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Clark, William and Charles

Information on William Frederick Clark (d. 1876) and his son Charles Frederick Clark. Includes a transciption of the inquest into the death of George Clark on 21 March 1864

Hague, Maureen

"Memories of an old mill"

Cutting from 'The Advertiser' about the appearance of two windmills in Sussex appearing on an 1824 map of the area. The article mentions College Mill and Cripplegate Mill, but focuses on Cripplegate Mill in particular, providing its brief history and details of ownership, as well as its destruction in a fire on 25 May 1914.

The Advertiser (Sussex)

"Old mill and machinery lost in fire"

Cutting from 'East Anglian Daily Times' describing the fire at a windmill in Great Holland which destroyed the mill and its machinery. The article also mentions help given by local residents to the mill owners, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Smith, and provides a brief history of the mill.

"Lightning strikes twice"

Cutting from 'Mid Sussex Times' describing the damage done during a freak electric storm, including Jack Mill at Clayton being struck by lightning. The article gives details of the extent of the damage as well as the estimated requirements for restoration.

"Winds hit windmill"

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.

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Cutting from 'The Guardian' giving a brief history of New Mill near the Fulwell House. The article also mentions that the mill was converted into a paper mill in 1840, and was destroyed by a fire in 1878.

"'Vicky' rides the storm..."

Cutting from 'Post Echo' describing the damage done to Dunstable Mill during a gale in 1892. The article contains details of the damage according to then-owner Mr. Rodwell, and the requirements for repair of the mill.

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