A resume of tide mills in England and Wales with descriptions of notable tide mill and thir historical context. Discusses tidal ranges on some rivers e.g. River Thames, Severn.
Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of a submission by H. J. Mason linking work done on Woodbridge tide mill with other tide mills at Fingringhoe, St.Osyth and Thorrington in the 20th century.
The one hundred and forty seventh item is the first photograph of the Tide Mill of the Essex village of Thorrington. The photograph was taken on 14th August 1946.
Note on back reads "Up until 1929, when this was taken, farmers had their grain ground at this mill and flour was barged to London. Falling into decay, the mill was bought by Mr T A Glover and used to store and dry seed grown on the Mill Farm. The creek is not now navigable for barges."
Note on back reads "The Little White Mill. Built in 1818 this charming watermill on Alresford Creek, Essex, fell into disuse but fortunately it recently was bought by Mr Glover who has thoroughly repaired it & uses it to dry seeds of flowers & vegetables which he grows on the surrounding land."