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"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.

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.

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.

"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.

"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.

"Mill on the hill falling into ruin"

Cutting from 'Sussex Express' describing the appeal for funding to preserve Windmill Hill Mill, near Herstmonceux. The article mentions that owner Mr. Reginald Buckmaster could not afford the cost of restoration, and that conservation officer for East Sussex County Council Mr. Norman Hutchins believed the best chance for restoring the mill was to acquire funding from a preservation group.

"Deadline set for an old mill"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the requirement imposed on windmill owner Mr. Roger Ahlbach by Wealden District Council to conduct repairs on his mill near Herstmonceux, or else face a repairs notice. The article mentions that Mr. Ahlbach was given a six-week period in which to carry out repairs, and also provides a brief history of the mill.

"Look, no sails!"

Cutting from 'Property South East' describing the granting of permission for restoration of Windmill Hill Mill near Herstmonceux. The article gives a brief history of the mill, and describes some of the features of the converted building.

"Muscle vs money"

Cutting from 'Argus' of an article by Phil Dennett 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.

"Old mill gets big boost"

Cutting from 'The Leader' describing the donation of £1,500 by British Telecom towards the restoration of Oldland Mill in Keymer. The article includes a statement from mill secretary Iris Annett, and also appeals for more support for the restoration effort from the public.

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