Hoyle's Five Sailed Mill, Alford

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"Unusual windmill"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing a guidebook for Alford in which details of the windmill are given. The article also includes extracts of the town's history detailed in the guidebook.

"Where there's a mill, there's a way"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing the reopening of the five-sailed mill at Alford to the public after its completed restoration. The article also identifies the mill's owner as Mr. Fred Banks.

"They keep the sails turning"

Cutting from 'Guardian-Journal' describing the awarding of a certificate by Mr. Rex Wailes to Mr. C. F. L. Banks and his brother Mr. W. H. Banks for their successful restoration of Hoyle's Mill in Alford. The article also provides a brief history of the mill and a description of its structure.

"US visitor sees 'old Alford'"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing Mrs. Edna Belle Oslund's visit to Hoyle's Mill in Alford. The article mentions that Mrs. Oslund was visiting from Idaho, and had correspondence with Mrs. Elsie Gooding, who lived in Alford. It also mentions that she was shown around by the mill's owner, Mr. Fred Banks.

"Mill's sails turn again at Alford"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' the reopening of Hoyle's Mill to the public after its completed restoration by its owner Mr. Charles F. L. Banks. The article also mentions that Mr. Banks was awarded a certificate for this project by Mr. Rex Wailes of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, and that Mr. Banks had purchased the mill from the Hoyle family in 1957.

"A five-sail landmark"

Cutting from 'Louth Standard' of a profile of Alford's five-sailed mill. The article explains that the mill was built in 1837 by Sam Oxley and was in use until 1955, and then resumed function again in 1957. It also mentions that the mill was restored by the local county council, who now own it.

"Plain sailing for windmill"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing the arrangement of a grant of up to £45 every three years to be made to Lindsey County Council towards the maintenance of the five-sailed mill at Alford.

"A bargain at £6,000"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' of a property listing for Hoyle's Mill. The article mentions that the mill has been put on the market as owner Mr. Frederick Banks could no longer afford to maintain it. It also provides a brief history of the mill, and a background of Mr. Banks' interest in mills.

"Making a living from a windmill"

Cutting from 'Yorkshire Evening Post' of a profile of the Hoyles brothers and their operation of the five-sailed mill at Alford. The article gives a detailed description of the way the mill works, and provides a brief history of the building.

"Mill sails silent after 100 years"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing the closure of Hoyle's Mill in Alford. The article also gives a brief history of the mill's operation under the Hoyles brothers' ownership, who took over the mill after their father.

"Alford five-sail windmill for sale"

Cutting from 'Guardian Journal' of a property listing for the five-sailed windmill at Alford. The article mentions that the mill is being sold by owner Mr. C. Banks, and also provides a brief history of the building.

"Windmill for sale - in working order"

Cutting from 'Morning Telegraph' of a property listing for the five-sailed windmill at Alford. The article mentions that the mill is being sold by owner an miller, Mr. Frederick Banks, for £6,000.

"Five-sails mill"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Chronicle and Leader' describing the completed restoration of Alford's five-sailed mill by miller Charles Banks. The article mentions that Mr. Banks was persuaded by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings to restore the mill to full working order.

"£20,000 windmill"

Cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph' announcing a sum of £20,000 allocated to the restoration of Alford's five-sailed windmill.

"Windmill turns again"

Cutting from 'Nuneaton Evening Tribune' describing the completed restoration of Alford's five-sailed mill by miller Charles Banks. The article mentions that Mr. Banks was persuaded by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings to restore the mill to full working order.

"He restored a windmill"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Echo' announcing the plan by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings to award Mr. Charles Banks for his restoration of Hoyle's Mill.

"£100 grant for windmill"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' announcing the contribution of £100 by the Lindsey County Council for the painting and tarring of Alford Mill, under the Historic Buildings Act of 1962.

"He saved a windmill"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Echo' describing the awarding of a certificate to Mr. C. F. L Banks for the restoration of Hoyle's Mill. The article mentions it was presented to him by Mr. Rex Wailes of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

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