The last two negative strips and 10 photographs are missing. Taken during renovation works undertaken by Thompson & Son, Alford, with their sign visible on the tower.
Buckland, John Stephen Percy (1935-2006), mill researcher
Report in the 'Evening Standard' that restoration work on Brixton Hill's old windmill will soon begin, now that replacement parts have been located by a Lincolnshire millwright, Mr R. Thompson, at Burgh in Norfolk.
Article in the 'Hull and Yorkshire Times' about the demolition of the Old Mill at Seaton Ross, in the East Riding, because it has become unsafe; so the millwrights firm of Robert Thompson and Co. were called in to take it down and the villagers came to see the fun.
Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing the restoration of Sibsey Mill. The article mentions that the work has been commissioned by the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works, and that the mill is owned by Mr. R. H. Crawford. It also specifies that the work will be carried out by Alford millwrighting firm R. Thompson and Son.
Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing the installation of a sixth sail on Trader Mill at Sibsey. The article also provides details of other aspects of the mill's restoration, including that Alford millwrights R. Thompson and Son were working on the building.
Note in the 'Yorkshire Herald & Gazette' that York City Council will be recommended to accept Messrs R. Thompson & Sons' - millwrights of Alford, Lincs - tender for re-roofing Holgate Windmill.
Report in the 'Yorkshire Evening Press' that, having begun work on the restoration of Holgate Mill, York, the contractors Messrs R. Thompson & Son have found that they cannot turn the dome, so a supplementary sum of £306 will have to be asked for.
Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Echo' describing millwright Tom Davies' task of repainting Heckington Mill as part of its maintenance. The article also mentions that Mr. Davies works for Alford millwrighting firm R. Thompson and Sons.