Letters between Nicholls and Cillian de Buitlear concerning the latter's plans to restore Moulin de Griffet, nr. Pleugriffet, Brittany and Nicholls subsequent visit on 18 July 2003. Nicholls 8-page report (of which there is also a first draft marked, "keep") notes the mill's location and history before recording the condition of its structure and machinery, noting that the "waterwheel is a lovely regional example of good French millwrighting practice". He concludes that "it would be nice to retain the wheel and primary machinery for posterity", but that there was no commercial milling future in the property, recommending conversion to residential use for the bulk of its space. Consultation with local (French) mill groups is recommended.
Two reports by Nicholl's co-director, Chris Wallis, on Bocking Windmill, Braintree marked "DON Purely for General Background Information". (1) Six page manuscript report (pages 1 to 9). Details the condition of the mill with a recommendation that preliminary work is carried out to expose hidden timbers allowing their condition to be assessed, a complete dimensions survey to be taken and a priced bill of quantities to be drawn up. The cost of this preliminary work (including the removal of the sails and stock) is £600. (2) Four pages of drawings and measurements (pages 10 to 14) for works to improve the mill's stability. Includes drawings for a steel beam support to the mill's broken shears as well as for a cranked beam.
Deed of Covenant between Upexe House Ltd (formerly E J Coombe Ltd) and the Purchase Finance Company Ltd. Includes statutory declaration by John Edward Hamlin, managing director of E J Coombe (Thorverton) Ltd, 'which has been formed to take over the business of Upexe House Ltd (formerly known as E J Coombe Ltd)'
Photograph of the Hong Kong institution of engineers young members committee, Renewable Energy in Europe delegation 1996; printout of photograph of overseas winners of the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy, with HRH Prince Charles and Dr Anne Wheldon; unlabelled photograph.
Agreements between Purchase Finance Company Ltd and: Carr's Flour Mills Carlisle; King Flour Mills Ellesmere Port; Edward Hutchinson Ltd of Mersey Flour Mills Liverpool; Paul Brothers Ltd of Homepride Mills Birkenhead; James Fairclough and Sons Ltd of Mersey Mills Warrington; William Nelstrop and Co Ltd of Albion Corn Mills Stockport; Thomas Hulbert & Sons Ltd of New Era Mills Hulme; Hovis Ltd London; Spillers Ltd London; Joseph Rank Ltd of Clarence Flour Mills Hull.
