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Two 18th century documents relating to mills at Haughton and Thoresby Park, and to tree planting in the parkland of the Duke of Kingston (the Pierrepont Family)

1 folded sheet measuring 38cm x 31cm recording an agreement between the agent of the Duchess of Kingston and Thomas Thorpe (miller) relating to the diversion of the water supply to Haughton Mill and a weekly lease of new corn mill at Thoresby Park, the Duchess' corn and malt to be ground free of charge. For further content click on the link to the document transcription. A second folded sheet measuring 41cm x 31cm gives, "An Account of all the Trees taken out of the Nurserys and Planted in the Parke to 31 December 1762", seeming to relate to tree planting at either Thoresby Park or Holme Pierrepont Hall.

Mortgage and sale of a post mill at Messingham, Lincolnshire

Single vellum sheet (approx 77 x 60 cm) comprising a mortgage for £200 and bill of sale of the "Wind Post Mill" at Messingham as further security. Parties include Richard Kirkland, miller, and his wife (the prior miller's daughter) who signs by "her mark". Original document available for reference. For content click on the link to the document transcription.

Warrant of Attorney to act in a legal action concerning two windmills in Ringland, Norfolk

One sheet of paper measuring 41 cm x 33 cm and folded in two. This warrant of attorney appoints two members of the King's Bench to act on William Christmas Rivett's behalf "in an action of Trespass and Ejectment of Farm" concerning various land and properties, including two windmills, at Ringland owned by Edward Palmer Clarke of Wymondham, Norfolk.

Joseph Tripp

Joseph Tripp, miller at Stallingborough windmill (born 5 September 1847). From the photo album of his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Tripp (born 28 August 1874).

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Family and their dogs

Picture of a small family (both parents and one child and two dogs). The subjects appear to be Mrs L C Cranfield, and her husband Mr J G Cranfield (founder of Cranfield Brothers Limited).

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Portrait of Joseph Hammond

Joseph Hammond, last miller at Windmill Hill. He held patent for Hammond's Sweep Governor. Joseph Hammond and his brother were both millers and married two sisters on the same day. Photographer Elliott and Fry, 347-349 Edgware Road, London.

Employees of the Reynold's Mill, Gloucester, featuring William R Voller

The packet in which this negative was presented is labelled 'Reynolds' Mill, Gloucester[;] Voller - extreme right'. Presumably of the employees at Reynolds' Mill, Gloucester, with W. R. Voller on the extreme right. Another copy of this negative was found in a packet simply labeled "W.R. Voller, The Miller", seen in GJON-IMG-61A. The 3 identical photographs can be seen in GJON-IMG-61B, GJON-IMG-61C, and GJON-IMG-61D.

The Miller

W. R. Voller 'The Miller'

The packet in which this negative was presented is labelled 'Reynolds' Mill, Gloucester[;] Voller - extreme right', but this image is in fact an extract from 'The Miller' containing a portrait of W. R. Voller. The article is about Gloucester milling, where Reynolds Mill is located. Another identical copy of this negative can be seen GJON-IMG-60A, this negative was found in a different packet simply labeled "W.R. Voller, The Miller"

The Miller

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