Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of a photograph of Bocking Mill recommending its preservation. The article also mentions the that the owner of the mill had offered the building and its surrounding areas for this purpose.
Cutting from 'Halstead Gazette' describing the danger to Bocking Mill where a patch of grass in its surrounding area caught fire. The article mentions the swift action of the Braintree Fire Brigade, who prevented any damage to the mill.
Cutting from 'Essex Chronicle' describing the danger to Bocking Mill where a patch of grass in its surrounding area caught fire. The article mentions the swift action of the Braintree Fire Brigade, who prevented any damage to the mill.
Cutting from 'Leeds Mercury' describing Me. K. S. Wood's efforts to record a photograph of Bocking Mill after hearing the news that it might collapse. The article also mentions Mr. Wood's other artistic exploits to do with mills.
Cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph' describing the requirement of £2,500 for repairs to Bocking Mill, and the plan to apply for a grant towards this end from the Essex County Council.
Cutting from 'Evening News' describing the deterioration at Bocking Mill. The article mentions a survey carried out on the mill by Rex Wailes, a report of which was submitted to the Braintree Council, who own the mill. It also explains that no further repairs can be done to the mill until an estimate of the total cost is obtained.
Cutting from 'Evening Standard' describing the decision made by the Braintree Council to contribute £1 for every £1 raised by the public for the repair of Bocking Mill.
Cutting from 'Evening Standard' describing the appeal for the preservation of Britain's mills by the special committee for mills headed by Lord Amulree at the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. The article gives a brief history of the appeal, and mentions the interest of local authorities in preserving the mills in their own areas.
Cutting from 'East Anglian Daily Times' describing the donation of a further £100 towards the restoration of Bocking Mill by Tottenham Hotspurs president Mr. F. J. Bearman. The article mentions his previous donation of 50 guineas, and includes a brief description of the mill's history and Mr. Bearman's attachment to it.
Cutting from 'East Anglian Daily Times' describing the opening of Bocking Mill to the public. The article contains details of the ceremony, as well as a brief history of the mill.
Cutting from 'The Guardian' describing the contribution of 50 guineas towards the restoration of Bocking Mill by Mr. F. J. Bearman, a Tottenham Hotspurs football club director. The article also outlines the fundraising effort according to Mr. Chris Walker, chairman of the Braintree Council, and provides a brief history of the mill.
Cutting from 'Essex Chronicle' describing the successful fundraising of half the amount needed for the repair of Bocking Mill by the Bocking Windmill Appeal Committee. The article contains details of the fundraising effort, and mentions that the Braintee Urban Council are to meet the other half of the total cost.
Cutting from 'Evening Standard' describing the contribution of 50 guineas towards the restoration of Bocking Mill by Mr. F. J. Bearman, a Spurs football club director. The article also outlines the fundraising effort according to Mr. Chris Walker, chairman of the Braintree Council, and provides a brief history of the mill.
Cutting from 'Essex Weekly News' of a submission by C. A. Walker appealing for funds for the restoration of Bocking Mill. The submission also provides a brief history of the mill under the Tabor family.