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Reports - Kilcott Watermill

Multiple documentation on the condition of Kilcott Watermill including:
(1) A partial copy of a letter from the mill's then owner, W. Medlam, to SPAB requesting advice on prioritisation of repairs at the mill (23 May 1966) and Ken Major's response (12 July 1966) referring to an enclosed report. A full report is not attached to the copy letter but 4 pages rehearsing the mill's incidental history and an extract of repair priorities is attached.
(2) A 13-page report on the condition of Kilcott Mill by Ken Major (undated [July 1966?]) with suggested repairs and their priorities together with a cost estimate.
(3) A 4-page report on the condition of Kilcott Mill by Ken Major (November 1995), the mill being noted as Grade II Listed.
(4) David Nicholl's 16-page report to owners, Mr and Mrs Hayes, detailing the mill's location, history, watercourse, structure, machinery and waterwheel, the latter's condition being assessed as 'fair, considering the age (175 years)' and giving recommendations for the mill's future use and repair. Broad budget costings are also provided.
(5) A stapled bundle of papers relating to Kilcott Watermill which includes extracted pages from Nicholl's report (see (4) above) and 8 photocopied pages of annotated photographs of the mill's interior indicating areas of concern.

Nicholls, David, (1938 - 2020) millwright

Technical drawings and images - Madingley Post Mill

(1) Two technical drawings (A1 size) for the restoration of Madingley Post Mill prepared for Mr and Mrs Mortlock by Nicholls/the Chiltern Partnership, one of which stamped as approved by South Cambridgeshire DC planning department on 5 June 1995.
(2) 3 sheets of Nicholl's manuscript notes, measurement and drawings (A3 size).
(3) A photocopy of two images taken in 1935, one of the site of Madingley Post Mill and the other of Ellington Post Mill. These were sent to Nicholls by [Wm Todd], English Heritage, on 5 May 1993, and come from the National Monuments Record. Also attached, a photocopy of a 1974 image of a Post Mill marked 'Rex Wailes 29.10.74'.
(4) 4 sheets of photocopied images of Ellington Post Mill ranging in date from 1916 to 1922.

Nicholls, David, (1938 - 2020) millwright

Notebook

Nicholl's foolscap notebook containing:
(1) 56 double-sided pages of dated notes, drawings, and measurements of the wind and watermills listed at "Place access points below".
(2) A newspaper clipping from the mid 1980s reporting on Millwrights International Limited's work on the restoration and removal of a Chiseldon tower mill to Windmill Hill Business Centre, Swindon.
(3) A photocopied newspaper clipping from [the Telegraph] reporting on the restoration of Mapledurham Watermill, also referencing Nicholl's concern about the future milling machinery at Rhydlydan Watermill, Wales.
(3) Further notes, contacts, addresses and potential suppliers of materials are listed on the last 6 pages of the notebook.

Nicholls, David, (1938 - 2020) millwright

"Other Counties M-Z"

A scrapbook-style album containing photographs, newspaper cuttings and ephemera on mills in Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Peterborough, Somerset, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Yorkshire.

Meyer, Henry Smith "Harry" (1900-1982), carpenter and mill photographer

"Other Counties" (A-L)

A scrapbook-style album containing photographs, newspaper cuttings and ephemera on mills in Cheshire, Derbyshire, Devon, Durham, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Huntingdonshire, Lancashire, Leicestershire, and Guernsey and Sark.

Meyer, Henry Smith "Harry" (1900-1982), carpenter and mill photographer

"Bucks"

A scrapbook-style album containing photographs, newspaper cuttings and ephemera on mills in Buckinghamshire.

Meyer, Henry Smith "Harry" (1900-1982), carpenter and mill photographer

"Beds"

A scrapbook-style album containing photographs, newspaper cuttings and ephemera on mills in Bedfordshire.

Meyer, Henry Smith "Harry" (1900-1982), carpenter and mill photographer

"Anglesey"

A scrapbook-style album containing photographs, newspaper cuttings and ephemera on mills in Anglesey, Wales.

