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"Windmill Survey"

Cutting from 'Sussex County Magazine' describing the efforts of windmill enthusiast Donald Muggeridge to photograph and record the histories of windmills all over England. The article mentions that his work was used for a survey conducted by the West Sussex County Council, as well as details of his work and personal life.

"Windmill history"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Gazette' describing a talk given by windmill expert Mr. Frank Gregory at the Southdown Centre of the National Trust.

"A book of mills"

Cutting from 'Church Times' of an article by R. Thurston Hopkins describing a book written by Mr. Arthur Beckett on old mills. The article gives a brief overview about the content of the book and various mills explored in it.

"Talk on windmills"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing a talk given by windmill expert Mr. Frank Gregory for the Bognor Regis Natural Science Society.

"Brought up among windmills and corn-milling"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Herald' of a profile of Miss Elsie M. Rice written by Nancy Gray. The article contains details about Miss Rice's life growing up near windmills, and mentions her grandfather, Charles Cutress, as the owner of several mills.

"A long way from that old windmill"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' describing the opening of a new branch of Forfars bakery in Imperial Arcade by owner Mr. Charles Cutress. The article gives a brief history of the bakery, and mentions that Mr. Cutress worked in a mill used for grinding flour for the bakery, which was owned by his grandfather.

"He tilts (his camera) at 1,300 windmills"

Cutting from 'Worthing Herald' describing the efforts of windmill enthusiast Donald Muggeridge to photograph and record the histories of windmills all over England. The article contains details of his work as well as his personal life.

"Legacy lapped by the concrete tide"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing a brief history of Old Mill Cottage in Worthing. The article cites Mrs. Doris Lewin as the owner at the time, but also mentions that she was planning on selling the cottage. It also laments the lack of preservation of old mills due to urban development.

"Mills go back to the grindstone"

Cutting from 'Reveille' of an article by Christine Garbutt that describes the history of windmills and their function in generating power. The article also mentions various restoration work being done on mills, including a windmill at Wrawby in Lincolnshire, Lowfield Heath windmill near Gatwick airport, and Outwood Mill near Reigate.

"55 lose jobs as mill closes"

Cutting from 'The Walton and Weybridge Informer' of an article by Julie Hearn describing the closure of Coxes Lock Mill in Weybridge, resulting in the loss on 55 jobs. According to the article, owner of the mill, Allied Mills Ltd., was forced to close down the mill due to hard economic times. It also provides staements from various workers at the mill, and a brief history of the building.

Windmill becomes part of a house

Cutting from 'The Courier' describing how homeowner Mr. A. J. Holcombe integrated part of an old windmill into the building of his house. The article mentions that the mill was last operational in 1922.

"Mills of Sussex"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by John Batten describing the book 'Watermills and Windmills of Sussex' written by Robert Ashby. The article mentions that the manuscript is awaiting publication, and includes profiles on several mills covered by Ashby.

"Turning pages of windmill history"

Cutting from 'The News' describing the history of Sussex windmills based on the book 'The Windmills of Sussex' written by Martin Brunnarius. The article contains profiles of some windmills featured in the book.

"County grant for historic corn mill"

Cutting from unknown source describing the contribution of funds for mill refurbishment at Crabble Corn Mill. Contributors include economic development and tourism sub-committee, English Heritage and Dover District Council. A brief history of the mill is outlined in the article.

"Vic puts wind into old mill's sweeps"

Cutting from 'Observer' of an article by Kevin Smith describing efforts by Vic May to restore Barnham Mill in order to preserve some heritage in West Sussex. As part of his fundraising, Mr. May applied for a grant from the EC's Commission of Historical and Architectural Heritage.

"The miller's tale"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' of an article by Sue Bishop describing efforts by Caleb Newnham's family to restore his old post mill in East Sussex. The East Sussex County Council provided funding for the restoration, and a Manpower Services Commission provided some of the labour.

"For sail"

Cutting from 'The Mirror' of an article by Nick Ames describing the sale of King's Mead windmill in Sussex, located near the site of King Harold's last battle. The sale was handled by Tom Humphries of A. W. Vint and Son.

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