- FWGC-1111674
- Item
- 24 September 1958
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Post mill, with sails, scaffolded for repainting and preserved tower mill, without sails, in background.
Gregory, Frank William (1917-1998), mill researcher
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Post mill, with sails, scaffolded for repainting and preserved tower mill, without sails, in background.
Gregory, Frank William (1917-1998), mill researcher
House conversion, scaffolded for repairs, with damaged sails, Waterhall Mill, Patcham
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Gregory, Frank William (1917-1998), mill researcher
Exterior of brick/weatherboarded watermill
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Showing millwrights building new wooden wheel.
Gregory, Frank William (1917-1998), mill researcher
Part of exterior of mill in 06_03
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Showing completed wheel.
Gregory, Frank William (1917-1998), mill researcher
"Argos Hill Windmill Restoration Notes"
Part of Small Donations
Bates, Martin
Ifield Mill, Ifield, wheel during restoration
Part of Arthur Lowe Collection
Lowe, Arthur
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of a submission by Francis Cowper hoping for the restoration of Storrington Mill.
Durrington Mill, High Salvington, under repair
Part of Kenneth G Farries Collection
Second photograph showing the repair of Durrington Mill in High Salvington near Worthing in West Sussex. The photograph shows the mill from the side. Photographed by Kenneth G. Farries in August 1960.
Farries, Kenneth G, author
Durrington Mill, High Salvington, under repair
Part of Kenneth G Farries Collection
Third photograph showing Durrington Mill in High Salvington near Worthing in West Sussex under repair. This photograph shows the mill from a close angle. Photographed by Kenneth G. Farries in August 1960.
Farries, Kenneth G, author
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Herald' of an article by Jocelyn Hollebone describing the successful restoration efforts at Salvington Mill. The parties involved in the repairs were the West Sussex County Council and the Friends of High Salvington Mill. The article also recalls past problems at the mill and Worthing Borough Council's effort to restore it, as well as the formation of the Salvington Mill Trust, who would be responsible for the mill's complete restoration.
"Windmill to take on new lease of life"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Bognor Observer' describing the restoration effort at Nyetimber mill, revealing plans to use the land as a sheltered housing scheme and convert the mill into a warden's home.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'The West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of an article describing the potential moving of an old mill at Arundel to make way for new property development. The development firm, Wimpey Homes, was willing to demolish the mill and transport it to the Chalk Pits Museum at Amberley, where they would also potentially restore it, all at their own cost. Mr. Miles Southcombe was the spokesperson for Wimpey Homes, and the mill was previously occupied by James Penfold, Ltd.
"Anglers may save the old mill"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Argus' detailing the possible purchase of Rowner Mill by the Fine Fishers Club from the West Sussex River Board. Mr. Philip Pickering, the club's curator, revealed that there were plans to lease the mill and convert it into a clubhouse. The article also provides a brief history of the mill.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Argus' describing the efforts to dismantle Lurgashall watermill near Petworth and re-erect it in the Open Air Museum at Singleton. The article mentions that the mill was offered to the Museum by the Leconfield Estate Company, and also provides some technical details about the project.
"Historic engines drive his dream"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Sussex Express and County Herald' of an article by Michael Plumb describing the efforts of Jonathan Minns to restore the watermill at his residence at Watermill House in Hellingly, as well as a pumping station for conversion into a museum. The article gives a brief history of Mr. Minns' personal life, as well as details of his restoration efforts and intended use of the buildings once his projects are completed.
"Plans to restore Ifield Mill"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Crawley and District Observer' describing the permission granted to Sussex Industrial Archaeological Society and Crawley and Mid-Sussex Archaeological Group by Crawley Borough Council to restore Ifield Mill. The article also gives a brief history of the mill and potential plans for restoration by a group of volunteers led by Ted Henbery of the Sussex Society.
"Sussex mill needs £500 repairs "
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Southern Weekly News' describing the need for £500 to repair the sweeps and fantail of Barnham Mill. The also article mentions that an application for financial aid for the repairs to the West Sussex County Council had been rejected.
"Mill restorers face 25 years of hard grind"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of an article by A. J. McIlroy describing the restoration effort of a group of seven men on Oldland Mill in Keymer. The team had been working on the mill since 1981, and the article mentions that there would be at least ten more years of work ahead of the team. It also provides a brief history of the mill, as well as the plans for it once restoration is completed.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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.
Restoration at West Chiltington Mill
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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.