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"New lease of life for mill"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Independent Press and Chronicle' describing the restoration of Folbourn windmill in Cambridgeshire. The article mentions the owner, Mr. Leslie Woollaston, has offered the mill to the trust, and that the work is being undertaken by local volunteers. The article also provides a brief history of the mill.

Preservation of Fulbourn Windmill

Cutting from 'Newmarket Weekly News' describing the planned restoration of Folbourn windmill in Cambridgeshire. The article provides a brief history of the mill under the ownership of the Chaplin family, and also gives details of the restoration effort.

Histon Windmill

Cutting from 'Stop Press' of a photograph of Histon Mill. The caption details restoration work done at the mill, as well as its function. It also mentions that the mill has been privately preserved since its sale by the Chivers company.

"Never burnt down, says reader"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Evening News' of a submission by Mr. K. Oates refuting a previous claim by Mr. A. F. Leach that Histon Mill was destroyed by a fire. The submission is accompanied by Mr. Oates' own account of the mill's history.

"Stapleford MIll: the last chapter"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Daily News' describing the sale of the mill stones at Stapleford Mill. The article provides a detailed history of the mill under the care of miller Robert Willis in the 1800s, as well as the current use of the mill by the Beavis Brothers.

"Concern over windmill"

Cutting from 'Saffron Walden Weekly News' describing the concern of the Steeple Morden Parish Council over the possible demolition of a windmill in Ashwell Road which had been under the care of the Saunderson family. The article also mentions that a Preservation Order had been placed on the building.

"The millers' tales"

Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' describing the building of Chinnor Mill as a recreation of an older mill that stood on the grounds nearby, the restoration of Lacey Green Mill by Chris Wallis and the restoration of Wellesbourne Mill by Andrew Hamilton. The article provides a brief history of each mill and explores their respective restoration challenges.

"Visitors to windmill"

Cutting from 'Bucks Free Press' describing the funds raised through visitors at the Lacey Green Mill. The article also mentions that the funds raised would go towards completion of the restoration efforts.

"Save the mill plea at old-world Lacey Green"

Cutting from 'Bucks Free Press' of a submission by David Wray lamenting the apparent indifference of the locals towards the state of Lacey Green Mill. Mr. Wray encourages the locals to use Pitstone Mill as an example of a successful restoration effort, and highlights the importance of preserving the mill.

"Windmill SOS fight in danger"

Cutting from 'Evening News' describing the potential abandonment of plans to restore Lacey Green Mill following a legal dispute between the owners and the volunteers. The article also provides a brief history of the mill.

"Grant to preserve Lacey Green mill"

Cutting from 'Buckinghamshire Advertiser' about the awarding of a grant for £1,720 by the Historic Buildings Council for England towards the restoration of Lacey Green Mill. The article provides a brief history of the mill and details about its structure, as well as mentioning that it is owned by the Chiltern Society.

"Lacey Green Windmill"

Cutting from 'Bucks Herald' showing the break down of the use of funds by the Lacey Green Windmill Fund toward the repair of the mill.

"Lacey Green Windmill"

Cutting from 'Bucks Free Press' correcting the breakdown of expenditure on restoration on Lacey Green Mill by Mr. T. G. Davidson in response to a previous submission (see CUTT- 00646).

Lacey Green Windmill wins award

Cutting from 'Building' describing the awarding of Wycombe Disctrict Council's third design award to Lacey Green Mill for its restoration by the Chiltern Society. The piece mentions the restoration was carried out by volunteer labour led by Chris Wallis.

"Restoring ancient windmill"

Cutting from 'Bucks Herald' describing the contributions made by various parties towards the restoration of Lacey Green Mill. The article also provides a brief history of the mill and details of fundraising efforts.

"The end of a windmill?"

Cutting from 'Bucks Free Press' describing the potential abandonment of restoration plans to Lacey Green Mill following legal disputes with the owners.

"Last breaths of a windmill in exile"

Cutting from 'Buckinghamshire Advertiser' describing the efforts of Mr. Stanley Cox to trace the history of Lacey Green Mill. The article also provides information about the mill's current use, and speculates about its potential restoration.

"Exiled windmill can now be saved"

Cutting from 'Buckinghamshire Advertiser' describing the efforts of the Chiltern Society to restore Lacey Green Mill. The article provides technical details of the team's effort, and also includes a brief history of the mill.

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