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"Lord Foster fights to save ancient windmill"

Cutting from 'The Sunday Telegraph' of an article by Jonathan Petre and Martin Thompson describing the appeal for funding made by architect Lord Foster to English Heritage for the restoration of Bourn Mill in Cambridgeshire. The article explains Lord Foster's interest in the mill, as well as English Heritage's position on the project.

"Mills for millenium money bid"

Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Express' of an article by David Macaulay describing efforts secure funding for the restoration of mills in East Anglia. The article mentions different avenues pursued for funding, including the Millenium Commission, Norfolk County Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. It also explores the importance of conserving the mills according to different parties.

"Former windmills as homes"

Piece in the Property section of 'The Daily Telegraph' about the varied types of building you can now enjoy if you want to make your home in a former windmill.

"Werrington Windmill has been found"

Cutting from the 'Cornish & Devon Post' about how an American had enquired of their Broadwoodwidger Rural Council about an old windmill but it turned out the one he wanted was in Peterborough, Northants.

"Where it all began in 1859"

Cutting from 'Bury Free Press' describing the history of the man-made canal Soham Lode, the building of a watermill there in 1811, and the use of the water in the canal to supply power to Lion Mills.

"Grant to save historic mill"

Cutting from 'Newmarket Journal' describing the awarding of a £1,000 grant towards the preservation of Six Mile Bottom Mill by the East Cambridgeshire Council. The article also provides details of the planned restoration.

"Fulbourn windmill's facelift goes ahead"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Independent Press and Chronicle' describing the planned restoration on the interior of Folbourn windmill in Cambridgeshire. The article provides technical details of the project and plans for the mill after restoration is complete.

"Work starts on mill restoration"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Evening News' describing the restoration of Great Gransden post mill by millwrights Messrs. Lennard and Lawn. The article mentions a £2,300 grant provided by Huntingdon District Council, and a £6,000 grant from the Department of the Environment, as well as plans to open the mill to the public.

"Flash of lightning cripples ancient windmill"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Independent Press and Chronicle' describing the damage caused to Willingham Windmill after it was struck by lightning. The article also mentions the owner of the mill, Mr. Ray Cattell and his friend were able to prevent much fire damage.

"Mill's future in doubt"

Cutting from 'Newmarket Weekly News' mentioning the uncertainty of the preservation of Fulbourn Mill due to the owner's relocation from the cottage on the mill grounds.

"New lease of life for mill"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Independent Press and Chronicle' describing the restoration of Folbourn windmill in Cambridgeshire. The article mentions the owner, Mr. Leslie Woollaston, has offered the mill to the trust, and that the work is being undertaken by local volunteers. The article also provides a brief history of the mill.

"There's an old mill needs repairing..."

Cutting from 'Newmarket Journal' of an article by Howard Johnston describing the restoration and conversion of various mills in Newmarket. The article focuses on the work done by Michael Bulleid, Nigel Moon and Peggy Woollard respectively.

"Plans to open mill to the public"

Cutting from 'Newmarket Journal' describing the restoration work done at a mill in Soham by Mr. Nigel Moon. The article explains Mr. Moon's interest in mills, and also includes details on his plans to acquire funding for the project.

"Shedding light on windmill mystery"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Independent Press and Chronicle' of an article by David Waterson describing the search for the history of Six Mile Bottom windmill. The article also includes a detailed documentation of the mill's past ownership.

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