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Opening of milling museum at Polegate Windmill

Cutting from 'Sussex Express and County Herald' about the opening of a milling museum at the Polegate Windmill. The opening was carried out by Rex Wailes, and the article also mentions a model windmill, made by Mr. Frank Gregory, as an exhibit of particular interest.

"New exhibition about old Sussex windmills"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' about an exhibition on Sussex's windmills at Rustington Heritage Centre. The article gives a brief history of windmills in Sussex and mentions the involvement of Mr. Victor Sheppard and Mr. Frank Gregory in staging the exhibition.

"Windmills on their minds"

Cutting from 'Littlehampton Gazette' about an exhibition on Sussex's windmills at Rustington Heritage Centre. The article gives a brief history of windmills in Sussex and mentions the involvement of Mr. Victor Sheppard and Mr. Frank Gregory in staging the exhibition.

"Wind powers back into the limelight"

Cutting from 'Argus' about an exhibition about Sussex windmills at the Steyning Museum. Curator Tricia Semple credited Mr. Frank Gregory for being instrumental in supplying many of the models that were on display.

"Windmills"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail describing the restoration efforts on windmills in Sussex according to recommendations made by the County Planning Committee of West Sussex County Council. This article focuses on the history of Heene Mill, formerly known as Heind Mille, and gives an outline of its history and ownership.

"Millstones in a Dutch garden"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail detailing the history of Heene Mill and Worthing Mill in Sussex. The article concludes the history of Heene Mill (see CUTT-00088) and outlines its different functions and owners. It also includes a history of Worthing Mill.

"Election threat to shopkeepers"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail detailing the history of the Navarino Mills in Sussex. The article gives some background on Worthing political procedure, and also goes over a history of the mills, including ownership and millwrights who worked there.

"Tribe's folly and the mill without a name"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail detailing the history of the Brougham-road and Broadwater mills. The article gives a history of the mills, including the fact that the actual name of Brougham-road mill is not known. It also gives details of the mills' ownership and their various functions in the local community.

"Worthing's last windmill"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail detailing the history of the Broadwater mill in Worthing, including its ownership and eventual ruin. The article then continues on to describe Salvington mill, again going over its history, ownership, and technical role.

"Kept his coffin under the bed"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail detailing the history of Highdown mill in Ferring. The article goes over the history of the mill, including an important archaeological find in the area. It also focuses on the personal story of the miller, John Oliver.

"A miller built the baths"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail concluding his series of articles on windmills in Worthing. The article highlights the impact of incomplete information on the assumptions one might make about mill ownership, and the inconsistencies that can arise thereof.

"Windmill memories"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of a submission by A. Longley, offering further information about the people involved in the windmills of Worthing outlined in Henfrey Smail's eight-article series. The article focuses on the Navarino mills in particular.

"Famous watermill grinding to a halt"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' describing the sale of Terwick Mill in Midhurst by owners Edward and Dennis Ayling. The article cites hard economic times as the reason for sale of the mill, and also speculates what it might be used for in the future.

"Fight to preserve mill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser'' describing the rejection of demolition plans of Tottisham Mill at Climping. The demolition was proposed by the owner of the mill, the Marchioness of Normanby, and opposed by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, the Sussex Archaeological Society's Industrial Archaeology Group, and Littlehampton Natural Science and Archaeology Society. The article goes over some potential preservation efforts, and also includes a brief history of the mill.

Vivien Leigh moves into Tickerage Mill.

Cutting from an unknown source describing actress Vivien Leigh and her fiance John Merivale taking up residence in Tickerage Mill near Uckfield. The article gives details of Ms. Leigh's career and personal life as well.

"Sold... to Miss Leigh, this 100-acre retreat in the country"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Paul Tanfield describing the purchase of Tickerage Mill by actress Vivien Leigh. The article mentions some previous owners of the mill, including Kenneth Letts and Ronald Armstrong-Jones, and also gives an account of some aspects of Leigh's personal life.

"Fine property angling for your attention"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of a property listing for Terwick Mill at Trotton. The listing goes into a detailed description of the interior of the property and quality of the surrounding area.

Terwick mill for sale

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' written by John Richards of a property listing for Terwick Mill at Trotton. The listing briefly lists the qualities of the property and includes a short history of the mill.

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