Tributes to former Dalesman editor Bill Mitchell

Bill Mitchell, who chronicled the Yorkshire Dales for more than 70 years, died peacefully on Wednesday night

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Bill Mitchell dedicated his life to chronicling the changes to the Yorkshire Dales.

When he retired from his position as editor of the Dalesman in 1986, Yorkshire Television made a programme about his life.

Bill Mitchell, who chronicled the Yorkshire Dales for more than 70 years, died peacefully last night

Former Dalesman editor Bill Mitchell died last night.

He interviewed more than 600 people over 40 years for the Dales magazine, and was honoured with an MBE for his work.

Tributes to former Dalesman editor Bill Mitchell

Bill Mitchell, who chronicled the Yorkshire Dales for more than 70 years, died peacefully last night