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Press Cuttings Collection

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  • Early 20th century - 2015

Press cuttings relating to windmills and watermills.

The Mills Archive

"home with a view"

Article from the 'Eastern Daily Press' about the forthcoming sale of the Bellevue Tower, once a smock mill at Briningham.

"Windmill expert to advise"

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.

"Wind of Change …"

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.

"Passion for windmills"

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.

"Corner stop"

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"

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.

"Wheels of time keep turning"

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.

"Crumbling landmark"

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"

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"

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"

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.

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