A 4-page report summarising the principle operations of Phase II of the restoration project. The report notes the donation of considerable resources including free shipment of equipment from the UK by Geest Line. Disappointment at having to reject some of the timber from Guyana (and consequent delays to the project) is noted. Likewise, disappointment at having to import a UK blacksmith to the project team is expressed, there being "no able blacksmith of an acceptable working age" remaining on the island despite a previously "strong tradition of superb workmanship". Allowing students from the local college's carpentry and joinery classes to join in aspects of the repairs had been a success, "and potentially of use in the ongoing repair of historical structures on the island".

The Chiltern Partnership's 44-page report on the Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill based on Nicholl's January 1994 survey.
The report describes the background to the project, the mill's location, layout and its structural condition and that of the machinery. A recommended programme of repair is provided which takes into account limitations in resources and the unique nature of the mill's machinery. Aspects of funding are also considered, including the need to secure an income stream from visitors/additional facilities but retaining the "unique atmosphere of the complex". A conditional budget/estimated costs for the total project is given, the total assessed cost being BBD 196,074.00. The report concludes with a proposed maintenance schedule and suggestions for the future development of the site.

A 10-page narrative account of the Morgan Lewis sugar mill restoration project including principal areas of work carried out at each stage, from the initial survey in January 1994 up until 1999.
Nicholl's ascribes the awakening of his interest in Caribbean sugar mills to a Newcomen Society paper written by Rex Wailes on, "Windmills and steam power in Barbados". Other influences include "A Windmill in Barbados", a film shot in the 1920s at the Corbin family's Mount Pleasant mill (Barbados). The important roles of the Barbados National Trust (and especially Penelope Hynam Roach and Richard Goddard) and Nicholl's hosts, the Choate family, are also acknowledged.
Adjacent topics include: the history of milling on the island and its importance to the Barbadian economy; the end of steam-powered sugar milling on the island; the mill's listing on the World Monuments list 1996; the various local trades used in the project (including the recommissioning of an old lime kiln to supply lime mortar) as well as the rotating team of craftsmen from the Chiltern Partnership in attendance; consultation on additional restoration projects including at Six Men's plantation mill (St Peter's); a visit to view the Boiling House at the River Antoine watermill (Grenada) and another to the Essequibo River (Guyana) for timber-sourcing; meetings with the Barbadian Ministry of Education for the Amy Nicholls Mill Wall recording project; a list of 42 mill remains/mill walls visited by Nicholls for research purposes.

Stored with Nicholl's formal reports and correspondence on Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill, these research materials comprise:
(1) a photocopy of a late 18th c. to early 19th c. return listing enslaved persons working on Scawen Kenrick Gibbon's estate, the Morgan Lewis sugar plantation.
(2) a faxed copy of a page from a late 19th c. order book showing an order for "Morgan Lewis, Est Barbados" for two "vertical roll 23 ¼ x 35" in 1880 and 1881 and an order for "Windmill gear" dated 1892.
(3) a short booklet on the Morgan Lewis Sugar Windmill produced by the Barbados National Trust (undated).
(4) 5 editions of "Our Heritage", the Newsletter of the Barbados National Trust (March 1994, September 1995, June 1996, September 1997 and December 1999), all of which referencing the Morgan Lewis restoration programme.
(5) 3 newspaper/magazine clippings/copies relating to the progress of the Morgan Lewis restoration programme (1997-1998).

Correspondence between Nicholls and the High Commission for Grenada beginning by referencing a recent meeting concerning the future of the River Antoine Estate which Nicholls feels should be maintained " as an essential part of the history of Grenada. Further, it is a prime example of a water powered sugar mill, unique now in the whole of the Caribbean. It can be compared in importance with the huge Morgan Lewis Sugar Wind Mill in Barbados".
A visit from a television crew (Carlton Televsion) to the estate is arranged (December 1999), the crew extending a visit to film the completion and commissioning of the Morgan Lewis sugar mill. A previous visit by Nicholls to the River Antoine Estate with D.M.Simpson & Co Limited in 1997 is also referenced.
Arrangements are made for a visit to the estate by Cyril McCombe who Nicholls describes as "a consultant to our business in the UK and is a world wide authority on cast iron".

Letter to Nicholls from David Pym regarding the possible supply of a rum still for the Morgan Lewis sugar mill by John Dore & Co Ltd, Surrey ("engineers and suppliers to the distillation industry"). A brochure and photograph of their fire-heated rum still is enclosed.

A 83 cm x 96 cm photocopy of "A topographical map of the island of Barbados, based on the survey taken by William Mayo, in 1721, corrected and improved to 1859 by A. Taylor". The map shows the location of sugar works on the island (denoted by a windmill in the map's key) as well as "steam works" and other landmarks on the island. The map was published by Thomas Fox Cross in London, 1859, and engraved by Lewis Becker.

