The Dewsbury vicar who weighed the world

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In a quiet West Yorkshire parish lived a man whose ideas changed science. John Michell mixed with figures including Benjamin Franklin and Joseph Priestley, developed theories that shaped modern physics and pursued an ambitious experiment to weigh the Earth. Yet his name remains largely unknown. Remember to hit subscribe so you never miss out on a future episode of Hidden West Yorkshire. If you know of any local legends, myths, or fascinating stories we should feature, drop us a line at hiddenwy@bbc.co.uk Guest: Christine Widdall (Image: Getty)