Devon

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1567 Archival description results for Devon

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Uplyme Mill, Lyme Regis, with cows

Research note c. 1949: Overshot wheel remains in very bad state. Gear within, almost all of wood, remains in very good state. The people who live there are very fond of the mill and take good care of it.

"Grain mill back to former glory"

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.

Blackpool Mill

Cutting from 'The Field' of a property listing for Blackpool Mill in South Devon. The listing provides details of the internal structure of the converted mill, and mentions Jackson-Stops and Staff as the estate agents responsible for the sale.

"Woman's dreams for mill are fading"

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"

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"

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.

"Windmills and 'clinks'"

Cutting from 'Western Morning News' mentioning the interest expressed by Mr. E. Masson Phillips in developing a comprehensive list of windmills in Devonshire, and his request to readers to submit any knowledge to this end.

"New lease of life for Town Mill"

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"

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.

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