Wheel gearing for Mr Williams at Waltham Abbey
- ASHL-25-002
- Item
- 1770s
A photograph made by Hallam Ashley of a technical drawing done by John Smeaton in the 18th century.
Smeaton, John (1724-1792), engineer
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Wheel gearing for Mr Williams at Waltham Abbey
A photograph made by Hallam Ashley of a technical drawing done by John Smeaton in the 18th century.
Smeaton, John (1724-1792), engineer
Design for Mr Walton's double stack of Powder Mills at Waltham Abbey
A photograph made by Hallam Ashley of a technical drawing done by John Smeaton in the 18th century.
See also SPAB-GPN-E-006 for a lantern slide of the same drawing.
Smeaton, John (1724-1792), engineer
Abbey Mill on Road of West Ham
Part of E M Gardner Collection
The second item is a photocopy of an illustration featuring the windmill of the Abbey Mills of West Ham. The illustration is entitled as "Abbey mills on the road of West Ham". We are informed that this illustration was published on 13th February 1783 by John Harris at Sweetings Alley in Cornhill on the outskirts of London.
Gardner, Emilie Montgomery (1882-1959)
Part of E M Gardner Collection
This Sub - Series comprises the 172 photographs of the watermills located in the county of Essex.
Gardner, Emilie Montgomery (1882-1959)
Photograph of painting of the Abbey Mills, West Ham
Part of Small Donations
Whitelaw, David
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Correspondence and notes relating to Essex windmills.
Part of Kenneth G Farries Collection
Illustrated article from The mechanics Magazine Office
Farries, Kenneth G, author
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Inventory of items at Ardleigh watermill
Part of Small Donations
Child, Thomas, millwright
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Transcripts of John Hunt's day book containing prices for work on various mills.
1837 mortgage indenture, with transcript
This indenture concerns a mortgage taken out by James Nokes (the builder of Upminster Windmill) in 1837. The pdf file contains a facsimile of the original document, and a transcript of the old English text, plus notes. A reproduction of the document typeset in a readable font is also included.
Transcript of 1849 auction catalogue for the sale of the mill
In 1849 Upminster Mill and its estate were sold by auction. This transcript is from the auctioneer's catalogue. A plan to identify the lots is included.
Part of E M Gardner Collection
The eighty ninth item is the first photograph featuring the watermill in the village of Dedham in Essex. The date of production for the photograph is recorded as being 1850.
Gardner, Emilie Montgomery (1882-1959)
Thomas William Abraham 1829-1897, father of Alfred Abraham
Thomas William Abraham was the eldest son of Thomas Abraham (the first of the Abrahams to own the Mill). The latter's will gave the option to purchase the Mill to Thomas Williams' younger brother, John Arkell Abraham. For some time, it had been assumed that this was because the older brother was not involved with the Mill, though there is some evidence that he was.
Deed of Partnership between Eisdell and Soundy
Part of The Soundy Family Collection
See attached PDF for details.
Slocombe, William, solicitor
Photograph of painting of Thorrington Post Mill
Part of Thorrington Tide Mill Collection
Photo of Miss Mayor's painting. THOR-01-52 is a poorer quality photo of the same painting.
Unknown photographer
Repairs for Mr Marriage, Broomfield
Part of Peter Dolman Collection
Paper; 760x570; Ink; Plan and elevation no 7059; 9/2/69 Arrangement no dims; Whitmore and Binyon
Whitmore and Binyon
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
Text on the back reads "from photo in possession of the four of Thaxsted"
Notebook from Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey
Notebook containing notes on processes carried out at the mills, with two drawings of a retort and one of a densimeter.
Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey