Download or read book The History of Skipton written by Ian Lockwood and published by Austin MacAuley. This book was released on 2018-04 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of Skipton is the most comprehensive history of the town for almost 150 years. The book focuses on the life of ordinary Skipton townsfolk and their health, hygiene, work and recreation. Covering the period from the Norman Conquest to the 21st century, The History of Skipton uses long-forgotten reports and archives to reveal many details which have never been published before.