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"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.

"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.

"Famous landmark saved"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Herald' describing the cancellation of plans to sell West Blatchington windmill and replace it with bungalows. The article mentions Mrs. Bately, honorary secretary of the Society of Sussex Downsmen, had written to the owner of the mill, the Marquess of Abergavenny, to be given the opportunity to purchase the mill should it be put up for sale.

"Along the shore"

Cutting from 'The Post' of an article by Gerard Young describing the changing coastline in Felpham, which includes details of The White Mill on Felpham Beach being taken down in 1879 as a result.

"Town loses windmill landmark"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the demolition of Draper's Mill in Hastings because of its condition upon a recommendation by Rex Wailes. The dismantling was carried out by new owners A. Griffin and Sons.

West Chiltington Mill

Cutting from 'Argus' giving a brief history of West Chiltington Mill, including its relocation from Monkmead in 1830 and its conversion into a house shortly after 1921.

"A fine line on village landmarks"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Gazette' giving a brief history of West Blatchington Mill as specified in a booklet about buildings of architectural interest written by Mr. Michael Ray.

"The mill that moved"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing a brief history of The Windmill in West Chiltington. The article also mentions that the mill went out of function in 1925, and was restored into a private residence, currently occupied by Mr, Peter Crane.

Rye Windmill

Cutting from 'Argus' of a brief description of Rye Windmill. The piece mentions the mill being a reconstruction of Barry's Mill in 1932.

Restoration at West Chiltington Mill

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing the planned restoration to West Chiltington windmill following the grant awarded to owner Mr. Peter Crane for this purpose. The article gives a brief history of the mill, including its ownership by Mr. Wilmer around 1850, and its last owner Mr. Meeton in 1921. It is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. J. H. Harvey.

"Swept aside"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the demolition of Draper's Mill in Silverhill. The article gives a detailed history of the mill, including its previously known as Tivoli Mill.

"The mill at Clymping"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the changing function of Tottisham Mill in Clymping. The article mentions its conversion into a private residence by Lord Moyne, and the new plans to turn it into a guest house by owner Mr. T. Bage. It is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. J. W. Peach.

"Old windmill that became a school"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' giving a brief history of Clymping Mill in Littlehampton, including its ownership by William Barnard in 1799, and its conversion into a private residence and later a school in the 1950s.

"Gerard Young's column"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Gerard Young describing how White Mill at Felpham was swallowed up by the sea. The article details different owners of the mill, as well as the influence it had on William Blake.

"New sweeps for old mill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the replacement of the sweeps on The Windmill in West Chiltington by homeowners Mr. and Mrs. Colin Johnson. The article gives details of the effort, as well as a brief history of the mill and its current use as a home.

"Mill widow faces cash dilemma"

Cutting from 'Worthing Gazette' describing the efforts of Mrs. Helen Roscow to find money after having replaced a fantail on her home in the mill at West Chiltington. The article describes her appeal to various organizations, such as the West Sussex County Council and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

"Windmill's fantail"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of a submission by Lucy M. Meeten referring to a previous article about Meeten's Mill in West Chiltington (see CUTT-00301) correcting the date on which the fan-tail was positioned.

"Off the treadmill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the life of John Davies, a homeowner living in the converted Rock Mill in Washington. The article also provides a detailed history of the mill and its ownership.

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