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- Early 20th century - 2015
Press cuttings relating to windmills and watermills.
The Mills Archive
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Press cuttings relating to windmills and watermills.
The Mills Archive
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Advertisement in an unknown paper offering the former Elwick Water Mill on Shapinsay, Orkney Isles, for sale.
"A new lease of life for mill"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Illustrated article in the 'East Anglian Daily Times' about the plans to turn the former clothing mill at Syleham, near Eye, into seven cottages.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Article from the 'Eastern Daily Press' about the forthcoming sale of the Bellevue Tower, once a smock mill at Briningham.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Snippet from the 'East Anglian Daily Press' about St Edmondsbury borough's plan to consult Peter Dolman on the siting of a new cottage nearby Bardwell windmill.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Piece in the 'East Anglian Daily Times' about the opposition to a developer's plans to build houses where it could screen the mill's projected sails.
"Plain sailing for windmill project"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Article in the 'Eastern Daily Press' by Michael Pollitt, Agricultural Editor, about Richard Seago's progress in building a new windmill at South Walsham.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'West Sussex County Times' of an article by Sarah Evans about windmill enthusiast Rodney de Little and his book 'Windmills of England'. The article gives a brief review of the book and goes over de Little's history and his interest in windmills.
"Want a dream home? Learn to abseil first!"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Piece from the 'Daily Mail' about how the Dysons took a fancy to Skelton Windmill while on an Sunday afternoon's drive and have converted it into a luxurious home.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from the 'Bury Free Press' about efforts to raise money for restoring the sails on Bardwell Windmill.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Nostalgic photo of Paston Road Mill, Mundesley, printed in the 'Eastern Daily Press' when the country roads were still untarred.
"Work to lift the cap off windmill"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from an unknown source describing the removal of the cap on Barnham Windmill as part of the restoration effort done there. The article also includes an appeal to the public for funds to complete the restoration.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Daily Post' describing the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Bunbury Mill near Tarporley. The article mentions the conversion of the mill into a museum by North West Water, and also provides a brief history of the mill.
"Windmill's glory days return"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cuttings from the Brighton 'Evening Argus' about the imminent restoration of Chailey Windmill.
"The end of a grinding journey"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Piece in the 'Weekend Telegraph' about the miller Nigel Moon's career progress from a mill at Soham to one at Whissendine in Rutland.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Article in 'The Kentish Messenger' about the joys of living in East Kent, illustrated with photos of Sarre Windmill and boats on the Stour at Sandwich.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Photograph of Chimney Mill at Kenninghall, published in the 'Eastern Daily Press', with the former miller Mr H. E. Bush standing in front. Shortly after the picture was taken, the mill burnt down.
"Old mill wheel may turn again"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Western Morning News' of an article by Laura Joint describing the potential restoration of Strand Mill Wheel provided sufficient funds are raised for the project. The article provides a brief history of the wheel and is operation, as well as a description of the appeal raised by Geoff Mills, the owner of the mill.
"New lease of life for historic mill"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Western Morning News' describing the reopening of the restored Town Mill in Totnes. The article describes the various conversions the mill went through, as well as details of its current structure.
"New lease of life for Town Mill"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'South Devon and Plymouth Times' describing the reopening of the restored Town Mill in Totnes. The article describes the various conversions the mill went through, as well as details of its current structure. It also provides a brief history of the mill and details of the various parties involved in its restoration.