trade, which continues to the present day with a colourful market
4 days a week. From the castle and nearby Holy Trinity Church
the town grew around the market place. The arrival of the Leeds-Liverpool
canal in 1770 brought industrial growth to Skipton, with cloth
making becoming a major activity. The railway brought increased
growth to the town. Today Skipton is a major commercial and shopping
centre with many places of interest to visit. |
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