Photographs, negatives, reports and research notes on UK wind and watermills. Photographs and research material on sugar mills in the Caribbean by David Nicholls and Cyril McCoombe. Micro tapes of conversations with mill workers in Barbados. [3.3.1 To be completed]

Photocopy of an account of Haynes Hill Plantation, written by Frances Greenidge, relative of Haynes Hill's owners from 1902 to1961. 13 pages of double-sided A4, the document contains a poor quality image of the plantation's sugar mill. Focussing mostly on the Greenidge family and the house and its gardens, there is a brief description of the mill and sugar production pp. 7 to 9.

20-page account containing A.D. Ward's recollections of his working life in various Barbados sugar mills and plantations including in chronological order: 1929 - Haymans (Cane Weigher), Mount Prospect Plantation (Acting Manager), Sion Hill, Taitts and Alleynedale (Chief Overseer), 1934 - Portland (Manager), 1937 - Todds, comprising Lemon Arbour, Airy Hill and Belle Farm Plantations (Manager), 1940 - Alleynedale, comprising Six Mens and Farrs (Manager). Ward remained at Alleynedale until his retirement in 1971.
At the time of writing, Ward describes himself as currently working as "Attorney" for several (listed) plantations. He remarks, "When everything is going good, the Managers are in full charge, but when things go wrong, I am in full charge. I am responsible for all bad luck".
Ward also details:
(1) The "Conditions of Work in Jobs" describing his working hours, duties and relationships with his co-workers and employers (the Chandler family of Alleynedale, in particular).
(2) The circumstances that led to ceasing sending sugar cane to the windmills at Alleynedale and Six Mens in 1945, preferring to send the cane direct to the factories. These mills were dismantled in 1946.
(3) The various books/accounts that Ward was required to keep.
(4) A comparative log of acreage, usage, rainfall and soil type over the years at Alleynedale.
(5) The structure and machinery of the windmills, as well as the processes and employees required, noting that an estate using windmills and animal drawn vehicles required, "a Carpenter, a Painter, a Mill Carpenter, a Plumber, a Copper Smith, a Wheel Wright, a Sail Maker, a Black Smith and a Saddler....".
(6) Ward's subsidiary trade as a horse-breeder during his time at Alleynedale.

Bundle of correspondence, minutes, notes and background information relating to the Amy Nicholls Mill Wall project, much of which being with or concerning the Barbados National Trust. Topics include:

(1) A draft address/speech concerning the launch of the competition which rehearses Nicholl's career (including his preference to be referred to as a "practical conservationist, or a conservation or historical engineer" rather than as a "millwright"; his early interest in industrial archaeology (encouraged by his mother, Amy Nicholls); his ongoing working relationship with former business partners.
(2) Efforts to secure funding for the maps required for the project from the British High Commission and Barbados Land and Surveys Department and to find sponsors for prizes.
(3) Response/engagement levels with the competition and correspondence regarding the judging and awarding of prizes.
(4) Integration of the project with appropriate sections/levels of the national curriculum/engagement with the Ministry for Education.

Also included is an excerpt from 'Windmill Whispers' (Oct/.Dec. 1995) about milling in Barbados with particular reference to job titles/roles at 'Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill.

Folder entitled, "School Project (Proposed) - Barbados. 1995/96" containing documents, correspondence and notes relating to the Amy Nicholls Mill Competition.

A 6-page proposal document for "A School Project to record all the Mill Walls on Barbados in conjunction with The Barbados National Trust and The Chiltern Partnership UK". The project was proposed by Nicholls in memory of his late-mother, Amy V. Nicholls. The document sets out links between pupils' project participation and relevant sections of the national curriculum, suggesting research methods which include the gathering of oral history and photographs as well as compiling statistical information on the sites. Safety criteria, funding, prizes, sponsorship, adjudication and timescales are discussed, the report concluding with an overview of project benefits and a recommendation for the permanent public display of the project results.

23-page document prepared by The Chiltern Partnership and The Barbados National Trust for The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Culture, Government of Barbados. The document comprises the application pack sent out to schools for the mill wall recording project including:
(1) an application form
(2) guidance notes on the procedures required to complete a recording project (including seeking permission from land owners and safety precautions)
(3) a list of primary/location information required
(4) 18 pages of detailed instruction on statistical details to be gathered at the mill site and machinery.

A photocopy of "Windmill in Barbados 1859. Based on a 1721 map by Wm. Mayo, revised in 1859 by Taylor". Fours sides of A4 listing windmills in each parish of Barbados. The list is annotated to show which mils have been allocated to schools participating in the mill wall project and those which the schools have requested in their application.