Archive Catalogue

Union Mill changes to sails

UNIO-01-40-01
File
1920s

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Shows improvements made by Russell, John after inheriting the mill in 1919.

Unknown photographer

"A Pictorial Record of the Past 200 Years of Repairs and Restoration to the Union Windmill, Cranbrook"

UNIO-02
File
2012

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Part 1 (pp 4-6) covers 1920s and 1930s. Part 2 (pp 8-16) covers the restoration by Dutch Millwrights 1958 - 1960. Part 3 (pp 21-70) covers the major restoration 2001 - 2003 by IJP Building Conservation of Henley, Oxon.

Tremenheere, Wynn (1923-2015), chairman of Cranbrook Windmill Association

Misc pictures of Union Mill

UNIO-01-67-02
File
1930s - 1950s

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Views from different directions.

Unknown photographer

"Jacking the windshaft"

UNIO-01-64-02
File
December 1947

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

How to jack the windshaft to pack the neck bearing.

Unknown photographer

Misc pictures of Union Mill and Russell family

UNIO-01-63-03
File
early 20th century

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Union Mill (rear, 1912 ?), Warrens millwright shop, Hawkhurst, 2 x Russell family photographs 1917/18+1927, some people identified.

Unknown photographer

4 views of Union Mill 1920's and 30's

UNIO-01-58-01
File
c 1930

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Unknown photographer

Russell Family at home in the 1920's and 30's

UNIO-01-48-03
File
c 1925

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Notes given in respect of each photo.

Unknown photographer

"Philip Russell"

UNIO-01-43-01
File
No date

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Includes obituary in Kentish Express 1961.

Unknown author

Russell family photographs

UNIO-01-42-02
File
1920s and 1930s

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Unknown author

"The Sons of Cayleb Oyler Russell"

UNIO-01-42-01
File
1920s

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Details mostly about Allen Paul Russell, known as Paul, also 'Chooke', brother of John and Philip.

Hancock, Philip (d c1988), miller

"The daughters of Caleb Oyler Russell"

UNIO-01-41-01
File
c 1880-1968

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Family details and photographs, mostly copies.

Unknown author

John Russell and his siblings

UNIO-01-35-01
File
No date

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Unknown photographer

Views of Union Mill

UNIO-01-29-05
File
c 1850-1870

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Unknown photographer

"Hugh Russell (1865-1932)"

UNIO-01-25-01
File
c 1980s ?

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Biography of Hugh (1865-1932), photograph of Hugh (1865-1932) c 1890s, photograph of daughter Susie aged c 20s, photograph of Union Mill workers c 1900.

Tremenheere, Wynn (1923-2015), chairman of Cranbrook Windmill Association

"Sidney Russell (1863 - 1922)"

UNIO-01-19-01
File
No date

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Sidney (1863-1922) helped run Union Mill with his brother Hugh (1865-1932), mainly as accountant.

Tremenheere, Wynn (1923-2015), chairman of Cranbrook Windmill Association

"George Thomas Russell (1855 - 1910)"

UNIO-01-18-04
File
c 2010

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Very brief biography and photograph c 1885 and his gravestone in Hanover, Illinois USA. Text references Helen Wilson and letters of John Russell (1888-1958).

Tremenheere, Wynn (1923-2015), chairman of Cranbrook Windmill Association