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Major, J Kenneth (1928-2009), architect
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Barn-Top Mills

In these research notes, Gareth Hughes delves into the history of Barn-top mills and windpower in farming and industry. Hughes then identifies examples of Barn-top mills and related wind engines.

Hughes, Gareth

"English Windmills & Windmilling"

The Conference Folder for the Avoncroft Museum of Buildings Annual Weekend Conference 1977. Contains information on millwrights including biographical information on Vincent Pargeter and Rex Wailes, Ken Major, Bill Heathershaw of North Leverton Mill, and information on Danzey Green Mill, Norton Lindsey Mill, Chestern Mill, Harbury Mill, Berkswell Mill and Saxon Mill, Guy's Cliffe.

Reports - Kilcott Watermill

Multiple documentation on the condition of Kilcott Watermill including:
(1) A partial copy of a letter from the mill's then owner, W. Medlam, to SPAB requesting advice on prioritisation of repairs at the mill (23 May 1966) and Ken Major's response (12 July 1966) referring to an enclosed report. A full report is not attached to the copy letter but 4 pages rehearsing the mill's incidental history and an extract of repair priorities is attached.
(2) A 13-page report on the condition of Kilcott Mill by Ken Major (undated [July 1966?]) with suggested repairs and their priorities together with a cost estimate.
(3) A 4-page report on the condition of Kilcott Mill by Ken Major (November 1995), the mill being noted as Grade II Listed.
(4) David Nicholl's 16-page report to owners, Mr and Mrs Hayes, detailing the mill's location, history, watercourse, structure, machinery and waterwheel, the latter's condition being assessed as 'fair, considering the age (175 years)' and giving recommendations for the mill's future use and repair. Broad budget costings are also provided.
(5) A stapled bundle of papers relating to Kilcott Watermill which includes extracted pages from Nicholl's report (see (4) above) and 8 photocopied pages of annotated photographs of the mill's interior indicating areas of concern.

Nicholls, David, (1938 - 2020) millwright

Research material on Bollée

Correspondence with Ken Major and photocopies of published works relating to the Ernest-Sylvain Bollée and Auguste Bollée.

Buckland, John Stephen Percy (1935-2006), mill researcher

FWG 03566 - Individuals and general

Correspondence with Ken W. Hamlin; J. Kenneth Major; Archie S. Palmer; H.E.S. Simmons; Lawrence Stevens; Rex Wailes; Gerrard Young and other individuals. Indexed by Ken Kirsopp during stage 2 of Frank Gregory Online.

History Notes of Stanford End Mill on River Loddon (Copy)

Brief history, some millers named: Paler, William; Bye, Joel; Bye, Joel Jnr; Palmer, William; Allen, William; Binge, Chris; Absolom, Phil. Types of grinding stones. 4 pairs of stones; kibbler; crusher; pulleys and centrifuge. (Copy EIGH-05-009)

Eighteen, Brian (1930-2015), local historian

Bray Mill

Greater detail of occupancy of Bray Mill. Domesday Book says 'King Edward held it', therefore before 1066. Jordan de London 1218; Mulewood, Robert 1375; West, Robert 1451; Kember, William 1489; Over, Luke. History of Bray Church.

Over, Luke

Bray Mill - A Summary

Summary of tenants - King Edward (confessor?); Jordan de London 1218; Mulewood, Robert 1375; West, Robert 1451; Kember, William 1489; Over, Luke.

Viner, Sheila

"Kenneth Major"

Obituary in 'The Daily Telegraph' for Ken Major, which ends by mentioning that all his records have been donated to the Mills Archive Trust at Watlington House in Reading.

"Ass-piration"

Piece in 'The Times' about the efforts of Hugo and Kenneth Major to save at least some of the 27 surviving "donkey wheels" that used to draw water up from wells etc.