Old John began life as a ruined folly during the time of the 5th Earl of Stamford.
Leicestershire’s famous landmark Old John is a sight much-loved by many, but few people have had the chance to see it from the inside.
The earliest recorded use of the name is on a map of 1754, which records a windmill on the site, some 30 years before the tower was built.
The tower itself began life as a ruined folly, and last year was refurbished by the Bradgate Park Trust with new displays on show about its history.
BBC Leicester’s Ben Jackson went for a look around.
Produced by Pete Wardman.
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