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"Old windmill to be saved"

Cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph' describing the plans to restore Winchelsea Mill in East Sussex. The also article provides a brief history of the mill, as well as details of the restoration effort. It mentions the residents of Winchelsea subscribing £125 towards the effort, and the Windmills Society, part of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings being consulted, under the supervision of Mr. W. Maclean Homan, a local historian.

"Keymer's old post-mill"

Cutting from 'Sussex County Magazine' of an article by Christopher Wenlock voicing concern over the state of Oldland Mill in Keymer. The article laments at the lack of effort towards preservation, and describes appeals made locally towards this end. It also provides a brief history of the mill.

"The mill at Clymping"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the changing function of Tottisham Mill in Clymping. The article mentions its conversion into a private residence by Lord Moyne, and the new plans to turn it into a guest house by owner Mr. T. Bage. It is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. J. W. Peach.

"Windmills"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail describing the restoration efforts on windmills in Sussex according to recommendations made by the County Planning Committee of West Sussex County Council. This article focuses on the history of Heene Mill, formerly known as Heind Mille, and gives an outline of its history and ownership.

"Oldland Mill"

Cutting from 'Mid Sussex Times' of a submission by Ruth Corbin lamenting the ruinous state of Oldland Mill. The submission also appeals to the public to make an effort to restore the mill.

"Unique landmark being restored for public"

Cutting from 'Portsmouth Evening News' describing the restoration effort at Halnaker Mill in West Sussex. The article provides a brief history of the mill, as well as requirements for the restoration effort, and also mentions the West Sussex County Council's intentions to restore more mills.

"Saving two mills"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' urging the preservation of the Jack and Jill Mills at Clayton by Henry Longhurst. The article gives a brief history of the mills, and also outlines the requirements for a potential restoration effort.

"But they want to save Jill"

Cutting from 'Southern Weekly News Series' urging the preservation of the Jack and Jill Mills at Clayton by Henry Longhurst. The article gives a brief history of the mills, and also outlines the requirements for a potential restoration effort.

"The lady's not unwanted"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' protesting the potential demolition of Jill Mill at Clayton. The article mentions opinions collected by Henry Longhurst, and the involvement of Cuckfield Rural Council in a potential restoration project.

"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.

"Sussex mill needs £500 repairs "

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.

"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.

Post mill and tower mill

Post mill, with sails, scaffolded for repainting and preserved tower mill, without sails, in background.

Gregory, Frank William (1917-1998), mill researcher

"Face-lift for mill"

Cutting from 'Sussex Express' describing the repainting of a 150-year-old mill at Cross-in-Hand. The article mentions Mr. J. B. Newnham as the owner, and Mr. Dennis Sinden as the leader of the project.

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