YORK window-cleaner Jonathan Millea worked “hell-for-leather” before Christmas to ensure York’s only windmill, Holgate Mill, started 2010 with money in the bank.
Selling raffle tickets to his customers, Jonathan raised £430 for the Holgate Windmill Preservation Society, which works hard to preserve and promote the important historical building. The money will pay for the painting of the windmill’s exterior.
Jonathan said: “I’ve always been interested in historical buildings and the Holgate Windmill is an important, unique landmark for York. It provides excellent information to visitors regarding engineering methods and plenty of fun for youngsters.”
Bob Anderton, society chairman, said: “The society is always busy in their quest to restore the Holgate Windmill to its former operating status and is doing a marvellous job.”
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