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R Thompson and Sons, millwrights, Alford, Lincolnshire Restoration
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"The mill wheels turn again"

"The mill wheels turn again"

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.

"Sixth sail goes on"

"Sixth sail goes on"

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.

"Prosperity in windmills"

"Prosperity in windmills"

Cutting from 'The Guardian' describing the boom in business for millwrighting firm R. Thompson and Son due to the renewed interest in the restoration of windmills. The article also provides details of mills that the firm has worked on thus far.

"No time to get the wind up"

"No time to get the wind up"

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.