Cheshire

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9 Archival description results for Cheshire

"An abandoned mill stirs to life again"

Cutting from 'Daily Post' describing the planned restoration and conversion of Gayton Mill into a house by Philip and Rob Allison. The article outlines some of the changes planned at the mill, and also provides a brief history of the building.

"Boost for historic watermill"

Cutting from 'Cheshire Chronicle' describing the further restoration effort on Bunbury Mill by North West Water. The article mentions the restoration work already done at the mill, and its conversion into a museum. It also provides a brief history of the mill and miller David Buchanan.

"Deadlock on future of old windmill"

Cutting from 'Cheshire Chronicle' describing the conflict between Cheshire County Council and Upton Mill owner Mr. T. Houlbrook. The article explains the pressure the Council was putting on Mr. Houlbrook to repair the mill under the Civic Amenities Act, and Mr. Houlbrook's refusal to spend any money on the mill.

"Luxury transformation for historic windmill"

Cutting from 'Daily Post' describing the conversion of Wirral's oldest windmill into a luxury private residence. The article mentions builders P. J. Allison Ltd. as responsible for the project, and contains details about the changes made to the mill as part of its restoration.

"New lease of life for Wirral windmills"

Cutting from 'Liverpool Daily Post' describing the restoration of the Neston and Willaston Windmills. The article mentions Neston Windmill being restored and used as a garage by owners Mr. and Mrs. Colin Brown, and also explores the different functions of Willaston Windmill over the years.

"'Do-gooders' blamed"

Cutting from 'The Chronicle' of an article by Jim Brakell describing the cancellation of plans for restoration of Willaston Windmill by Wayne Colquhoun as a result of protests by local residents. The article also contains more details about the nature of the conflict between the two parties.

"Home sweet windmill..."

Cutting from 'The Chronicle' of an article by Jon Flinn describing the restoration of Willaston Windmill by Wayne Colquhoun and its conversion into his home. The article contains details on Mr. Colquhoun's plans for the mill once restoration is complete, as well as a brief history of the mill.

"Upton Mill facelift soon?"

Cutting from 'Observer' describing the auction of Upton Mill by auctioneers Murch Leftwich and its potential conversion into a home. The article mentions the mill's original use as a bakery by owners Edward Dean and Sons, but also elaborates on its history after that.