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"Restoration work at Burton Mill"

Cutting from 'The West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of an article describing the initiation of plans to restore Burton Mill. The article describes how the West Sussex County Council leased to mill the Mrs. Anne Mills, who planned to make the mill operational again. Mr. Alan Allnut, secretary of Sussex Industrial Archaeological Society, was responsible for leading volunteers in the project.

"Old mill just a shell"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing the rejection of the appeal to preserve Storrington Mill by Mr. F. W. Eddolls of the Planning Committee. The article details how various assessors found the mill unworthy of the preservation efforts.

"Save the mill if he wins"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' describing a declaration by Mr. C. S. Baker-Beall, owner of Pagham Mill, that he would preserve his windmill and open it to the public if an application to build a petrol station between the mill and the road was approved. The article mentions that the council was opposed to this idea, and their objection was supported by deputy clerk Mr. Eric Loveys, area planning officer Mr. L. N. French, and chief planning assistant Mr. R. A. Cooke.

"Legacy lapped by the concrete tide"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing a brief history of Old Mill Cottage in Worthing. The article cites Mrs. Doris Lewin as the owner at the time, but also mentions that she was planning on selling the cottage. It also laments the lack of preservation of old mills due to urban development.

"Mills go back to the grindstone"

Cutting from 'Reveille' of an article by Christine Garbutt that describes the history of windmills and their function in generating power. The article also mentions various restoration work being done on mills, including a windmill at Wrawby in Lincolnshire, Lowfield Heath windmill near Gatwick airport, and Outwood Mill near Reigate.

Windmill becomes part of a house

Cutting from 'The Courier' describing how homeowner Mr. A. J. Holcombe integrated part of an old windmill into the building of his house. The article mentions that the mill was last operational in 1922.

"Vic puts wind into old mill's sweeps"

Cutting from 'Observer' of an article by Kevin Smith describing efforts by Vic May to restore Barnham Mill in order to preserve some heritage in West Sussex. As part of his fundraising, Mr. May applied for a grant from the EC's Commission of Historical and Architectural Heritage.

"The miller's tale"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' of an article by Sue Bishop describing efforts by Caleb Newnham's family to restore his old post mill in East Sussex. The East Sussex County Council provided funding for the restoration, and a Manpower Services Commission provided some of the labour.

Restoration efforts at Salvington Mill

Cutting from 'Herald' describing the various problems and restoration efforts carried out at Salvington mill. The Worthing Borough Council eventually bought the mill to begin repairs to it in earnest.

"Winds of change..."

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.

"Mill rescue operation"

Cutting from 'The Post' of an article describing the restoration efforts at Nyetimber mill. The working machinery from the mill was rescued by a team from the Singleton Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, and museum director Chris Zeuner aimed to use it for restoration of the mill. A brief history of the mill is provided, including a record of one of its early millers being William Adams, and the article also mentions a fire at the mill on 14 June 1962.

Restoration work done at Fittleworth Mill.

Cutting from 'The West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of a short article by Lucy Bell describing the restoration work being done at Fittleworth Mill. The project was carried out by Wessex Timber Preservation, Ltd. and the mill is cited as being the manor mill of Amberley owned by the Bishop of Chichester. The restoration is part of an effort to preserve old buildings and their characters, as well as trying to get more efficient use out of them.

"Old mill on the move?"

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.

"Kipling mill works again after 70 years"

Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of a short article describing the restarting of production at Parker Mill in Sussex. The National Trust reopened the water-powered flour mill which was re-purposed by Rudyard Kipling to provide electricity to his home in 1903, and the Army School of Engineering in Kent repaired it for flour production.

"A plan to save and preserve Kipling's mill"

Cutting from an 'Kent and Sussex Courier' of an article describing plans to restore Kipling's mill in Sussex. The article outlines plans for the mill to be converted into a museum for educational purposes, and also appeals for help for the project.

"Navy men help to restore old mill"

Cutting from 'Midhurst and Petworth Observer' of an article describing voluntary efforts of mechanicians from the Air Engineering School at H.M.S Daedalus to help restore Burton Mill, owned by West Sussex County council. The team was led by Mr. Alan Allnut, West Sussex secretary of Sussex Industrial Archaeological Society. The article also outlines the plans to restore grinding machinery by Mrs. Anne Mills.

"A year's work on the old mill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article describing voluntary efforts of mechanicians from the Air Engineering School at H.M.S Daedalus to help restore Burton Mill, owned by West Sussex County council. The team was led by Mr. Alan Allnut, West Sussex secretary of Sussex Industrial Archaeological Society. The article also outlines the plans to restore grinding machinery by Mrs. Anne Mills.

"Kipling's water mill turns again"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' of a short article about the completed restoration of Kipling's mill at Bateman's. The opening ceremony was performed by Lord Gibson, Chairman of the Arts Council, and the article goes on to elaborate the objective of the National Trust to preserve historical buildings.

"Sacks appeal"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Chris Arnot describing Green's Mill in Nottingham. The article outlines the history of the mill, and the involvement of mathematical pioneer George Green. The article also looks at the restoration efforts carried out by Professor Lawrie Challis of Nottingham University, and includes details of the mills current functions.

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