Cutting from an unknown source describing the restoration efforts at Bromham watermill following a fire. The article outlines the cost of the project, and mentions that Benard Wood Ltd. were carrying out the work.
Note on back of print implies that this was taken after Bekesbourne Mill burned down in August 1933. Shows the mill shaft lying amongst wreckage in a field.
Cutting from 'Bucks Herald' describing the damage done to Quainton windmill by strong winds. The article also details the disruptions caused to the restoration effort at the mill.
Cutting from an unknown source explaining that Heapham Mill had been damaged by lightning and its repair was unlikely. The article also mentions that the mill was owned by Mr. G. E. Hewitt.
Cutting from "Essex County Standard" about a storm in which windmills at Ongar and Bulmer were struck by lightning, and recommending that the Essex Archaeological Society protect the remaining mills from this.
Cutting from 'Evening Standard' describing the damage to a windmill in Lower Dean by high winds. The article also gives a brief history of the mill, and mentions its use as a landmark for pilots.
Cutting from 'Yorkshire Post' describing the destruction of the 'Sarah' windmill at Riddings in a fire. The article also provides a brief history of the mill, and an assessment of the other damage done in the fire.
Cutting from 'Essex Weekly News' mentioning that a storm had caused the windmill in Terling to be struck by lightning, but that no serious damage was inflicted.
Note in 'Reynolds News' that a small fire was detected by the children of the families living in the Wimbledon Common windmill, and put out before any real harm was done.
Cutting from 'Oldham Evening Chronicle and Standard' describing the damage done to Marsh Mill in Thorton when one of its sails was blown off in a gale.
Cutting from 'Essex and Thurrock Gazette' describing the collapse of South Ockendon Mill in a gale ahead of plans for its restoration. The article also mentions the mill was built in 1829 and that Associated Portland Cement had obtained permission for its restoration.
Cutting from 'Daily Express' describing the destruction of a windmill in a fire in Riddings. The article also mentions the mill had stopped working in 1923 and was used as a warehouse by a chemical firm.
Cutting from 'The Star' describing the damage done to a windmill in Terling by a storm, in which a sail was blown off. The article also mentions L. Bonner as the miller's son, and that the mill was used in the Will Hay film 'Oh, Mr. Porter'.
Cutting from 'Blackburn Times' of an article by George C. Miller describing the death of Ann Proctor on 22 August 1827 when she was stood too near the sails of Eanam Windmill. The article also provides a detailed history of the mill under various millers and owners.
Cutting from 'Eastern Daily Press' of an article by Rosemary Dixon describing a fire at Horstead Mill in January 1963. The article also mentions that the mill had been restored by Mr. L. Hector Read the previous year, and that there were plans to build a hotel and recreational facility on the site.
