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Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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.
"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].
"Tide Mills in England and Wales"
Part of Brian Eighteen Mill Collection
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.
Day, Geoffrey
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)
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)
Thorrington Tide Mill, on Brightlingsea Creek
Part of John Munnings Collection
Munnings, John (1916-1987), artist
Part of Vincent Pargeter Collection
Pargeter, Vincent G (1943-2015), millwright
Plans for proposed new counting house, Thorrington Mill, Essex
Part of Vincent Pargeter Collection
With notes by Vincent Pargeter and marked "superceded".
Part of Niall Roberts Collection
Coggeshall Abbey; Thorrington Tide Mill; Painshill Park; Shalford.
Part of SPAB Mills Section Collection
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 with church in background
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Note on back reads "One of the two tidal mills on tributaries of the Colne, this is the one at the end of Thorrington Creek, and shows Brightlingsea Parish Church in the distance, this church has tiles all round the church in memory of those lost at sea."
Went, Douglas, photographer
Thorrington Mill with Hawthorn in flower
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Note on back reads "Hawthorne blossoming on the meadows near the tidal mill at Thorrington, Essex". Someone earlier called the hawthorn "May" but this was corrected.
Went, Douglas, photographer
Thorrington Mill with chestnut in flower
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Notes on rear read "Chestnut & May in blossom over Thorrington (Essex) Valley". "Thorrington Mill & Backwater[?]"
Went, Douglas, photographer
Thorrington Mill seen through trees
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Index calls it "A hidden gem".
Unknown photographer
Thorrington Mill seen through chestnut in bud
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Same tree as that seen in flower in picture -04. Photograph by 'CGH'.
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 showing waterwheels
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Side-on view showing the windows and first-floor stable-type door, before repair.
Unknown photographer
Thorrington Mill and buildings nearby
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Winter scene of mill and surroundings up the hill.
Unknown photographer
Creekside view of Thorrington Mill
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Car in background is a Triumph Dolomite, which dates this picture. The waterwheel is well shown here but some tiles are missing from the edge of the roof. The two gentlemen have not been identified.
Unknown photographer