Several descriptions of mills in Barbados, along with other related papers

Envelope containing four photographs of Morgan Lewis Mill taken by Arthur Dunn, with notes on the reverse; postcard of Burnt House Plantation from Donald Muggeridge; greeting card showing St. Ann's Garrison; postcard of Morgan Lewis Mill; greeting card from Donald Muggeridge showing St. Ann's Garrison; postcard of an unidentified tower mill in Barbados; two photographs of postcards showing sugar mills.

Millwrighting drawings and other records relating to work on wind and watermills by Owlsworth IJP (previously Millwrights International and then the Chiltern Partnership).

Diary entries detailing 1969 trip, as well as letters to and from home.

Various technical drawings, sketches and plans from a variety of authors/draftsmen, all of which relating to the Morgan Lewis sugar mills. These comprise:
(1) SGB International's technical drawing for access scaffold (4 September 1997)
(2) Chiltern Partnership's drawing of Greenheart Arms (July 1996)
(3) 2 technical drawings for the Morgan Lewis Boiling House by Guy C. Grant Jr. (7 February 1995) and D.H. Weeks (27 January 1995)
(4) Copies of 2 technical drawings marked "Morgan Lewis, Survey, Elevations" (March 1971) and "Preliminary Factory Layout" (August 1972) both by Roderick Ward Associates
(5) A drawing of a Neck Plate Band by Colin Webster (undated)
(6) 10 of Nicholl's own drawings, plans and sketches for the restoration project, some of which are labelled, "sprattle beam details", "cap frame", "Nancleara [w] shaft", "spindle base", "cast steel", "footstep bearing", "collar detail", "tail tree top", "cap frame/curb details" and "elevation/section at tail beam and tail-pole outline", (those that are dated ranging from January 1994 to 22 January 1997).

Stored with Nicholl's formal reports and correspondence on Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill, these research materials comprise:
(1) a photocopy of a late 18th c. to early 19th c. return listing enslaved persons working on Scawen Kenrick Gibbon's estate, the Morgan Lewis sugar plantation.
(2) a faxed copy of a page from a late 19th c. order book showing an order for "Morgan Lewis, Est Barbados" for two "vertical roll 23 ¼ x 35" in 1880 and 1881 and an order for "Windmill gear" dated 1892.
(3) a short booklet on the Morgan Lewis Sugar Windmill produced by the Barbados National Trust (undated).
(4) 5 editions of "Our Heritage", the Newsletter of the Barbados National Trust (March 1994, September 1995, June 1996, September 1997 and December 1999), all of which referencing the Morgan Lewis restoration programme.
(5) 3 newspaper/magazine clippings/copies relating to the progress of the Morgan Lewis restoration programme (1997-1998).

The Chiltern Partnership's 44-page report on the Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill based on Nicholl's January 1994 survey.
The report describes the background to the project, the mill's location, layout and its structural condition and that of the machinery. A recommended programme of repair is provided which takes into account limitations in resources and the unique nature of the mill's machinery. Aspects of funding are also considered, including the need to secure an income stream from visitors/additional facilities but retaining the "unique atmosphere of the complex". A conditional budget/estimated costs for the total project is given, the total assessed cost being BBD 196,074.00. The report concludes with a proposed maintenance schedule and suggestions for the future development of the site.

Bundle of correspondence, minutes, notes and background information relating to the Amy Nicholls Mill Wall project, much of which being with or concerning the Barbados National Trust. Topics include:

(1) A draft address/speech concerning the launch of the competition which rehearses Nicholl's career (including his preference to be referred to as a "practical conservationist, or a conservation or historical engineer" rather than as a "millwright"; his early interest in industrial archaeology (encouraged by his mother, Amy Nicholls); his ongoing working relationship with former business partners.
(2) Efforts to secure funding for the maps required for the project from the British High Commission and Barbados Land and Surveys Department and to find sponsors for prizes.
(3) Response/engagement levels with the competition and correspondence regarding the judging and awarding of prizes.
(4) Integration of the project with appropriate sections/levels of the national curriculum/engagement with the Ministry for Education.

Also included is an excerpt from 'Windmill Whispers' (Oct/.Dec. 1995) about milling in Barbados with particular reference to job titles/roles at 'Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill.

Folder entitled, "School Project (Proposed) - Barbados. 1995/96" containing documents, correspondence and notes relating to the Amy Nicholls Mill Competition.

A faxed copy of the agenda for WMF's grants review meeting for its watch-list of "100 Most Endangered Sites" for 1996. The press release shows Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill as one of the grant recipients, the grant being funded by WMF founding sponsor, American Express.

Letter to Nicholls from David Pym regarding the possible supply of a rum still for the Morgan Lewis sugar mill by John Dore & Co Ltd, Surrey ("engineers and suppliers to the distillation industry"). A brochure and photograph of their fire-heated rum still is enclosed.

Nicholl's letter clarifies working arrangements such as an early start to the working day (6.30 - 7.00 am), arrangements for accommodation and the tax treatment and payment of salaries.

Invoice for £7,000.00 from SGB International for the shipment of scaffolding for the Morgan Lewis sugar mill restoration project from Southampton to Barbados.