Meyer, Henry Smith "Harry" (1900-1982), carpenter and mill photographer

Report - Bocking Windmill

Two reports by Nicholl's co-director, Chris Wallis, on Bocking Windmill, Braintree marked "DON Purely for General Background Information".
(1) Six page manuscript report (pages 1 to 9). Details the condition of the mill with a recommendation that preliminary work is carried out to expose hidden timbers allowing their condition to be assessed, a complete dimensions survey to be taken and a priced bill of quantities to be drawn up. The cost of this preliminary work (including the removal of the sails and stock) is £600.
(2) Four pages of drawings and measurements (pages 10 to 14) for works to improve the mill's stability. Includes drawings for a steel beam support to the mill's broken shears as well as for a cranked beam.

Nicholls, David, (1938 - 2020) millwright

Report - Little Hadham

(1) One page report by Rex Wailes on Little Hadham smock mill (18 June 1979) referencing "good photographs of the mill herself and a close up of her sails" . The report supports the restoration of the mill as a piece of history "in the solid" as well as advocating for the need for public access to it. Ongoing maintenance is advised, Wailes offering to assist further on the fitting of lightening conductors, "if Mr Nicholls has not already advised on this matter".
(2) Two black and white photographs of the mill (undated, but possibly those referred to by Wailes at (1) above).
(3) Nicholl's draft report (9 pages, double-sided manuscript notes and measurements).
(4) Photocopied pages from "English Windmills, Vol.2", Smith, D. (1932), Architectural Press, pp. 110-114.
(5) Nicholl's 13 page report for Millwrights International Limited to the mill's owner, A.H. Edwards, marked "Confidential". Contains a detailed report on the mill's condition together with a four-stage repair proposal and costings totalling approx. £115,000 (Nicholls adding that even a modified programme of works could not restore the mill for less than £70,000). Help with applications for grant aid is offered, Nicholls commenting that the mill, "is far too important a building to lose".

Nicholls, David, (1938 - 2020) millwright

Report and correspondence - South Ockendon

(1) 14 page report on South Ockendon Smock Mill to Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Limited (APCM), prepared by Nicholls for Jameson Marshall Limited in November 1976. The report covers the mill's history, condition, proposed works for its repair and an estimate of costs (£69,980). Suggestions are made regarding the mill's ongoing upkeep after restoration and queries whether it should be handed over to Essex County Council, "one of the most advanced counties in respect of conservation of mills".
(2) Covering letter for the report from Nicholls to APCM (10 November 1976).
(3) Letter from Nicholls to Monica Dance (SPAB) requesting a letter of support for the restoration project be sent to the board of APCM.
(4) Revised costs for immediate essential works to safeguard structure and a reduced schedule and specification for the main repairs (13 June 1977).
(5) Copy letter from the County Planner, Essex County Council to the Historic Building Council referencing a reduced specification and estimate for the repair work (£46,000) and soliciting support for grant aid under the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 (20 June 1977).

Nicholls, David, (1938 - 2020) millwright

Report - Stowell Mill

(1) The main content of the file is Nicholl's report on Stowell Mill following an inspection on 15 March 1988. The report is addressed to the Agent for the mill's owner, Lord Vesty, and covers the overall condition of the mill, gives recommendations for the future of the mill and provides an estimated costing to get the mill functioning again (£26,700), speculating on the possibility of the availability of grant aid for the project. Nicholls advises that whilst income from tourism and/or milling were possible it would be "unfair to lease it to anyone wishing to obtain a reasonable living from milling operations". Speciality milling on a seasonal basis is given as one of several alternative uses suggested.
(2) Nicholl's invoice for the survey and report preparation (£180).
(3) Nicholl's cover letter for the report, referencing his and Dan Miles resignation as directors of Millwrights International Limited.

Nicholls, David, (1938 - 2020) millwright

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