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"Water mill wheel, Beckley Furnace"

Cutting from an unknown source of a short entry by Edmund Austen outlining the taking of the mill by Mr. W. C. Hewett of Rye. The entry gives a brief history of the mill, including its ownership by the Miller family and a fire that destroyed it on 15 April 1909.

"Old mill on the move?"

Cutting from 'The West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of an article describing the potential moving of an old mill at Arundel to make way for new property development. The development firm, Wimpey Homes, was willing to demolish the mill and transport it to the Chalk Pits Museum at Amberley, where they would also potentially restore it, all at their own cost. Mr. Miles Southcombe was the spokesperson for Wimpey Homes, and the mill was previously occupied by James Penfold, Ltd.

"Kipling mill works again after 70 years"

Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of a short article describing the restarting of production at Parker Mill in Sussex. The National Trust reopened the water-powered flour mill which was re-purposed by Rudyard Kipling to provide electricity to his home in 1903, and the Army School of Engineering in Kent repaired it for flour production.

"Mill will not be preserved"

Cutting from 'Kent and Sussex Courier' describing the unsuccessful appeal for a building preservation order by Uckfield and District Preservation Society for New Mill at Crowborough Warren. The appeal was rejected by Uckfield Rural Council.

Fire at Mill House, Aldingbourne

Cutting from an 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of a short entry about a fire at Mill House in Aldingbourne. The article gives a brief overview of the damage caused to the mill house, owned by Mr. and Mrs. R. Morris.

"A plan to save and preserve Kipling's mill"

Cutting from an 'Kent and Sussex Courier' of an article describing plans to restore Kipling's mill in Sussex. The article outlines plans for the mill to be converted into a museum for educational purposes, and also appeals for help for the project.

"Navy men help to restore old mill"

Cutting from 'Midhurst and Petworth Observer' of an article describing voluntary efforts of mechanicians from the Air Engineering School at H.M.S Daedalus to help restore Burton Mill, owned by West Sussex County council. The team was led by Mr. Alan Allnut, West Sussex secretary of Sussex Industrial Archaeological Society. The article also outlines the plans to restore grinding machinery by Mrs. Anne Mills.

"A year's work on the old mill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article describing voluntary efforts of mechanicians from the Air Engineering School at H.M.S Daedalus to help restore Burton Mill, owned by West Sussex County council. The team was led by Mr. Alan Allnut, West Sussex secretary of Sussex Industrial Archaeological Society. The article also outlines the plans to restore grinding machinery by Mrs. Anne Mills.

"Old Broadwater Mill memories"

Cutting from 'Worthing Gazette' of an entry by Mrs. H. S. Bone thanking the editor of the Gazette for an article related to Broadwater Mill. In it she mentions her grandfather, the late Charles Carter, was the millwright.

"Old Sussex tide-mills"

Cutting from 'The West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of an article by Robert Ashby outlining the history of tide-mills in Sussex. The article mentions some prominent mills such as the Bishopston Tide-Mill, and others located at Pagham Harbour, Fishbourne, and Birdham Pool. The article is more detailed about Slipper Mill, and its initial ownership by Thomas Pelham in 1761, and later by the Catt family. The article also includes details of the Royal Naval Air Service using the mill as a training base, as well as its use as a military training base during the second world war. It also alludes to the work of local artist Stanley Tubbs and his involvement with the mills.

"Kipling's water mill turns again"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' of a short article about the completed restoration of Kipling's mill at Bateman's. The opening ceremony was performed by Lord Gibson, Chairman of the Arts Council, and the article goes on to elaborate the objective of the National Trust to preserve historical buildings.

"Sacks appeal"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Chris Arnot describing Green's Mill in Nottingham. The article outlines the history of the mill, and the involvement of mathematical pioneer George Green. The article also looks at the restoration efforts carried out by Professor Lawrie Challis of Nottingham University, and includes details of the mills current functions.

"Home 'too close to old mill'"

Cutting from an unknown source outlining the potential refusal of Mr. J. North's planning application to build a home close to Old Mill in Hibaldstow. The appeal was made to the North Lincs Council, but the English Heritage opposed the building of the home at the site for various reasons.

"Repair order on ruined mill"

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.

"Famous mill collapses"

Cutting from 'Kent Messenger' describing the collapse of West Hougham windmill on Mill Farm, owned by Messrs. Benjamin and Ernest Tanton. The collapsed was witnessed by Mr. T. J. Gaudsen. The article also outlines a brief history of the mill, including its use as a military rendezvous point.

"Autumn in all its glory"

Cutting from 'News Chronicle' of an article by Stanley Baron describing the technical operation of a watermill used to grind grain for animal feed in Little Faringdon by miller Harold Lock and his wife.

House Mill saved from demolition

Cutting from 'The Observer' about a demolition plan for the House Mill in East London that had been turned down. The application for demolition was filed by the lessee of the mill, Bass Charington Vintners, but was turned down due to protests.

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