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Part of E M Gardner Collection
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.
Gardner, E M (d 1959)
"Tide mill warden's bungalow approved"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from the 'East Essex Gazette' recording the approval by Tendring DC of Mr Tom Glover's application to build accomodation for the warden of his tide mill at "Thorington" [sic].
Thorrington Mill with Thames barges
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
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."
Went, Douglas, photographer
Thorrington Mill seen through trees
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Index calls it "A hidden gem".
Unknown photographer
Thorrington Mill standing beside estuary
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Unobstructed view across estuary showing luccombe on mill. Photograph by 'CGH'.
Unknown photographer
Thorrington Mill from the lane, with 2 children
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
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."
Unknown photographer
Thorrington Mill from the waterside with yacht
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
2 1/4 sq" contact print, unmarked on back
Unknown photographer
Down the lane to Thorrington Mill, after repairs
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
The garden wall has been added, as well as the shed on the left.
Unknown photographer
Thorrington Millhouse and farm buildings
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
View looking up the slope from near the creek.
Unknown photographer
Aerial view after bungalow was built
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Seemingly a separate family lived in the bungalow.
Unknown photographer
Thorrington Mill site and creek under snow
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Taken before the restoration of the waterwheel
Matthews, Jane
Mill Farm with Thorrington Mill, after bungalow had been built, from silted-up former creek.
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
This was taken in the summer, after the spring flowers had faded off the trees, and probably coincides with the second of the air photos.
Matthews, Jane
Mill Farm house, near Thorrington Mill
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Taken from the driveway up to the bungalow
Matthews, Jane
Restoration of Thorrington Mill's waterwheel - 10
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Removing the inner rim and arms of the waterwheel. Probably by Jane Matthews.
Matthews, Jane
Thorrington Mill after restoration
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Subject as THOR-01-44
Matthews, Jane
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
First floor of the Tidal Mill, showing millstones and stone nut.
Gulliver, Neil
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Floor (unspecified, unfortunately).
Gulliver, Neil
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
External and interior views of the model
Unknown photographer
Plans for proposed new counting house, Thorrington Mill, Essex
Part of Vincent Pargeter Collection
With notes by Vincent Pargeter and marked "superceded".
Part of E M Gardner Collection
The one hundred and forty eighth item is the second photograph of the Tide Mill of the Essex village of Thorrington. The photograph was taken on 14th August 1946.
Gardner, E M (d 1959)