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"Mill mystery is solved"

Cutting from 'Observer' of an article by Eleanor Scotchbrook describing how the origins and ownership of Broxted Mill were traced. The article goes through the process by which various people providing various details about the mill and its owners throughout the years were tracked down, and the history of the mill put together through that.

"Brill Mill in the sunset"

Illustration from a travel article in 'The Daily Mail', that discusses nice places in the country north of the Middle Thames, that shows Nixey's Mill at Brill which Luke Bonwick helped to restore.

"It's a mill wind that blows in Chillenden"

Cutting from 'Kent News' of an article by Neil Clements describing restoration efforts at Chillenden Windmill in Kent. The article mentions that the mill had been knocked down by a gale in 2003, just after it had been restored through contributions from the Heritage Lottery fund, and its conversion from a flour mill to one producing animal feed. It also provides a brief history of the mill, and efforts to preserve the windmill over the years.

"Down but not out"

Cutting from 'Kent Messenger Extra' describing the efforts to restore Chillenden Windmill in Kent. The mentions that the mill was blown down in a gale in 2003, and also gives details of the restoration effort, led by mill manager Paul Allen.

"Ancient mill turns back the years"

Cutting from 'Harborough Mail' of an article by Sam Dilks describing the local effort to restore Kibworth Mill. The article mentions the Leicester County Council issuing a preservation order for the mill in 1966, and the Kibworth Harcourt Windmill Charity taking responsibility for the mill in 1972.

"Turning back time"

Cutting from 'Yellow Advertiser' describing the opening of Mountnessing Mill for National Mills Weekend. The article mentions the restoration of the mill by the Friends of Mountnessing Mill and its ownership by Essex County Council. It also includes a brief history of the mill.

"Restoration work starts on mill"

Cutting from 'Walden Local' describing the restoration effort at Bragg's Mill in Essex. The article mentions the work being carried out by Mr. Vincent Pargeter, millwright for Essex County Council, and other local volunteers. It also mentions future plans for the mill.

"Lord Foster fights to save ancient windmill"

Cutting from 'The Sunday Telegraph' of an article by Jonathan Petre and Martin Thompson describing the appeal for funding made by architect Lord Foster to English Heritage for the restoration of Bourn Mill in Cambridgeshire. The article explains Lord Foster's interest in the mill, as well as English Heritage's position on the project.

"Sale close to the wind"

Notice in the 'Evening Standard Homes & Property News' that the miller, Sheila Thomas, has decided to put Outwood Post Mill up for sale by private contract.

"Rescued from ruin, historic mill for sale"

Photocopy of the Property section from an unknown paper, possibly the 'Eastern Daily Press', telling of Adrian Colman's decision to sell on the post-mill at Garboldisham which he has been restoring since he bought it in 1972.

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