"Grain mill back to former glory"
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Cutting from 'Western Morning News' of an article by Jo Bishop describing restoration of the watermill at Manor Mill Farm to full functionality by the National Trust. The article mentions millwright Marin Watts as the head of the project, and provides technical details on the operation of the mill. The article also gives a brief history of the mill, and explains that it is now open to visitors.
"Woman's dreams for mill are fading"
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Cutting from 'Western Morning News' of an article by Robert Caruth describing Lily Pettitt's plans to convert Weycroft Mill into a museum, and the conflict she faces over the potential of extra traffic from the East Devon district council.
"Mill bins dispute holds up changes"
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Cutting from 'Western Morning News' of an article by Colin Bradley describing the conflict between mill owners Harry and Margaret James and the Dartmoor National Park authority over the discarding of two mill bins as part of the restoration at Bowden Mill in North Bovey. The article describes the James' interest in the mill and their restoration work to date, as well as Dartmoor Park authority's interest in preserving the original structure of the mill.
"Ancient mill throwing doors open to public"
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Cutting from 'Pulman's Weekly News' of an article by Colin Hayball describing the public access to the fully restored function Tracey Mill at Honiton. The article mentions the mill's owner as Mr. Gus Loveridge, and describes some of the restoration carried out by him and his wife. It also provides a brief history of the mill.
"New lease of life for Town Mill"
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Cutting from 'South Devon and Plymouth Times' describing the reopening of the restored Town Mill in Totnes. The article describes the various conversions the mill went through, as well as details of its current structure. It also provides a brief history of the mill and details of the various parties involved in its restoration.
"New lease of life for historic mill"
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Cutting from 'Western Morning News' describing the reopening of the restored Town Mill in Totnes. The article describes the various conversions the mill went through, as well as details of its current structure.
"New attraction under threat?"
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Cutting from 'Midweek Herald' of an article by Helen Barnes describing the delay on an application by mill owner Lillie Pettitt to build a manager's house on the grounds of Weycroft Mill, that she was restoring. The article contains statements by Chief engineer and planning officer John Oliver about the viability of the project, and reveals that the decision is pending until further information is revealed.
"Now the mill wheel turns again"
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Cutting from 'Exmouth and East Devon Journal' describing the restoration effort at a mill in Otterton by Judge George Polson. The article provides details of the opening ceremony held at the mill, as well as the judge's future plans for the building.
"Old mill wheel may turn again"
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Cutting from 'Western Morning News' of an article by Laura Joint describing the potential restoration of Strand Mill Wheel provided sufficient funds are raised for the project. The article provides a brief history of the wheel and is operation, as well as a description of the appeal raised by Geoff Mills, the owner of the mill.
"Seven years of toil and pleasure on show"
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Cutting from 'Exmouth Journal' describing the restoration of Sidbury Mill in Devon to full functionality by owners John and Judith Stephens. The article mentions the opening of the mill to the public, and outlines future plans for the building. It also includes a brief history of the mill and details of its operation.
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Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of a submission by Peter Teal about his involvement in the restoration of a water wheel at Parracombe Mill. He also gives a brief history about the wheel.
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Cutting from 'Exeter Express and Echo' of an article by Ben Norman describing the restoration of Sidbury Mill in Devon to full functionality by owners John and Judith Stephens. The article also mentions the opening of the mill to the public, and outlines future plans for the building.