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"Landmark at Brill"

Cutting from 'Oxford Mail' describing the contribution of Brill Mill to the County Council in 1948 and restoration work done to it thereafter.

"Historic mill in danger"

Cutting from 'West Herts and Watford Observer' describing the planned preservation of Ivinghoe Mill at Pitstone Green by volunteers. The article mentions the committee is headed by Mr. D. C. Wray, and is under the supervision of mill expert Mr. Stanley Freese. It also explains the work done at the mill under its ownership by the National Trust, and gives some technical details of the planned work.

"Farmers set up 'save our mill' fund"

Cutting from 'Evening Standard' describing the setting up of a special committee to save Ivinghoe Mill at Pitstone Green. The article mentions that the committee was set up because the National Trust could not afford the cost of repairs, and outlines the damage at the mill. It also includes a brief history of the mill and future plans for its use.

"New look for the old mill"

Cutting from 'Daily Express' describing the installation of four new sails at Pitstone Mill, made by students at the Aylesbury College of Further Education. The article contains technical details about the structure of the sails, as well as details about the volunteers involved in the restoration effort.

"Keysoe's damaged windmill"

Cutting from 'Bedforshire Times' describing the ongoing repairs at Keysoe Windmill. The article mentions the repair is being funded by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and the work is being carried out by owner Mr. John Filsell. The article also includes a brief history of the mill as well as future plans for its use.

"Keeping the old windmill turning"

Cutting from 'Evening News' describing the ongoing repairs at Keysoe Windmill. The article mentions the repair is being funded by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and the work is being carried out by owner Mr. Filsell. The article also includes a brief history of the mill as well as future plans for its use.

"Windmill wrecked - by wind"

Cutting from 'Evening Standard' describing the damage to a windmill in Lower Dean by high winds. The article also gives a brief history of the mill, and mentions its use as a landmark for pilots.

"'Keep mill' plea"

Cutting from 'Evening News' describing Mr. Fred Woodbridge's appeal to the Bedfordshire County Council to preserve Stevington Mill.

"Restoring old mill"

Cutting from 'The Times' describing the restoration of a windmill in Stevington by the Bedfordshire County Council as part of a Festival of Britain contribution. The article also provides some background information on Stevington and some of its famous residents.

"Ramsey Windmill to be preserved"

Cutting from 'Essex County Standard' describing the approval to preserve Ramsey Mill from demolition by the Minister of Health after an Order made by the Essex County Council. The article gives a brief history of the mill, and declares that the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings is associated with restoring the mill.

"Lightning strikes"

Cutting from 'Evening News' mentioning a fire that broke out at Mountnessing Mill after it was struck by lightning. The article also explains that firemen were able to prevent too much damage to the mill.

"Mountnessing Windmill"

Cutting from 'Essex County Standard' appealing for the preservation of Mountnessing windmill. The article also directs the public to contribute towards the mill's preservation through the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

"Council run into trouble at the mill"

Cutting from 'Essex Weekly News' describing the ire felt by local residents at the dereliction of Mountnessing Mill. The article also mentions that the Essex County Council had authorized repairs to the mill but were looking for a millwright to restore the sails.

Mountnessing mill

Cutting from 'Essex Countryside' of a photograph of Mountnessing Mill depicting it before it lost a pair of sails. The caption also mentions the mill was first built in 1800.

Moreton Mill

Cutting from 'Evening News' of a photograph of Moreton Mill. The caption mentions its being in an excellent state of repair.

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