Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Snippet in the 'East Anglian Daily Times' about various people in the mills preservation world ending with Mr Amos Clarke of Ipswich whose firm tries whenever possible to avoid tearing down an old mill but, instead, to restore it.
Alexandra Road Mill, Heathfield
Part of Kenneth G Farries Collection
Photograph showing the circular sailed mill called Alexandra Road Mill at Heathfield. Photographed by Lancaster Burne circa 1905. The photograph was then in the possession of Rex Wailes before being held by Kenneth G. Farries.
Farries, Kenneth G, author
Alexandra Road Mill, Heathfield
Part of Kenneth G Farries Collection
Second photograph showing the circular sailed mill called Alexandra Road Mill at Heathfield. Photographed by Lancaster Burne circa 1905. The photograph was then in the possession of Rex Wailes before being held by Kenneth G. Farries.
Burne, Edward Lancaster (1869-1946), engineer
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Article in the 'Evening News' recording the story of how the restoration of Medmerry Mill came about, thanks to the S.P.A.B. being tipped off and Rex Wailes being asked to do an inspection, after which the owners, John & Douglas Bunn, decided to start the repairs.
"Arkley Windmill - Restoration of Famous Landmark"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from "Barnet Press". One of the most notable windmills on the Hertfordshire-Middlesex border has been restored by Mr William Booth under the expert guidance of 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.
"Arkley Windmill - restoration of Famous Landmark"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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.
Part of Kenneth G Farries Collection
Photograph showing the side of Arun Mill in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The name 'H. Cashby' is advertised on the side of the outbuilding attached to the mill. Photographed by Lancaster E. Burne circa 1905, and then held by Rex Wailes before being passed
Farries, Kenneth G, author
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Brake Catch, Smock Mill, Upminster, Essex
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Correspondence on the back reads "Brake catch: the pleasing shape is entirely due to the method of operation"
Brake Wheel, Smock Mill, Terling, Essex
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Brake Wheel, Smock Mill, Upminster, Essex
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Letter to the Editor of the 'Stratford-upon-Avon Herald' from Sir Willoughby de Broke & Mr O. A. Greenslade, about the report by Mr Rex Wailes of the S.P.A.B. on the irreparable done to the the Burton Dassett mill in the 1946 storm. However, he reports that the 'Beacon Tower' nearby might benefit from restoration work and that the £60 requested for the mill could be better spent on the Beacon.
"Campaign to Preserve or Record"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Article in the Stroud (Gloucs) 'News & Journal' about a lecture which Mr Rex Wailes gave at the Technical College about his campaign to save or record what is left of Britain's industrial heritage before it is too late.
"Cornmill at Wapenvelde, Gelderland"
Christmas wishes message from Rex Wailes.
Hennell, Thomas (1903-1945), artist
Correspondence about foreign mills, 1969-1971
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Wailes, Reginald (1901-1986), engineer, known as Rex
Correspondence about Yorkshire Windmills
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Correspondence and notes on UK mills 1935-1978
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Correspondence and notes on windmill sails
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Correspondence with Rex Wailes and others
Part of Jenny West Collection
Correspondence relating to Jenny's Kent research.
"Cost of restoration of Burton Dassett windmill will be £1,000"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Note in the 'Royal Leamington Spa Courier' that Mr Rex Wailes, of the S.P.A.B. had reported to Burton Dassett parish council that a complete rebuild would be necessary to restore the windmill to its former landmark status, and this would cost at least £1,000.