(1) 14-page report on South Ockendon Smock Mill to Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Limited (APCM), prepared by Nicholls for Jameson Marshall Limited in November 1976. The report covers the mill's history, condition, proposed works for its repair and an estimate of costs (£69,980). Suggestions are made regarding the mill's ongoing upkeep after restoration and queries whether it should be handed over to Essex County Council, "one of the most advanced counties in respect of conservation of mills". (2) Covering letter for the report from Nicholls to APCM (10 November 1976). (3) Letter from Nicholls to Monica Dance (SPAB) requesting a letter of support for the restoration project be sent to the board of APCM. (4) Revised costs for immediate essential works to safeguard structure and a reduced schedule and specification for the main repairs (13 June 1977). (5) Copy letter from the County Planner, Essex County Council to the Historic Building Council referencing a reduced specification and estimate for the repair work (£46,000) and soliciting support for grant aid under the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 (20 June 1977).
Negatives of smock, tower and post mills and watermills in Kent, Sussex, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. Includes SPAB Mill Section visit to Herringfleet Mill and the reopening of Union Mill, Cranbrook.
Buckland, John Stephen Percy (1935-2006), mill researcher
Note in the 'Irish Independent' reporting Mrs Dance's point that, since they consume no fuel, English windmills are finding a new lease of life. The S.P.A.B. has even provided funds to fit a new set of sails and a stock to the Saxtead Green Mill in Suffolk.
Advert in 'The Field' for a 1-day course on windmills and watermills being run by S.P.A.B., to encourage owners and would-be owners to return their mills to working order.
Piece in 'The Sunday Telegraph' in praise of the people, especially those in the Windmills and Watermills Section of the S.P.A.B., who are active in preserving our mills heritage.
Obituary in 'The Times' of Mrs Monica Dance, the long-term Secretary of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings , which includes John Betjeman's tribute in verse to her constant endeavours.
Letter to the Editor of 'The Field' from Mrs Dance, of the S.P.A.B., commenting on CUTT-03642'S illustration and adding that Rex Wailes, their Technical Advisor, had visited the site without finding any modern traces of the mill shown.
