Cutting from 'Sheffield Telegraph' of a photograph of a windmill at Holbeach. The caption mentions the decline of windmills in Lincolnshire, but that some have been selected for preservation.
Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing the restoration of Sibsey Mill. The article mentions that the work has been commissioned by the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works, and that the mill is owned by Mr. R. H. Crawford. It also specifies that the work will be carried out by Alford millwrighting firm R. Thompson and Son.
Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing the installation of a sixth sail on Trader Mill at Sibsey. The article also provides details of other aspects of the mill's restoration, including that Alford millwrights R. Thompson and Son were working on the building.
Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Echo' describing millwright Tom Davies' task of repainting Heckington Mill as part of its maintenance. The article also mentions that Mr. Davies works for Alford millwrighting firm R. Thompson and Sons.
Piece in 'The Sunday Telegraph' in praise of the people, especially those in the Windmills and Watermills Section of the S.P.A.B., who are active in preserving our mills heritage.
Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' of a photograph of Wrawby post mill. The caption mentions that the restored mill is now operated by volunteers, and that it is open to the public
Cutting from 'Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph' describing the opening of Wrawby post mill for a bank holiday weekend. The article also contains details of the restoration effort at the mill, and provides a brief history of the building.
Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Chronicle' describing the successful restoration of Wrawby post mill. The article contains details of the restoration effort, and mentions that the mill is now open to the public. It also gives a brief history of the mill.
Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing the formation of the Lady Winfrede Elwes Memorial Trust for the restoration of Wrawby post mill. The article outlines fundraising efforts by the Trust and also provides a brief history of the mill.
Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing the formation of the Lady Winfrede Elwes Memorial Trust for the restoration of Wrawby post mill. The article outlines fundraising efforts by the Trust and also provides a brief history of the mill.
Cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph' describing Captain Jeremy Elwes' contribution of £100 towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill, and Mr. Walter John Andrew's hope that the mill could be fully restored with the help of local farmers. The article also contains Mr. Andrew's memories of when he worked at the mill as a young boy, and mentions that both the Ministry of Works and Lindsey County Council could not contribute towards the cause.
Cutting from 'Sheffield Telegraph' describing Captain Jeremy Elwes' contribution of £100 towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill, and Mr. Walter John Andrew's hope that the mill could be fully restored with the help of local farmers. The article also contains Mr. Andrew's memories of when he worked at the mill as a young boy.
Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing Captain Jeremy Elwes' contribution of £100 towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill, and Mr. Walter John Andrew's hope that the mill could be fully restored with the help of local farmers. The article also contains Mr. Andrew's memories of when he worked at the mill as a young boy.
Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing an appeal made by Capt. Jeremy Elwes to the Lindsey County Council for the restoration of Waltham post mill. The article also contains details of a report prepared by Mr. R. L. Stirling opposing the project, and outlines other restoration efforts made by various counties for their local mills.
Cutting from 'Yorkshire Post' describing the donation of £200 worth of seasoned oak by the Earl of Yarborough for the restoration of Wrawby post mill, headed by Capt. Jeremy Elwes.
Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Star' describing Captain Jeremy Elwes' appeal to the Lindsey County Council to contribute £500 towards the restoration of Wrawby post mill. The article also contains details of opposing arguments to the project presented by Concillor R. B. Mellor.