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"The sweeps of Shipley Mill turn again in Belloc's honour"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing the opening of the fully restored and functional Shipley Mill. The mill was reopened as a memorial to its previous owner Hilaire Belloc, and the article includes details of the mill's history and restoration effort.

"Belloc's mill at Shipley"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the restoration of Shipley Mill by the county in honour of the memory of its previous owner, Hilaire Belloc. The article is accompanied by a sketch by J. W. Bramham.

"A big lift puts the old mill back on full power"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the completion of restoration on Shipley Mill near Horsham. The article mentions that the mill was restored to full working order through funding from English Heritage, Horsham DIstrict Council and West Sussex County Council.

"Mill restored as Belloc memorial"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by John Richards describing a tour taken around Shipley Mill. The article mentions that the mill is maintained by the West Sussex County Council, and was restored and opened as a memorial to Hilaire Belloc after he died in 1953.

"Fine old smock mill gets a new cap"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the installation of a new cap on Shipley Mill. The article mentions Ernest Hole and Sons Ltd. as responsible for the restoration work, and also includes a brief history of the mill and previous owners, as well as an appeal for more funds needed to complete the restoration.

"Mill celebrates a century"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the celebration of the centenary of Shipley Mill, the memorial to Hilaire Belloc. The article gives a detailed history of the mill, and a short description of the celebrations on the day.

"The hard grind to save a windmill"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' of an article by Faith Lee outlining the determined restoration effort carried out at Nutley windmill in Uckfield. The article gives a brief history of the seven-year effort, and mentions Mr. Tony Turner as the initiator of the project, and Kenneth Hamlin, Tony Shaw and Frank Gregory as the central team.

"Model role for Hill the Mill"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' of an article by Adam Trimingham describing involvement of Peter Hill with West Blatchington windmill. The article mentions that the mill is owned by Hove Council, but that most of the work is carried out by Friends of the mill, chaired by Peter Hill. It also goes over some of the problems faced by those involved in the restoration and maintenance project.

"A Clymping landmark"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the conversion of Tottisham Mill in Clymping into a private residence by Lor Moyne. The article also mentions the appeal the mill has to artists, and is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. Sedgley.

"Mural has scenes from mill's past"

Cutting from 'Chichester Observer' describing the presentation of a historic mural of the mill to Barnham Mill owner Mr. Vic May by Barnham County Primary School headsmaster Mr. Tony Smith. The article mentions Mr. May's intention to restore the painting and hang it in the mill, which he hopes to convert into a museum. It also includes a brief history of the artist, Mr. Frank Potter, and his involvement with the mill.

"Bid to restore old water mill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the restoration of Ifield Mill in Crawley by the University of London Institute of Archaeology Sussex Field Unit and the Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society. The article provides a brief history of the mill, and some of the problems encountered by the group.

Appeal for restoration work at Bolebroke Mill

Cutting from 'East Grinstead Courier' describing an appeal for volunteers by Mr. David Cooper and his wife to restore Bolebroke Mill in Hartfield. The cutting provides a short background on the mill, including its disuse since the end of the second world war and archaeological finds unearthed at the site.

"Saving a windmill"

Cutting from 'Hastings and St. Leonards Observer' referring to an article in 'Evening News' describing the restoration of Mill Green Mill in Ingatestone by Mr. Richard Collinson, and wondering if the same treatment could be applied to Silverhill Mill in Hastings.

Michelham Priory to receive lottery grant

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the awarding of a £45,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant to the watermill at Michelham Priory. The article also mentions that £5,000 was already raised towards repairs for the mill through the Molly Pears Mill Fund, and includes details of further plans for restoration.

"Mill may get sweeps again"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the installation of new sweeps on a corn mill in Arundel by owners Mr. and Mrs. J. K. N. Michell. The article explores the financial difficulties the couple has faced in the restoration project, and mentions the potential for help to be given by the West Sussex County Council.

"Good neighbours... to a windmill"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the conflict of interest between Mr. William Hodgeson and Mr. Vic May regarding restoration efforts to Barnham Windmill depending on the ownership of the cottage on the mill grounds.

"Euro MP helps in mill fight"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the help pledged to Mr. Vic May by Madron Seligman, Conservative Euro MP for West Sussex in the effort to preserve Barnham Windmill.

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