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"5-sailed windmills"

Cutting from 'The Daily Mail' explaining the damage done to the five-sailed windmill at Scartho, and that it was now run by electricity.

"A bargain at £6,000"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' of a property listing for Hoyle's Mill. The article mentions that the mill has been put on the market as owner Mr. Frederick Banks could no longer afford to maintain it. It also provides a brief history of the mill, and a background of Mr. Banks' interest in mills.

"A family of millers in the Isle of Axholme"

Cutting from 'Doncaster Chronicle' describing the history of Burnham Mill under the Wilkinson family. The article outlines the start of the milling business under Jabez Wilkinson, and details the mill's consequent operation under various members of the m#family. It also contains a profile on Fred Wilkinson, a miller, and his regret about the diminishing number of mills in the local area. It also explains that Fred Wilkinson had to remove the sails and operate the mill by an oil engine due to lack of demand.

"A five-sail landmark"

Cutting from 'Louth Standard' of a profile of Alford's five-sailed mill. The article explains that the mill was built in 1837 by Sam Oxley and was in use until 1955, and then resumed function again in 1957. It also mentions that the mill was restored by the local county council, who now own it.

"A Lincolnshire Country Mill"

Cutting from The Miller detailing the breaking and scalping machine used at the mill, praising its efficiency and reliability as well as its designer Mr William Weaver.

The Miller

"A windmill certificate"

Cutting from 'Lincoln Stamford and Mercury' describing the awarding of a certificate by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings to Kesteven County Council for the successful restoration and purchase of Heckington Mill. The article also mentions the Council's course of action was taken due to the owner's plan to remove the sails.

"A windmill certificate"

Cutting from 'The Lincoln and Stamford Mercury' describing an award given by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings to Kesteven County Council for their preservation of Heckington windmill, presented by Mr. Rex Wailes. The article also contains details of the restoration work done on the mill, and a history of mills in Lincolnshire.

Account Notebook

Account notebook for Hibaldstow Mill, for the second half of 1918.

Reeson, Alfred Brumfield (1872-1944), miller

Account Notebook

Account notebook for Hibaldstow Mill, for the period 1910-1913.

Reeson, Alfred Brumfield (1872-1944), miller

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