- CUTT-00044
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- 15 March 2012
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Cutting from 'North Norfolk News' outlining efforts of the North Norfolk District Council to track down the owner of Briggate Mill in order to have repairs to the mill carried out.
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Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'North Norfolk News' outlining efforts of the North Norfolk District Council to track down the owner of Briggate Mill in order to have repairs to the mill carried out.
"New team to tackle windmill refurbishment"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' announcing a new board of trustees for a windmill in Dereham. The article also describes efforts by the board, led by chairman Brian Webb, to restore the mill.
"Mills for millenium money bid"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Express' of an article by David Macaulay describing efforts secure funding for the restoration of mills in East Anglia. The article mentions different avenues pursued for funding, including the Millenium Commission, Norfolk County Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. It also explores the importance of conserving the mills according to different parties.
"Emneth loses an old landmark"
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Cutting from 'Isle of Ely and Wisbech Advertiser' describing the removal of Emneth Mill in Wisbech after its sale by Mr. J. F. Racey to Messrs. R. W. Thomas and Co. Ltd. The article also contains a detailed history of the mill and its ownership.
"No trouble as work starts at mill"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Evening News' describing the restoration of Hempnall Mill. The article mentions the project was carried out by millwrights John Lawn and Philip Leonard and that the mill was owned by the Hempnall Church and Town Estates Property Charity. It also includes a brief history of the mill and plans for future use of the building.
"Tower mill became an unusual five-storey home for a family"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing the conversion of a Worstead tower mill into a house by Mr. David Robinson. The article also contains a brief history of the mill and its previous ownership.
"Much to admire about this restored water mill"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing the restoration of a watermill in Burnham Overy after it was damaged in a fire in 1959. The article also gives a brief history of the mill, and mentions that the mill was acquired by the National Trust when it ceased production in 1939.
"Fortunes turned for once-derelict windmill"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing the restoration of a windmill at Wicklewood. The article also contains details of the mill's history and ownership.
"Water mill last produced flour during the First World War"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing the history of Horstead Mill on the River Bure. The article outlines the mill's various uses and owners over the years.
"When flames swept through Horstead Mill"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing a fire at Horstead Mill in January 1963. The article also mentions that the mill had been restored by Mr. L. Hector Read the previous year, and that there were plans to build a hotel and recreational facility on the site.
"Windpump was the last of its kind in Britain"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing the history of St. Olaves Mill, including its ownership over the years and restoration work done to it in 1974.
"Mill was one of the first of its kind in the county"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing the history of Sculthorpe Mill, including its ownership under the Fairbairn family until 1947.
"Water mill featured in print before its eventual demolition"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing the history of Honingham Watermill and its being featured in various publications. The article also mentions that the mill was eventually demolished in 1966.
"Mill by Suffolk stretch of river which teemed with eels"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon briefly describing the history of Wortwell Mill. The article mentions it was due to be auctioned in 1973, and had been owned by Mr. Arthur Bush, who profited from the large population of eels in the river by his mill.
"Attentive audience enjoys a good view of river anglers"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon briefly describing the history of Gogg's Mill in Fakenham. The article also mentions it was demolished by the Norfolk River Board in 1955.
"Majestic Broadland site has stood test of time"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon briefly describing the history of Hunsett drainage mill. The article also mentions that the nearby mill house was restored.
"Mill House merited a mention in work of Nikolaus Pevsner"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon briefly describing the history of Ellingham Watermill. The article mentions that the mill was sold to Mr. Hutson in 1966, and that the nearby mill house was mentioned by Nikolaus Pevsner in his series on English buildings.
"Atmospheric essay gives a glimpse of changing times at mill"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon briefly describing the operation of Hempstead Mill as detailed in an essay by Jane Hales from 1954. The article also provides a short history of the mill and its ownership.
"Ancient water mill even got a mention in the Domesday Book"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon briefly describing the history of Millgate Mill. The article also mentions that the mill was referred to in the Domesday Book and details its ownership over the years.
"Mill and six acres of pasture sold for just £14,000 in 1970"
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Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon briefly describing the history of Tharston Mill. The article also mentions that the mill was auctioned in 1970 and bought by David Langridge, who converted the mill into living accommodation.