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"Light work of a millstone"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing how a millstone from Polegate windmill needed to be repaired by wheelwright David Bysouth. The article contains details about the millstone's history, and also mentions that it was given to Polegate mill by the owners of a private mill.

"The shipping chief... and four millstones"

Cutting from 'Evening Standard' describing the restoration of a millhouse at Mill End Green by Mr. David Drysdale and his wife. The article also mentions Mr. Drysdale's need to dispose of four millstones he found in the structure, as well as the windmill's main beams.

"Millstone ran amok"

Cutting from 'Kentish Gazette' an incident at Breach Mill where a millstone rolled out of the mill and into the Nailbourne Valley during installation. The article also mentions Mr. Johnnie White as the owner of the mill, and that the mill was later demolished.

"Yaxley Stone Mill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the fate of the millstones from the demolished Yaxley windmill. The article mentions that some went into the garden of Mr. G. S. Watson, while others went to Mr. T. Ellington. It also provides a brief history of the mill and its ownership from the inscriptions on the stones.

"An old mill still hard at work"

Cutting from 'Southport Visitor' of an article by Frank Tryer of a detailed history of Moor Lane Mill in Crosby, including its structure, ownership, and operation over the years. The article also contains details about the use of millstones in the mill.

"Windmill set to swing 30ft sails into action"

Cutting from 'Lancashire Evening Post' of an article by Christine Plant describing the restoration of Lytham Mill to full functionality after the installation of a new pair of millstones. The article also speculates about possible upgrading of the sails, and provides a brief history of the mill.

"Windmill Land relic"

Cutting from 'West Lancashire Evening Gazette' describing the discovery of a millstone near Whinney Heys Hall Farm. The article also contains details of the stone's appearance.

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