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John Baker's Mill, Barnham Restoration
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"Mural has scenes from mill's past"

Cutting from 'Chichester Observer' describing the presentation of a historic mural of the mill to Barnham Mill owner Mr. Vic May by Barnham County Primary School headsmaster Mr. Tony Smith. The article mentions Mr. May's intention to restore the painting and hang it in the mill, which he hopes to convert into a museum. It also includes a brief history of the artist, Mr. Frank Potter, and his involvement with the mill.

"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.

"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.

"Refurbished landmark windmill is the tops!"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Kevin Smith describing the installation of the cap on Barnham Windmill as part of the restoration effort done there. The article also includes details of the restoration to date carried out by owners Barry and Joy Lee, who converted the mill into a tea room.

"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.

"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.

"Nose to the grindstone to save mill"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Polly Ghazi describing the local effort to save Barnham Windmill from being developed into a housing project. The article includes statements from John Auckland, spokesman for Friends of Barnham Windmill, and also gives a brief history of the mill.

"Sussex mill needs £500 repairs "

Cutting from 'Southern Weekly News' describing the need for £500 to repair the sweeps and fantail of Barnham Mill. The also article mentions that an application for financial aid for the repairs to the West Sussex County Council had been rejected.

"Vic puts wind into old mill's sweeps"

Cutting from 'Observer' of an article by Kevin Smith describing efforts by Vic May to restore Barnham Mill in order to preserve some heritage in West Sussex. As part of his fundraising, Mr. May applied for a grant from the EC's Commission of Historical and Architectural Heritage.