Cutting from 'The Times' describing the failed attempt to save Moreton Mill. The article describes the appeal made for the mill's preservation by Mr. Stanley Newens, and also includes a brief history of the mill.

Cutting from 'The Guardian' describing the failed attempt to save Moreton Mill. The article describes the appeal made for the mill's preservation by Mr. Stanley Newens, and also includes a brief history of the mill.

Cutting from 'Evening Standard' describing an attempt to save Moreton Mill from demolition by a group of volunteers led by Mr. Stanley Newens. The article mentions Mr. Newens approaching the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings to survey the mill for repairs, and also provides an estimated cost of the project.

Cutting from 'Evening News' of a photograph of Moreton Mill. The caption mentions its being in an excellent state of repair.

Cutting from 'Children's Newspaper' of a photograph of Mountnessing Mill. The caption mentions its renovation as a Coronation memorial.

Cutting from 'Essex Countryside' describing Mountnessing Mill. The article includes a brief history of the mill under the ownership of the last miller, Mr. Robert Agniss, as well as restoration carried out at the mill under the ownership of the Essex County Council. It also gives a detailed description of the mill's structure.

Cutting from 'Essex Countryside' of a submission by A. F. Eve describing the acquisition of Mountnessing Mill by the Essex County Council in 1937 and their plan to restore it. It also includes a brief history of the mill.

Cutting from 'Building' describing the completed restoration of Mountnessing Mill. The article provides a brief history of the mill, and mentions the work was carried out for the Essex County Council by millwrighting firm Leonard and Pargeter.

Cutting from 'Brentwood and Billericay Argus' describing the installation of a new roof on Mountnessing Mill by millwright Mr. Vincent Pargeter.

Cutting from 'Essex Countryside' of a submission by R. J. French describing their involvement a previous restoration effort at Mountnessing Mill in the winter of 1956-7 to repair the sails struck by lightning. The submission also includes involvement in the restoration of other windmills.

Cutting from 'Essex Weekly News' describing the ire felt by local residents at the dereliction of Mountnessing Mill. The article also mentions that the Essex County Council had authorized repairs to the mill but were looking for a millwright to restore the sails.

Cutting from 'Essex County Standard' appealing for the preservation of Mountnessing windmill. The article also directs the public to contribute towards the mill's preservation through the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

Cutting from 'Brentwood Gazette' of a submission by D. M. Neale mentioning the formation of the Friends of Mountnessing Mill to raise funds for repair and restoration of the mill. The submission also requests for historical information about the mill for the publication of a leaflet.

Cutting from 'The Times' describing the order of preservation for various mills around Essex, and the County Council's decision to spend up to £500 on their restoration every financial year.

Cutting from 'Daily Express' announcing the expenditure of £500 on windmills by the Essex County Council. The article also recommends the Council allocate some money to farmers in the area.

Cutting from 'Builder' describing the passing of the order of preservation of various mills in Essex, stipulating that they cannot be demolished without express permission from the Essex County Council.

Cutting from 'Herts and Essex Observer' describing Mr. Rex Wailes' lament that none of the 100 windmills that were once in operation in Essex functioned anymore. The article mentions that Mr. Wailes gave a lecture on windmills at a meeting of the Bishop's Stortford Local History Society.

Cutting from 'Natal Daily News' describing the Society for the Protection of Ancient Building's efforts to preserve windmills in England, and commending the Essex County Council in particular for contributing towards the preservation of windmills in the region.

Cutting from 'New York Times' describing the Society for the Protection of Ancient Building's efforts to preserve windmills in England, and commending the Essex County Council in particular for contributing towards the preservation of windmills in the region. The article also includes details of expenditure allocated to the respective efforts.