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"Waltham windmill"

Cutting from 'Farm and Country' of briefly describing the history of Waltham Windmill. The article mentions that the mill was built in 1880 and originally had six sails.

"Sixth sail goes on"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing the installation of a sixth sail on Trader Mill at Sibsey. The article also provides details of other aspects of the mill's restoration, including that Alford millwrights R. Thompson and Son were working on the building.

Heckington Mill

Cutting from 'Evening Post and News' of a photograph of Heckington Mill. The caption mentions that it was originally built with five sails, and that three more were added during repairs done after a gale in 1890.

Maud Foster Mill, Boston

Cutting from 'The Independent' of a picture of the sails of Maud Foster Mill being repaired. The caption identifies the millwright in the picture as Neil Medcalf.

"All part of their work!"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' of a photograph of the restoration of Maud Foster Mill in Boston. The caption identifies Millwright Bob Thompson and his assistant working on the sails.

Le Tall's Mill

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Echo' describing an appeal made by windmill photographer W. Hallgarth for pictures of Le Tall's windmill before it had its sails removed. The article also mentions that the mill was used a a landmark by German invaders during the war.

"Safety shuts Lincs windmills"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Echo' describing the removal of the caps and sails on Huffoft and Addlethorpe Mills due to safety issues. The article explains that the mill's machinery was now run by electricity.

"Suddenly - a boom in windmill"

Cutting from 'Daily Express'describing the boom in business for a millwrighting firm owned by John Thompson. He explains that this is mainly due to the interest in the restoration of old mills.

"5-sailed windmills"

Cutting from 'The Daily Mail' explaining the damage done to the five-sailed windmill at Scartho, and that it was now run by electricity.

"'Old order changeth'"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire and Boston Guardian' describing the dismantling of the sails on Newbon's Mill. The article explains that the owner Mr. H. Newbon planned to run the mill using engines with his son Cecil, and that he bought the mill from the Plowman family in 1902. It also includes a brief description of the operation of the mill.

"Too much wind for the windmill"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' of a photograph of Scarthoe Mill. The caption mentions that the wind blew a sail off the mill, and that the identifies the millers as Mr. Fenwick.

"Mill loses its sails"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' lamenting the loss of windmills in Lincolnshire. The article also contains a detailed profile of Binbrook windmill.

Topham's Mill, Louth

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' of a photograph of a Topham's Mill. The caption mentions that the mill was built in 1831 with four sails, with the addition of two extra ones were in 1878, and that it was demolished in 1910.

"Windmill damaged"

Cutting from 'Oldham Evening Chronicle and Standard' describing the damage done to Marsh Mill in Thorton when one of its sails was blown off in a gale.

"Sail is ripped from mill"

Cutting from 'West Lancashire Evening Gazette' describing the damage done to Marsh Mill during a strong windmill. The article mentions one of the sails being blown off, and also outlines past restoration efforts at the mill. It also explains that the council will restore the mill with contributions from the public.

Fleetwood mill in production again

Cutting from 'Suffolk and Essex Free Press' announcing the resuming of production at a windmill in Fleetwood. The article mentions that the sails of the mill had been removed and that it was now powered by electricity.

"New sails for mill"

Cutting from 'West Lancashire Evening Gazette' of a photograph of Little Marton Mill. The caption describes the installation of new sails on it by a team of millwrights from Lincoln.

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