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"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.

"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.

"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.

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.

"A fine line on village landmarks"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Gazette' giving a brief history of West Blatchington Mill as specified in a booklet about buildings of architectural interest written by Mr. Michael Ray.

"Old windmill that became a school"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' giving a brief history of Clymping Mill in Littlehampton, including its ownership by William Barnard in 1799, and its conversion into a private residence and later a school in the 1950s.

"Watch out for that windmill, sailor"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' giving a brief history of Selsey windmill as part of a profile done on greengrocer and owner of the mill Mr. John Bunn. The article also includes details about the restoration work done on the mill.

"A good turn for Sussex..."

Cutting from 'Argus' giving a brief history of Stonecross Mill near Eastbourne. The article goes over how Mr. Ron Hall and his wife moved into the mill house, and Mr. Hall's decision to attempt restoration of the mill. It also includes a brief history of the mill and details of the restoration effort.

"The mill that moved"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing a brief history of The Windmill in West Chiltington. The article also mentions that the mill went out of function in 1925, and was restored into a private residence, currently occupied by Mr, Peter Crane.

"Shipley Mill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of a brief description of Shipley Mill. It mentions Mr. Hilaire Belloc as the owner, and also specifies that the original machinery is intact. The piece is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. Harold Roberts.

"Salvington Windmill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of a brief history of Salvington Mill at Worthing. The article mentions the purchase of the mill by Worthing Corporation, and its restoration by E. Hole and Sons. It also includes details of the restoration effort and cost, and is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. Entwisle.

Rye Windmill

Cutting from 'Argus' of a brief description of Rye Windmill. The piece mentions the mill being a reconstruction of Barry's Mill in 1932.

Restoration at West Chiltington Mill

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing the planned restoration to West Chiltington windmill following the grant awarded to owner Mr. Peter Crane for this purpose. The article gives a brief history of the mill, including its ownership by Mr. Wilmer around 1850, and its last owner Mr. Meeton in 1921. It is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. J. H. Harvey.

"Saved: a flour of a building"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' describing the planned restoration to Oldland Mill at Keymer by the Hassocks Amenity Association, with the approval of the mill's owners, the Sussex Archaeological Society. The article also includes a brief history of the mill and details of its depreciation over the years.

"The sweeps of Shipley Mill turn again in Belloc's honour"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing the opening of the fully restored and functional Shipley Mill. The mill was reopened as a memorial to its previous owner Hilaire Belloc, and the article includes details of the mill's history and restoration effort.

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