I remember in the late 70s and early 80s he lived at Craven Forge, between Kildwick and Skipton, on the A650 and with the Leeds-Liverpool canal at the back. At one point the council threatened to evict him because they said the place was untidy. A petition was raised in his defence. I can't remember what the outcome was. I think he tidied the place up or was helped to do it.