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"Oldland Mill"

Cutting from 'Mid Sussex Times' of a submission by Ruth Corbin lamenting the ruinous state of Oldland Mill. The submission also appeals to the public to make an effort to restore the mill.

"Wind of change for the Mill"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' describing restoration efforts by the Hassocks Amenity Association to restore Oldland Mill in Keymer. The article includes a statement from secretary Iris Annett, as well as plans to restore the mill to its original purpose as a corn mill, and open it as a museum.

"Team aims to make old mill turn again"

Cutting from 'The Leader' describing restoration efforts by the Hassocks Amenity Association to restore Oldland Mill in Keymer. The article includes a statement from secretary Iris Annett, as well as plans to restore the mill to its original purpose as a corn mill, and open it as a museum. It also gives a brief history of the mill.

"Oldland Mill sits on a blustery Sussex hill. It is being restored by the 'intrepid eight', all of them pensioners"

Cutting from 'The Independent Weekend' of an article by Clive Fewins describing the opening of Oldland Mill to the public after years of restoration. The article mentions that the restoration is incomplete and ongoing, and includes statements from various volunteers involved in the project. It also gives a brief history of the mill and details of the restoration effort to date.

"Yacht's mast used in mill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by Mary Taylor describing the developments in Littlehampton. It includes details of Arun Mill being built on the east bank of the harbour in 183, as well as its use as a flour mill and later a brewery, and some other historical details.

"Wind power"

Cutting from 'Building Design' describing restoration and relocation efforts at Lowfield Heath windmill. The article explores the reasons for relocation, and mentions Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, the English Toursit Board, and Gatwick Airport as providers of funding for the project. It also includes details of the restoration project and a brief history of the mill.

"A moving way to beat vandals"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' describing the dismantling and storage of parts of Lowfield Heath windmill in order to protect it from vandals. The article mentions that this is a part of the relocation of the mill to Gatwick Zoo and Aviaries.

"New hope for an old windmill"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the plans to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill. the article includes a statement from Mr. Brendon Sewill, a memer of the Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, as well as details of the project.

"Historic mill to be saved"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the plans to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill. the article includes a statement from Mr. Brendon Sewill, a member of the Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, as well as details of the project.

"New home for old windmill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by John Richards describing the plans to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill after being granted permission from local authorities. the article includes a statement from Mr. Brendon Sewill, a member of the Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, as well as details of the project.

"Soaring costs hamper re-erection of windmill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing the problems faced in the restoration of Lowfield Heath windmill after its relocation near Gatwick Zoo and Aviaries due to rising costs of the project. The article also provides a brief history of the mill and details of the restoration project to date.

"Lowfield loses a piece of history"

Cutting from 'Crawley Courier' describing the plans to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill at a new site in Charlwood. The article includes statements of regret from some of the locals, as well as an appeal to help the project.

"Preserving a link with old Horley"

Cutting from 'Surrey Mirror' describing the decision made by Dorking and Horley rural concil to pledge £250 towards restoration of Lowfield Heath windmill, subject to Ministry approval. The article also includes a brief history of the mill and other details of the fundraising effort.

"Lottery does old windmill a good turn"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the awarding of a £35,000 grant towards the restoration of Lowfield Heath windmill by the lottery. The article contains a brief history of the mill and restoration and relocation efforts to date.

"Princess opens 'new' mill"

Cutting from 'Horley Mirror' describing the attendance of Princess Alexandra at the opening of the newly restored Lowfield Heath windmill in Charlwood. The article includes a description of the event, and a brief history of the mill and its relocation and restoration project.

"Light work of a millstone"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing how a millstone from Polegate windmill needed to be repaired by wheelwright David Bysouth. The article contains details about the millstone's history, and also mentions that it was given to Polegate mill by the owners of a private mill.

"Capel efforts to save Shiremark windmill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex County Times' describing the efforts of Capel Parish Council to save the Shiremark windmill. The article contains details about the planned restoration, including an appeal to the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, and mentions Captain E. Broadwood as a possible candidate responsible for the restoration.

"Shiremark mill"

Cutting from 'The Field' of a submission by O. M. Reed referencing a previous submission by Clive Holland (see CUTT-00277) containing excerpts from R. Thurston Hopkins' book 'Old English Mills and Inns'. The piece gives a brief history about different aspects of Shiremark mill.

"Shiremark windmill"

Cutting from 'The Field' of a submission by Clive Holland giving a brief account of his memories of Shiremark mill, including the allegation that it may have been used as a holding area by smugglers.

West Chiltington Mill

Cutting from 'Argus' giving a brief history of West Chiltington Mill, including its relocation from Monkmead in 1830 and its conversion into a house shortly after 1921.

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