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"Collapse of Ringmer Windmill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the collapse of Ringmer Windmill. The article mentions Captain John Christie as the owner of the mill, and Mr. A. J. Holter as the miller until operations ceased on 25 October 1921. It also provides a brief history of the mill and information on its operations.

"Now only one will be left"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the dwindling of members of the Godsen family, who were heavily involved in the baking industry in Worthing. The article gives a brief history of the family's business, including their origin at Broadwater Mill in 1817.

"SOS from the jinxed mill"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Herald' describing the various problems encountered by a post mill in Lewes. The article gives a brief history of the mill, including its being moved twice for different reasons, as well as the repairs that had to be done to it over the years.

"Old windmill to be saved"

Cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph' describing the plans to restore Winchelsea Mill in East Sussex. The also article provides a brief history of the mill, as well as details of the restoration effort. It mentions the residents of Winchelsea subscribing £125 towards the effort, and the Windmills Society, part of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings being consulted, under the supervision of Mr. W. Maclean Homan, a local historian.

"Memories of Avisford Mill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the memories Mr. A. S. Palmer had of Avisford Mill in Walberton parish. The article goes over the history of the mill and mentions some if its millers, including Mark Luxford, David Voller, and William Luxford.

"Travelling windmill"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Herald' describing the history of East End Windmill, otherwise known as Racehill Windmill, according to details supplied by Mr. J. S. Gray. The article focuses on the many times the windmill had to be moved for various reasons.

"Friston Mill"

Cutting from 'Eastbourne Herald Chronicle' of a submission of a photograph of Friston Mill by Mrs. P. M. Hughes, recalling the collapse of the mill on 9 January 1926.

"Friston mill controversy"

Cutting from 'Eastbourne Gazette' of an article by Richard Gilbert describing his attempt to track the history of Friston Mill with his partners Lawrence and Pat Stevens. The article gives a detailed history of the mill's past and its ownership, and mentions several theories about the naming of the mill, as well as some important archaeological finds at the site.

"Mill on the hill falling into ruin"

Cutting from 'Sussex Express' describing the appeal for funding to preserve Windmill Hill Mill, near Herstmonceux. The article mentions that owner Mr. Reginald Buckmaster could not afford the cost of restoration, and that conservation officer for East Sussex County Council Mr. Norman Hutchins believed the best chance for restoring the mill was to acquire funding from a preservation group.

"Sail of the century!"

Cutting from 'The Eastbourne & Hailsham News' describing the opportunity for purchase and restoration of Windmill Hill Mill near Herstmonceux. The article mentions Hailsham agents Watsons as the party handling the transaction.

"Historic mill under threat"

Cutting from 'Sussex Express' describing the submission of a planning application to Wealden District Council to remove the top section of Windmill Hill Mill near Herstmonceux. The article gives a brief history of the mill, and includes a statement from the parish council's clerk Mr. Norman Poynter.

"Deadline set for an old mill"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the requirement imposed on windmill owner Mr. Roger Ahlbach by Wealden District Council to conduct repairs on his mill near Herstmonceux, or else face a repairs notice. The article mentions that Mr. Ahlbach was given a six-week period in which to carry out repairs, and also provides a brief history of the mill.

"Village fears collapse of old windmill"

Cutting from 'The Courier' describing the concern voiced by residents of Herstmonceuax regarding the potential loss of the windmill on Windmill Hill. The article mentions lack of repair work as the reason for the mill's potential destruction, and that appeals had been made by the parish council and Weald District Council to mill owner Mr. Buckmaster. It also includes a brief history of the mill.

"Look, no sails!"

Cutting from 'Property South East' describing the granting of permission for restoration of Windmill Hill Mill near Herstmonceux. The article gives a brief history of the mill, and describes some of the features of the converted building.

"Mill restorers face 25 years of hard grind"

Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of an article by A. J. McIlroy describing the restoration effort of a group of seven men on Oldland Mill in Keymer. The team had been working on the mill since 1981, and the article mentions that there would be at least ten more years of work ahead of the team. It also provides a brief history of the mill, as well as the plans for it once restoration is completed.

"Muscle vs money"

Cutting from 'Argus' of an article by Phil Dennett describing the restoration effort of a group of seven men on Oldland Mill in Keymer. The team had been working on the mill since 1981, and the article mentions that there would be at least ten more years of work ahead of the team. It also provides a brief history of the mill, as well as the plans for it once restoration is completed.

"Keymer's old post-mill"

Cutting from 'Sussex County Magazine' of an article by Christopher Wenlock voicing concern over the state of Oldland Mill in Keymer. The article laments at the lack of effort towards preservation, and describes appeals made locally towards this end. It also provides a brief history of the mill.

"Old mill gets big boost"

Cutting from 'The Leader' describing the donation of £1,500 by British Telecom towards the restoration of Oldland Mill in Keymer. The article includes a statement from mill secretary Iris Annett, and also appeals for more support for the restoration effort from the public.

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