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Scans of photographs of windmills in Derbyshire and elsewhere in the UK. Text files of data on Derbyshire watermills, the basis for Alan Gifford's book in 1998.
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Scans of photographs of windmills in Derbyshire and elsewhere in the UK. Text files of data on Derbyshire watermills, the basis for Alan Gifford's book in 1998.
Gifford, Alan
Data on Greensmith's Roller Mill, Burton on Trent
Part of Alan Gifford Collection
Press cuttings, photographs and other information on Greensmith's Roller Mill.
Gifford, Alan
Wall plaque of George Chell Millwright on Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "George Chell was a millwright from nearby Crich who rebuilt mill after tail winding in 1894. The stone plaque is still visible high in the wall of his house in Crich."
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Brake wheel in Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The wooden brake wheel probably dates from the 1894 repair after tail winding. In 1991 it had no cogs or teeth and was made 'secure' by baulks of timber wedged though the wheel."
Gifford, Alan
Overgrown entrance to under croft, Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The entrance to the mill under croft was completely overgrown and filled with debris in 1992."
Gifford, Alan
Lightning damage to sack frame, Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The mill was struck by lightning in 1995 and severely damaged one sail and this sack support frame."
Gifford, Alan
Wet rot on bin floor at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "There were many problems with water ingress and wet rot was apparent on the bin floor."
Gifford, Alan
Lightning damage to sail at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "One sail was badly damaged in the June 1995 lightning strike."
Gifford, Alan
Heage Tower Mill - lottery submission
Alan Gifford comments: "A full report was prepared seeking funds to restore the mill, which covered restoration and sequent operation. Grants from various bodies reached over
Gifford, Alan
Heage Tower Mill - public meeting to seek support
Alan Gifford comments: "A public meeting was held in Heage in spring 1997, attended by about 50 people, seeking support for the repair programme."
Gifford, Alan
Site clearance at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The site was overgrown and an early attempt to clean it up was organised by Midland Mills Group, together with local people."
Gifford, Alan
Site clearance at Heage Tower Mill - kiln area
Alan Gifford comments: "The old kiln building had collapsed and was cleared by Barrie Job, helped by young son David, on MMG work party."
Gifford, Alan
Visitors inside Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The mill was packed with visitors on occasional open days. This view shows crowd waiting to get to upper floor."
Gifford, Alan
Painting quant and eye plate of stone at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "MMG (Midland Mills Group) organised work parties to give the mill a more 'cared for' look. The iron work on the burr stone and quant are being painted by Tim Booth."
Gifford, Alan
Painting wood preservative on vat at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "It was decided to retain the old wooden vat and it was treated with a coat of wood preservative."
Gifford, Alan
Rust removal on the wallower at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The wallower was severely rusted and a powered wire brush was used to clean it up."
Gifford, Alan
Painting tenter gear at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "John Boucher painting the tenter gear during MMG work party."
Gifford, Alan
Appalling condition of live curb at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The cap could not move because the roller carriage was broken and encased in pigeon droppings."
Gifford, Alan
Cleaning debris on dust floor at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The mill was filthy and considerable rubbish was cleared throughout the mill."
Gifford, Alan
The basement or under croft of Heage Tower Mill being cleared of debris
Alan Gifford comments: "There were tons of debris and rubbish in the under croft and the floor was very uneven."
Gifford, Alan