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Worth saving our windmills"

Piece in 'The Sunday Telegraph' in praise of the people, especially those in the Windmills and Watermills Section of the S.P.A.B., who are active in preserving our mills heritage.

Wrawby post mill still functional

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' of a photograph of Wrawby post mill. The caption mentions that the restored mill is now operated by volunteers, and that it is open to the public

"Your last chance to 'tilt' this summer"

Cutting from 'Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph' describing the opening of Wrawby post mill for a bank holiday weekend. The article also contains details of the restoration effort at the mill, and provides a brief history of the building.

"Blowing in the wind"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Chronicle' describing the successful restoration of Wrawby post mill. The article contains details of the restoration effort, and mentions that the mill is now open to the public. It also gives a brief history of the mill.

"Trust will restore Wrawby's post mill"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing the formation of the Lady Winfrede Elwes Memorial Trust for the restoration of Wrawby post mill. The article outlines fundraising efforts by the Trust and also provides a brief history of the mill.

"This will become... this"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing the formation of the Lady Winfrede Elwes Memorial Trust for the restoration of Wrawby post mill. The article outlines fundraising efforts by the Trust and also provides a brief history of the mill.

"Demolition threat to rare old windmill"

Cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph' describing Captain Jeremy Elwes' contribution of £100 towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill, and Mr. Walter John Andrew's hope that the mill could be fully restored with the help of local farmers. The article also contains Mr. Andrew's memories of when he worked at the mill as a young boy, and mentions that both the Ministry of Works and Lindsey County Council could not contribute towards the cause.

"Fight to save ruined windmill"

Cutting from 'Sheffield Telegraph' describing Captain Jeremy Elwes' contribution of £100 towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill, and Mr. Walter John Andrew's hope that the mill could be fully restored with the help of local farmers. The article also contains Mr. Andrew's memories of when he worked at the mill as a young boy.

"Fight to preserve windmill landmark"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing Captain Jeremy Elwes' contribution of £100 towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill, and Mr. Walter John Andrew's hope that the mill could be fully restored with the help of local farmers. The article also contains Mr. Andrew's memories of when he worked at the mill as a young boy.

"'Save county's windmills' plea"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing an appeal made by Capt. Jeremy Elwes to the Lindsey County Council for the restoration of Waltham post mill. The article also contains details of a report prepared by Mr. R. L. Stirling opposing the project, and outlines other restoration efforts made by various counties for their local mills.

"Earl gives timber"

Cutting from 'Yorkshire Post' describing the donation of £200 worth of seasoned oak by the Earl of Yarborough for the restoration of Wrawby post mill, headed by Capt. Jeremy Elwes.

"Help for Wrawby's post mill"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Star' describing Captain Jeremy Elwes' appeal to the Lindsey County Council to contribute £500 towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill. The article also contains details of opposing arguments to the project presented by Concillor R. B. Mellor.

"Farmers may save old mill"

Cutting from 'The Telegraph' describing Captain Jeremy Elwes' contribution of £100 towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill, and Mr. Walter John Andrew's hope that the mill could be fully restored with the help of local farmers. The article also contains Mr. Andrew's memories of when he worked at the mill as a young boy.

"Councillor makes £100 bid to save Wrawby post mill"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing Councillor J. G. G. P. Elwes' protest of the decision made by the County Planning Committee's decision to allow the owner of Wrawby post mill to demolish the building. The article also details Mr. Elwes' willingness to donate £100 towards the estimated £2,000 project.

"£500 gift towards Lincs windmill"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Echo' describing the contribution of £500 by the Lindsey County Council towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill. The article also contains brief profiles of other local mills that the Council was planning to spend money on.

"Fight for a mill"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Echo' describing the restoration effort made for the post mill at Wrawby headed by Capt. Jeremy Elwes. The article also mentions that the Lady Winfrede Elwes Trust was set up for the mill.

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