1950-1970
1954
Thomas H Wood starts at Birstwith Mill after National Service and trains at Henry Simon Ltd
1961
George Bland Wood retires age 84! FT Wood & Sons Ltd are sold to Staveley Industries, who, six months later sell it on again to Lucas, part of Spillers Ltd.
1962
Ernest Wood dies and Birstwith Mill is run by Thomas H Wood
1970
The Turbine is removed and water is no longer used to power the Mill
