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Photo and caption from the 'Kettering Leader Jubilee Supplement' about Coleman's Mill that stood in Windmill Avenue, Kettering, until it was torn down as part of the Mafeking celebrations.

"Death of a mill"

Photos from the 'Suffolk Free Press' showing the last moments of the Leavenheath post mill when it was pulled down on 23 March 1925.

Derelict mill at Clanfield

Cutting from 'Portsmouth Evening News' describing the dereliction of an old mill at Clanfield. The article gives a detailed description of the remaining structure and the mill's history. It also mentions inability to demolish the mill due to its historical listing, and the requirements for its restoration according to Mr. John Bishop.

"Ancient windmill pulled down"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the demolition of Little Laver Mill owned by Mr. R. J. Steele. The article mentions that the demolition was carried out by Mr. Norman Brown. It also explains that a similar fate is to be met by Moreton Mill, owned by Messrs. C. and A. Gould.

"Kerridge Windmill painting"

Cutting from 'Macclesfield Times' describing a painting of Kerridge Windmill by Mr. Ralph Wright. The article mentions the windmill's demolition during the war.

"Huntingdon's dismantled mills"

Cutting from 'Hunts Post' of a photograph of a painting of two corn mills in Huntingdon Common painted by Mr. John Poscoe in 1862. The caption mentions that both mills had been dismantled.

Mill demolition

Cutting from 'Wisbech Advertiser' describing the demolition of Leach's Mill. The article contains technical details of the mill's structure, as well as a brief history of the mill.

"What Biscot Mill looked like eighteen years ago"

Cutting from 'Beds and Herts Evening Telegraph' describing the importance of an aerial photograph of Biscot Mill now that it had been demolished. The article contains details of the mill's history, according to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Tooley, who lived adjacent to the mill.

"Future of the windmill"

Cutting from 'Herald and Express' describing the protests by Mr. A. C. Jenkins to keep the windmill on the Paignton sea front. Mr. Jenkins expressed his suggestions for alternative uses of the land, and also elaborates on Paignton Council's decision to this end.

"Old mill is a London inn"

Cutting from 'Kentish Mercury' of an article by J. T. Sideup describing the conversion of an old mill in London into an inn. The article mentions the licencees as Mrs. F. Copelin and her son Mr. F. Copelin, and that the mill may potentially be pulled down. It also provides a brief history of the mill.

"Councillor makes £100 bid to save Wrawby post mill"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing Councillor J. G. G. P. Elwes' protest of the decision made by the County Planning Committee's decision to allow the owner of Wrawby post mill to demolish the building. The article also details Mr. Elwes' willingness to donate £100 towards the estimated £2,000 project.

"Reprieve for windmill"

Cutting from 'Yorkshire Evening Post' describing a £4,000 restoration effort carried out at the post mill in Wrawby. The article explains that the effort was carried out by local enthusiasts who formed a trust to protect the mill after the owner decided to demolish it for safety reasons.

Wrawby mill demolition

Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of a photograph of Wrawby post mill. The caption describes its potential demolition and mentions that it was, until recently, owned by Mr. Walter John Andrews and his family. It also explains that although the Ministry of Works refused to contribute a grant towards the mill's restoration, Capt. Jeremy Elwes had donated £100 towards the cause.

Waltham post mill

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing the history of a post mill at Waltham. The article mentions that the mill was demolished in 1873.

Friskney mill

Cutting from 'Daily Sketch' of a photograph of the old post mill at Friskney. The caption mentions the mill's imminent demolition.

"Landmark for 200 years"

Cutting from 'Boston Guardian' describing the planned demolition of the old post mill at Friskney. The article also provides a detailed history of the mill and a description of its structure.

"Maud Foster mill no use - councillor"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing Councillor Ivor Howes' opinion that Maud Foster Mill should be demolished. The article explains that the mill had been restored by the owner and was maintained by a private trust.

"The third windmill"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Echo' of a picture of the four-sailed Station Mill at Alford. The caption mentioned that it was standing until the 1930s.

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