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1837 mortgage indenture, with transcript

1837 mortgage indenture, with transcript

This indenture concerns a mortgage taken out by James Nokes (the builder of Upminster Windmill) in 1837. The pdf file contains a facsimile of the original document, and a transcript of the old English text, plus notes. A reproduction of the document typeset in a readable font is also included.

"A coat of paint"

"A coat of paint"

Cutting from "Evening News" picturing painters at work on Moreton windmill, which has escaped a plan to dismantle it.

"A fine example of an old mill"

"A fine example of an old mill"

Cutting from 'Essex Countryside' describing Mountnessing Mill. The article includes a brief history of the mill under the ownership of the last miller, Mr. Robert Agniss, as well as restoration carried out at the mill under the ownership of the Essex County Council. It also gives a detailed description of the mill's structure.

"A Home with Character"

"A Home with Character"

Piece from a local paper saying that Tiptree Rural Council is urging Essex CC to allow their windmill to be turned into living accomodation, so as to keep it in good order.

"A local landmark falling into decay"

"A local landmark falling into decay"

Cutting from 'Halstead Gazette' describing the history of Gainsford End Mill. The article gives a detailed description of the operation of the mill and the various changes that took place there over the years.

"A smock windmill"

"A smock windmill"

Cutting from 'The Field' of a submission by Mr. A. F. Eve describing the rapid deterioration of a smock mill in Orsett and an appeal for its restoration. The submission also includes a brief history of the mill.

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