Watch as Lytham Windmill's sails are restored

The sails are have been restored to Lytham Windmill – six months after weather damage ruined the appearance of the iconic Fylde landmark.
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A team of skilled craftsmen in Wesham, led by veteran millwright Joe Gillett, spent months turning a consignment of specially-sourced Douglas Fir wood into a new set of four sails and here is a video footage of the activity as they were put in place, in ideal wind-free conditions and to the fascination of a host of onlookers.

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