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"Repairing the wheels that have turned for centuries"

Cutting from 'The Chronicle' of a short article describing the restoration work being done to two water wheels at the Stretton Watermill near Farndon. The work was carried out by father-and-son team John and Ian McDowell, who both worked at A and L Construction of Cholmondeley. The restoration was in preparation for the opening of the 1992 season by the Cheshire Museum Service.

"Plans to Restore Mill"

Illustrated article in the 'South Norfolk News & Diss Mercury' about the work Adrian Colman is doing restoring Garboldisham Mill with the professional help of the millwright Philip Lennard.

"The swinging six tons"

Illustrated article in the 'East Anglian Daily Times' about the restoration to full working order, with a set of four sails, of Pakenham Tower Mill.

"Arkley Windmill - restoration of Famous Landmark"

Cutting from "Morning Post". Arkley Windmill is one of the most notable windmills on the Hertfordshire-Middlesex border. It has been restored by Mr William Booth under the expert guidance of Mr Rex Wailes. Mr Booth hopes to arrange admission to the public on suitable weekends. Included in this article are some historical notes of interest.

"Miller wanted"

Cutting from the 'Liverpool Daily Post' about S.P.A.B.' appeals now for a miller to go with the refurbished Billingford Mill !

"Mill and Miller"

Cutting from the 'Birmingham Post' about the S.P.A.B.'s searches for a miller for Billingford Mill, along with the money to get it repaired.

Holbeach windmill

Cutting from 'Sheffield Telegraph' of a photograph of a windmill at Holbeach. The caption mentions the decline of windmills in Lincolnshire, but that some have been selected for preservation.

"The sweeps of Shipley Mill turn again in Belloc's honour"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing the opening of the fully restored and functional Shipley Mill. The mill was reopened as a memorial to its previous owner Hilaire Belloc, and the article includes details of the mill's history and restoration effort.

"Belloc's mill at Shipley"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the restoration of Shipley Mill by the county in honour of the memory of its previous owner, Hilaire Belloc. The article is accompanied by a sketch by J. W. Bramham.

"A big lift puts the old mill back on full power"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the completion of restoration on Shipley Mill near Horsham. The article mentions that the mill was restored to full working order through funding from English Heritage, Horsham DIstrict Council and West Sussex County Council.

"Mill restored as Belloc memorial"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by John Richards describing a tour taken around Shipley Mill. The article mentions that the mill is maintained by the West Sussex County Council, and was restored and opened as a memorial to Hilaire Belloc after he died in 1953.

"Fine old smock mill gets a new cap"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the installation of a new cap on Shipley Mill. The article mentions Ernest Hole and Sons Ltd. as responsible for the restoration work, and also includes a brief history of the mill and previous owners, as well as an appeal for more funds needed to complete the restoration.

"Mill celebrates a century"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the celebration of the centenary of Shipley Mill, the memorial to Hilaire Belloc. The article gives a detailed history of the mill, and a short description of the celebrations on the day.

Derelict mill at Clanfield

Cutting from 'Portsmouth Evening News' describing the dereliction of an old mill at Clanfield. The article gives a detailed description of the remaining structure and the mill's history. It also mentions inability to demolish the mill due to its historical listing, and the requirements for its restoration according to Mr. John Bishop.

"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.

"The hard grind to save a windmill"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' of an article by Faith Lee outlining the determined restoration effort carried out at Nutley windmill in Uckfield. The article gives a brief history of the seven-year effort, and mentions Mr. Tony Turner as the initiator of the project, and Kenneth Hamlin, Tony Shaw and Frank Gregory as the central team.

"Ancient Glo'shire windmill"

Cutting from 'The Citizen' describing the need to preserve windmills in Gloucestershire. The article focuses particularly on Falfield Mill and mentions that it was owned by Mr. G. Raymond Morgan, and then sold to a farmer for use as a labourer's cottage. It also contains a brief history of the mill, and recommendations for preservation of other mills in the area.

"'Restore Marsh Mill' say women"

Cutting from 'Thornton Cleveleys Times' describing the interest the Thornton Cleveleys Business and Professional Womens Club had in restoring Marsh Mill. The article also outlines their agreement that although the mill should be restored, the cost of the project should not come out of the rates.

"The mill wheels turn again"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing the restoration of Sibsey Mill. The article mentions that the work has been commissioned by the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works, and that the mill is owned by Mr. R. H. Crawford. It also specifies that the work will be carried out by Alford millwrighting firm R. Thompson and Son.

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