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"Wind power"

Cutting from 'Building Design' describing restoration and relocation efforts at Lowfield Heath windmill. The article explores the reasons for relocation, and mentions Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, the English Toursit Board, and Gatwick Airport as providers of funding for the project. It also includes details of the restoration project and a brief history of the mill.

"A moving way to beat vandals"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' describing the dismantling and storage of parts of Lowfield Heath windmill in order to protect it from vandals. The article mentions that this is a part of the relocation of the mill to Gatwick Zoo and Aviaries.

"New hope for an old windmill"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the plans to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill. the article includes a statement from Mr. Brendon Sewill, a memer of the Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, as well as details of the project.

"Historic mill to be saved"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the plans to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill. the article includes a statement from Mr. Brendon Sewill, a member of the Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, as well as details of the project.

"New home for old windmill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by John Richards describing the plans to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill after being granted permission from local authorities. the article includes a statement from Mr. Brendon Sewill, a member of the Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, as well as details of the project.

"Soaring costs hamper re-erection of windmill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' describing the problems faced in the restoration of Lowfield Heath windmill after its relocation near Gatwick Zoo and Aviaries due to rising costs of the project. The article also provides a brief history of the mill and details of the restoration project to date.

"Lowfield loses a piece of history"

Cutting from 'Crawley Courier' describing the plans to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill at a new site in Charlwood. The article includes statements of regret from some of the locals, as well as an appeal to help the project.

"Preserving a link with old Horley"

Cutting from 'Surrey Mirror' describing the decision made by Dorking and Horley rural concil to pledge £250 towards restoration of Lowfield Heath windmill, subject to Ministry approval. The article also includes a brief history of the mill and other details of the fundraising effort.

"Lottery does old windmill a good turn"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the awarding of a £35,000 grant towards the restoration of Lowfield Heath windmill by the lottery. The article contains a brief history of the mill and restoration and relocation efforts to date.

"Princess opens 'new' mill"

Cutting from 'Horley Mirror' describing the attendance of Princess Alexandra at the opening of the newly restored Lowfield Heath windmill in Charlwood. The article includes a description of the event, and a brief history of the mill and its relocation and restoration project.

"A ruined windmill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' giving a brief history of Lowfield Heath windmill. The article mentions damage caused to the mill by a storm in 1958, and is accompanied by a sketch by Mrs. Bruere Collins.

"They're sailing to save windmill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing an appeal to relocate Lowfield Heath windmill, pending permission from the Crawley Council. The article contains statements from Mr. Brendan Sewill, the chairman of the windmill trust, giving specific requirements for the restoration and relocation of the mill.

"Moving times for an old mill"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' describing the efforts by the Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society, the Surrey History Group and the Charlwood Society to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill. The article gives details of the team's efforts, as well as a brief history of the mill.

Timber Framework and Hinge

Photograph showing the timber framework and hinge from the former Jolesfield Mill in Partridge Green, West Sussex, here shown on display at Gatwick Manor in Crawley. Jolesfield mill was dismantled with the machinery then being put on display at Gatwick Ma

Farries, Kenneth G, author

Spider Machinery

Photograph showing the spider machinery from the former Jolesfield Mill in Partridge Green, West Sussex, here shown on display at Gatwick Manor in Crawley. Jolesfield mill was dismantled with the machinery then being put on display at Gatwick Manor in Cra

Farries, Kenneth G, author

Dismantled Millstone, Great Spur Wheel and Wallower

Photograph showing the millstone, great spur wheel and wallower from the former Jolesfield Mill in Partridge Green, West Sussex, here shown on display at Gatwick Manor in Crawley. Jolesfield mill was dismantled with the machinery then being put on display

Farries, Kenneth G, author

Driving Gear

Photograph showing some of the driving gear from the former Jolesfield Mill in Partridge Green, West Sussex, here shown on display at Gatwick Manor in Crawley. Jolesfield mill was dismantled with the machinery then being put on display at Gatwick Manor in

Farries, Kenneth G, author

Dismantled Machinery

Photograph showing some of the dismantled machinery from the former Jolesfield Mill in Partridge Green, West Sussex, here shown on display at Gatwick Manor in Crawley. Jolesfield mill was dismantled with the machinery then being put on display at Gatwick

Farries, Kenneth G, author

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