Wet rot on bin floor at Heage Tower Mill
- GIFF-HWS-01-21
- Item
- 1995
Alan Gifford comments: "There were many problems with water ingress and wet rot was apparent on the bin floor."
Gifford, Alan
Wet rot on bin floor at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "There were many problems with water ingress and wet rot was apparent on the bin floor."
Gifford, Alan
Welding cap rollers for Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The replacement 24 cap rollers were fabricated and machined by Derek Walker."
Gifford, Alan
Wall plaque of George Chell Millwright on Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "George Chell was a millwright from nearby Crich who rebuilt mill after tail winding in 1894. The stone plaque is still visible high in the wall of his house in Crich."
Gifford, Alan
Visitors inside Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The mill was packed with visitors on occasional open days. This view shows crowd waiting to get to upper floor."
Gifford, Alan
View down onto cap over curb at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "An unusual view over the debris filled curb track down onto the old cap."
Gifford, Alan
Vertical larch boards being fitted to the cap at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "Vertical larch boards being fitted to the cap. The water proof membrane and the iron cross are clearly visible."
Gifford, Alan
Three courses of stone rebuilt at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "Three courses of stonework below the curb were taken down and fully rebuilt. It was feared that they were too loose to withstand milling operations"
Gifford, Alan
The wallower and brake wheel meshed at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "Finally the wallower and the brake wheel could be meshed together."
Gifford, Alan
The sixth sail goes on at Heage Windmill
Alan Gifford comments: "The sixth sails is lowered into position about five hours later."
Gifford, Alan
The shop and reception centre at Heage Tower Mill, staffed by volunteers
Alan Gifford comments: "The shop was manned by volunteers who choose to wear costume appropriate to when the mill last operated in the 1900's."
Gifford, Alan
The shop and reception centre at Heage Tower Mill as fitted out by volunteers
Alan Gifford comments: "The entire shop fitting was done by volunteers."
Gifford, Alan
The restored winding gears set up at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "Unusually there are twin drives from the fantail, plus a hand winding facility if so needed. Also visible is one of the truck wheels. All of this was taken off site and refurbished as needed."
Gifford, Alan
The refurbished tower mill at Heage awaits its cap
Alan Gifford comments: "All stone work repairs having been completed the scaffold was removed and the tower awaits the cap."
Gifford, Alan
The refurbished pinion and hand cranking mechinism at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The fantail at Heage operates a pair of twin pinions on the rack inside the top of the tower. A hand cranking mechanism is incorporated, to be used if the wind direction has changed significantly since last in use. This entire system was completely overhauled by the contractors."
Gifford, Alan
The refurbished curb at Heage Tower mill shortly before cap replaced
Alan Gifford comments: "New oak sub curb timbers were fitted before the refurbished curb and internal rack were refitted. New rollers and link bars were installed. A temporary cap was then fitted to protect the interior."
Gifford, Alan
The refurbished brake wheel, wind shaft and iron cross at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "A temporary site work shop was set up to enable the , cap, wooden brake wheel, iron wind shaft and striker gear to be refurbished. New cast iron teeth segments were fitted to the brake wheel."
Gifford, Alan
The poor condition of parts of the stonework on Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The soft ironstone of the tower was badly eroded in places and needed extensive repairs."
Gifford, Alan
The old vat and furniture retained at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The old vat and stone furniture were retained but fitted with a concealed stainless steel lining to satisfy Health and Safety demands."
Gifford, Alan
The cast iron reinforcement of the brake wheel at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The old wooden double cogged great spur was reinforced by carefully fitted iron castings"
Gifford, Alan
The cap being lowered into position at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The cap is being lowered into position on the curb track. There was less than 4" clearance on the diameter of the tower and a great many steadying hands were needed."
Gifford, Alan