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Fire at Mill House, Aldingbourne

Cutting from an 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of a short entry about a fire at Mill House in Aldingbourne. The article gives a brief overview of the damage caused to the mill house, owned by Mr. and Mrs. R. Morris.

"A plan to save and preserve Kipling's mill"

Cutting from an 'Kent and Sussex Courier' of an article describing plans to restore Kipling's mill in Sussex. The article outlines plans for the mill to be converted into a museum for educational purposes, and also appeals for help for the project.

"Navy men help to restore old mill"

Cutting from 'Midhurst and Petworth Observer' of an article describing voluntary efforts of mechanicians from the Air Engineering School at H.M.S Daedalus to help restore Burton Mill, owned by West Sussex County council. The team was led by Mr. Alan Allnut, West Sussex secretary of Sussex Industrial Archaeological Society. The article also outlines the plans to restore grinding machinery by Mrs. Anne Mills.

"A year's work on the old mill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article describing voluntary efforts of mechanicians from the Air Engineering School at H.M.S Daedalus to help restore Burton Mill, owned by West Sussex County council. The team was led by Mr. Alan Allnut, West Sussex secretary of Sussex Industrial Archaeological Society. The article also outlines the plans to restore grinding machinery by Mrs. Anne Mills.

"Old Broadwater Mill memories"

Cutting from 'Worthing Gazette' of an entry by Mrs. H. S. Bone thanking the editor of the Gazette for an article related to Broadwater Mill. In it she mentions her grandfather, the late Charles Carter, was the millwright.

"Old Sussex tide-mills"

Cutting from 'The West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of an article by Robert Ashby outlining the history of tide-mills in Sussex. The article mentions some prominent mills such as the Bishopston Tide-Mill, and others located at Pagham Harbour, Fishbourne, and Birdham Pool. The article is more detailed about Slipper Mill, and its initial ownership by Thomas Pelham in 1761, and later by the Catt family. The article also includes details of the Royal Naval Air Service using the mill as a training base, as well as its use as a military training base during the second world war. It also alludes to the work of local artist Stanley Tubbs and his involvement with the mills.

"The miller and his ancient tale"

Cutting from 'Sunday Telegraph' of an article by Ann Morris outlining the history of the Hosken family at Mill Farm in Blackland, and how they eventually had to sell the mill. The article also explores why mills attract so much attention, and includes tips for homeowners looking to purchase a mill to live in.

"Kipling's water mill turns again"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' of a short article about the completed restoration of Kipling's mill at Bateman's. The opening ceremony was performed by Lord Gibson, Chairman of the Arts Council, and the article goes on to elaborate the objective of the National Trust to preserve historical buildings.

"Sacks appeal"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Chris Arnot describing Green's Mill in Nottingham. The article outlines the history of the mill, and the involvement of mathematical pioneer George Green. The article also looks at the restoration efforts carried out by Professor Lawrie Challis of Nottingham University, and includes details of the mills current functions.

"Home 'too close to old mill'"

Cutting from an unknown source outlining the potential refusal of Mr. J. North's planning application to build a home close to Old Mill in Hibaldstow. The appeal was made to the North Lincs Council, but the English Heritage opposed the building of the home at the site for various reasons.

"Repair order on ruined mill"

Cutting from 'North Norfolk News' outlining efforts of the North Norfolk District Council to track down the owner of Briggate Mill in order to have repairs to the mill carried out.

"Famous mill collapses"

Cutting from 'Kent Messenger' describing the collapse of West Hougham windmill on Mill Farm, owned by Messrs. Benjamin and Ernest Tanton. The collapsed was witnessed by Mr. T. J. Gaudsen. The article also outlines a brief history of the mill, including its use as a military rendezvous point.

"Autumn in all its glory"

Cutting from 'News Chronicle' of an article by Stanley Baron describing the technical operation of a watermill used to grind grain for animal feed in Little Faringdon by miller Harold Lock and his wife.

House Mill saved from demolition

Cutting from 'The Observer' about a demolition plan for the House Mill in East London that had been turned down. The application for demolition was filed by the lessee of the mill, Bass Charington Vintners, but was turned down due to protests.

"Mill open day"

Cutting from 'Times' about a mill open day hosted by the new owners, Mr. Don Barnes and Mrs. Ann Benton, at Crowdy Mill in Harbertonford. The article mentions the mills organic food production, and includes a brief background about Benton's son, Keith.

"The wind blows away romance"

Cutting from an unknown source by John Waddell about an attempt to sell a windmill in Sussex by owner and miller Caleb Wright and his son Bob. The article also outlines the way in which windmills are becoming outdated and being replaced by more modern technology.

"The mill's sails will turn again for Old Hector"

Cutting from 'News Chronicle'describing restoration efforts by miller Hector Stone on The Mill in Upminster. The article also mentions that the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings had taken over responsibility for fundraising for the project.

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