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"Back in action"

Cutting from 'Mid Sussex Times' describing the successful restoration of Jack Mill at Clayton by millwrights E. Hole and Son Ltd. following a storm in which the mill was struck by lightning. The article also contains a brief history of the mill and its restoration.

"Lightning strikes twice"

Cutting from 'Mid Sussex Times' describing the damage done during a freak electric storm, including Jack Mill at Clayton being struck by lightning. The article gives details of the extent of the damage as well as the estimated requirements for restoration.

"Halnaker Mill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the history of Halnaker Mill in West Sussex, and the attempts to determine exactly when it was built. The article also mentions that it is one of three mills chosen for restoration by the West Sussex County Council.

"Face-lift for Halnaker Mill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the restoration effort at Halnaker Mill by Sussex Renovations Ltd., under the direction of the West Sussex County Council.

"Restoring this mill is labour of love"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the restoration effort carried out at Earnley Mill in Sussex by owner Mr. C. N. Darby, following the lack of financial help from the West Sussex County Council or the Ministry of Works. The article also provides a brief history of the mill.

"Lightning strikes village mill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing how a windmill in Cross-in-Hand was struck by lightning. The article mentions Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Newnham as the owners of the mill, and also outlines the damage caused to the mill during the storm.

"Face-lift for mill"

Cutting from 'Sussex Express' describing the repainting of a 150-year-old mill at Cross-in-Hand. The article mentions Mr. J. B. Newnham as the owner, and Mr. Dennis Sinden as the leader of the project.

"Fire photo sparks interest"

Cutting from 'West Sussex County Times' describing the interest in a photo of Cripplegate Mill in Southwater after it had burned down. The article is accompanied by a photograph of the mill before the fire submitted by Mrs. Standing, and also recalls details of the fire.

"The old Patcham mill"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Herald' describing the location of Patcham Mill in response to a previous submission by A. E. Smith. The piece also includes a brief history of the mill.

"Mill grinding to a halt"

Cutting from 'The Argus' of an article by Rob Hustwayte describing the closure of Barnham Mill near Bognor following disputes over leasing out land for parking. The article mentions the conversion of the mill into a tea room, and also outlines the dispute between Joy and Barry Lee with mill owner Peter Reynolds. It also includes a brief history of the mill and details of the conflict between the two parties.

"Where corn is still ground..."

Cutting from an unknown source describing the history of John Baker's Mill in Barnham, and its previous function of grinding corn. The article also includes statements about the mill's restoration by owner Reginald Reynolds.

"Work to lift the cap off windmill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the removal of the cap on Barnham Windmill as part of the restoration effort done there. The article also includes an appeal to the public for funds to complete the restoration.

"Euro MP helps in mill fight"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the help pledged to Mr. Vic May by Madron Seligman, Conservative Euro MP for West Sussex in the effort to preserve Barnham Windmill.

"Good neighbours... to a windmill"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the conflict of interest between Mr. William Hodgeson and Mr. Vic May regarding restoration efforts to Barnham Windmill depending on the ownership of the cottage on the mill grounds.

"Mill may get sweeps again"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the installation of new sweeps on a corn mill in Arundel by owners Mr. and Mrs. J. K. N. Michell. The article explores the financial difficulties the couple has faced in the restoration project, and mentions the potential for help to be given by the West Sussex County Council.

"Windmill era"

Cutting from 'Cumberland News' detailing the history and structure of the mill in Monkhill, Burgh, as told by Mr. J. M. Fawkes.

"Windmill history"

Cutting from 'Cumberland News' detailing the history and ownership of the mill in Monkhill, Burgh, as told by Major E. Calvert.

"Mill in danger"

Cutting from 'Cambridge Chronicle' of an appeal by Mr. W. P. Baker, honorary secretary of the Cambridgeshire branch of the Council for the Preservation of Rural England, to save the old windmill at West Wratting. The article also includes Mr. Baker's suggestions for use of the mill after restoration.

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