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"New Bradwell vicar 'cross' about windmill repairs"

Cutting from 'Bucks Standard' describing Rev. J. O. Snell's Chagrin that £800 was to be spent on a windmill at New Bradwell instead of at a Church in StantonBury. The article also contains details about the church as some of its financial difficulties.

"There's an old mill on the hill..."

Cutting from 'Mercury and Herald' describing the planned restoration of a stone windmill in New Bradwell after its purchase by Wolverton Urban Council. The article also contains technical details about the mill's structure.

Mill history

Cutting from 'Bucks Standard' briefly describing the history of the oldest tower mill in Buckinghamshire. The article explains its purchase by the Wolverton UDC in 1949, as well as various technical information about the mill.

Restoration of New Bradwell mill

Cutting from 'Buckingham Advertiser' briefly describing the need for funding for the restoration of the windmill at New Bradwell, and the contribution of £400 from the Bucks County Council towards the project.

"Windmill bill"

Cutting from 'Evening News' mentioning the contribution of £400 from the Bucks County Council towards the restoration of New Bradwell mill.

"Old mill will be preserved"

Cutting from 'The Star' mentioning the preservation of New Bradwell mill at a cost of £720. The article mentions previous restoration work done to the mill by Wolverton Council, local protests about the expenditure, and that grants had been received from Buckinghamshire County Council towards the cost.

"Making it look like a windmill"

Cutting from 'Bucks Standard' describing the Wolverton Urban Council's decision to abandon full restoreation of Bradwell mill and to simply carry out enough repair work so as to make it look like a functioning mill. The article elaborates on the reasons for the Council's decision.

"Mill gets new sails"

Cutting from 'Bucks Herald' describing the installation of new sails on Brill Windmill after the old ones were damaged in a gale in 1973. The article mentions the Bucks County Council and the Chiltern Society as responsible for the project, and also provides a list of individuals who were involved in the restoration.

"Prompt action saves windmill"

Cutting from 'Bucks Herald' describing how Mr. D. Rolfe and Mr. R. Southgate managed to save Brill windmill from collapsing after stong winds by replacing the main shaft.

"Grant for repairs to windmill"

Cutting from 'Bucks Herald' mentioning a grant of £167 made by the Bucks County Planning Committee towards the repair of Cholesbury windmill. The article also gives a brief history of he mill and previous restoration work done to it.

"Landmark at Brill"

Cutting from 'Oxford Mail' describing the contribution of Brill Mill to the County Council in 1948 and restoration work done to it thereafter.

"Further repairs needed to Brill windmill"

Cutting from 'Bucks Herald' describing the concern voiced over the unsafe conditions at Brill windmill because of the incomplete restoration work there. The article also includes details about other beautification projects in the area.

"Windmill home"

Cutting from 'Bucks Advertiser' describing the conversion of the windmill at Cholesbury into a home for Mr. and Mrs. Job Legg. The article mentions Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Gershom Stewart as owners of the mill, and includes a brief description of the mill's interior.

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