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"History of Bine Mill"

Cutting from 'The West Sussex Gazette' of an article by G. D. Johnston describing the history of Bine Mill at Storrington. It outlines ownership of the mills through the years, as well as technical information about the mill's machinery.

"The wind blows away romance"

Cutting from an unknown source by John Waddell about an attempt to sell a windmill in Sussex by owner and miller Caleb Wright and his son Bob. The article also outlines the way in which windmills are becoming outdated and being replaced by more modern technology.

"Mills for millenium money bid"

Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Express' of an article by David Macaulay describing efforts secure funding for the restoration of mills in East Anglia. The article mentions different avenues pursued for funding, including the Millenium Commission, Norfolk County Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. It also explores the importance of conserving the mills according to different parties.

Submissions on Ifield Mill and Rackham Mill

Cutting from an unknown source containing submissions with information about various mills. The first is from Margaret Holt describing the conversion of Ifield Mill into a youth club, and the transfer of its engine to the Science Museum in South Kensington. The second is from Mrs. I. Cartwright, referring to an earlier submission by Leonard Ford, supplying more information about her family's involvement with Rackham Mill.

"House plan near mill gets thumbs down"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the rejection of plans to build a house in the Barnham Mill grounds due to long-term aims of Arun councillors to restore the mill and turn it into a museum. The article provides details of the particulars of planning permission received by the owner of the mill, as well as organisations who opposed the granting of the application for conversion.

"Windmill preservation plan"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the Millenium Appeal launched by the Society for the Preservation of Barnham Windmill to raise funds for the purchase of Barnham Mill Tower from owner Vic May. The article provides details of the efforts of the group to this end.

"Windmill owner set to hand over future restoration"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the handing over of restoration efforts of Barnham Mill to the Society for the Preservation of Barnham Mill by owner Vic May. The article outlines the hope for the organisation to register as a charity and raise funds for restoration of the mill.

"Vic's victory on mill sale?"

Cutting from 'The Post' of an article by Ariane Koek describing the purchase of a windmill in Barnham by butcher Vic May. The article outlines Mr. May's plans to restore the mill, and also mentions the support he received on his purchase by local organisation The Friends of Barnham Mill.

"Breath of new life?"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing an appeal for £100,000 by owner Vic May to repair his mill in Barnham. The article also mentions a grant received by Mr. May for £22,000 from the E. C., as well as his intentions to give the mill to the village and set up a charitable trust to run it.

"Vic's vision deserves our support"

Cutting from 'Observer' of an article by Vanessa Mills appealing to the local community of Barnham to support mill owner Vic May in his restoration efforts on Barnham Mill. The article provides a detailed history of the mill, as well as Mr. May's efforts to secure funding for his restoration project.

"Butcher's ambitious plans for old mill "

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing Mr. Vic May's plans to restore Barnham Mill. The article mentions Mr. May's plans to restore the mill and convert it into a museum with the theme of energy.

"Derelict water mill found a new lease of life as a restaurant"

Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing the conversion of a watermill in Tuddenham into a restaurant by builder Mr. Ivan Drewry. The article mentions that the mill was owned by Mr. Patrick Rickards, and that Mr. Drewry won an award for his efforts from the Suffolk council.

"Tranquil view of former water mill dates back to the late 1950s"

Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon briefly describing the history of an old watermill at Needham. The article mentions that the mill worked until 1934 when it was sold to Sqn Ldr Brown, and that during the war the machinery was sold for scrap and the building turned into living accommodation in 1971.

"Tide mills"

Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of a submission by H. J. Mason linking work done on Woodbridge tide mill with other tide mills at Fingringhoe, St.Osyth and Thorrington in the 20th century.

"Big wheel"

Article in 'Daily Telegraph' about approaching completion of restoration of Woodbridge tide mill.

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