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Rye Windmill

Cutting from 'Argus' of a brief description of Rye Windmill. The piece mentions the mill being a reconstruction of Barry's Mill in 1932.

Restoration at West Chiltington Mill

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing the planned restoration to West Chiltington windmill following the grant awarded to owner Mr. Peter Crane for this purpose. The article gives a brief history of the mill, including its ownership by Mr. Wilmer around 1850, and its last owner Mr. Meeton in 1921. It is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. J. H. Harvey.

"Swept aside"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the demolition of Draper's Mill in Silverhill. The article gives a detailed history of the mill, including its previously known as Tivoli Mill.

"The mill at Clymping"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the changing function of Tottisham Mill in Clymping. The article mentions its conversion into a private residence by Lord Moyne, and the new plans to turn it into a guest house by owner Mr. T. Bage. It is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. J. W. Peach.

"Old windmill that became a school"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' giving a brief history of Clymping Mill in Littlehampton, including its ownership by William Barnard in 1799, and its conversion into a private residence and later a school in the 1950s.

"Gerard Young's column"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Gerard Young describing how White Mill at Felpham was swallowed up by the sea. The article details different owners of the mill, as well as the influence it had on William Blake.

"New sweeps for old mill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the replacement of the sweeps on The Windmill in West Chiltington by homeowners Mr. and Mrs. Colin Johnson. The article gives details of the effort, as well as a brief history of the mill and its current use as a home.

"Mill widow faces cash dilemma"

Cutting from 'Worthing Gazette' describing the efforts of Mrs. Helen Roscow to find money after having replaced a fantail on her home in the mill at West Chiltington. The article describes her appeal to various organizations, such as the West Sussex County Council and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

"Windmill's fantail"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of a submission by Lucy M. Meeten referring to a previous article about Meeten's Mill in West Chiltington (see CUTT-00301) correcting the date on which the fan-tail was positioned.

"Off the treadmill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the life of John Davies, a homeowner living in the converted Rock Mill in Washington. The article also provides a detailed history of the mill and its ownership.

"'Last' mill to be home"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Leonard Knowles describing the conversion of Patcham tower windmill into a house. The article cites Mrs. M. K. Christiansen as the applicant for planning permission, and also gives a detailed history of the mill under the care of Joseph Harris.

"Wow! How does one move a windmill?"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' describing the challenge faced by millwright Mr. Edwin Hole when he had to dismantle and relocate Jolesfield windmill near Partridge Green to the grounds of Gatwick Manor. The article provides a brief history of the mill and details of the relocation process.

"Restoring this mill is labour of love"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the restoration effort carried out at Earnley Mill in Sussex by owner Mr. C. N. Darby, following the lack of financial help from the West Sussex County Council or the Ministry of Works. The article also provides a brief history of the mill.

"Fire photo sparks interest"

Cutting from 'West Sussex County Times' describing the interest in a photo of Cripplegate Mill in Southwater after it had burned down. The article is accompanied by a photograph of the mill before the fire submitted by Mrs. Standing, and also recalls details of the fire.

"The old Patcham mill"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Herald' describing the location of Patcham Mill in response to a previous submission by A. E. Smith. The piece also includes a brief history of the mill.

"Mill in danger"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Chronicle' of an appeal by Mr. W. P. Baker, honorary secretary of the Cambridgeshire branch of the Council for the Preservation of Rural England, to save the old windmill at West Wratting. The article also includes Mr. Baker's suggestions for use of the mill after restoration.

"Preserving West Wratting Mill"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Daily News' of an appeal by Mr. W. P. Baker, honorary secretary of the Cambridgeshire branch of the Council for the Preservation of Rural England, to save the old windmill at West Wratting. The submission also includes Mr. Baker's suggestions for use of the mill after restoration.

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