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"15 - Mill repair principles"

Contains a blank letter template titled "Some Principles and Practice in Mill repair" addressed to members of the Mills Research Group; a draft copy of Chris Hullcoop's "Some Principles and Practice in Mill Repair"; and a SPAB Mills Section leaflet about helping to save windmills by joining SPAB.

1984 Original Report

The original copy of the Report on the Restoration of Thelnetham Mill, published jointly between Thelnetham Mill partnership and the Suffolk Mills Group, although primarily driven by the Project Leader, Peter Dolman. The report contains a variety of information from newspaper cuttings, photographs and details about the restoration work carried out on the mill itself, including all the repairs to the machinery from the mill and such items as the brakewheel, stocks, sails, fantail. It also includes information about the finances and publicity the project generated, and the future plans for 1985.

Dolman, Peter C J (1955-2002), miller

"300-year-old mill's sails will turn again"

Cutting from 'Evening News' describing restoration to full functionality carried out at Outwood Mill in Surrrey. The article mentions the interest the mill holds for the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, and that owner Stanley Jupp will begin grinding corn there again. It also provides a brief history of the mill.

"400 windmills once dotted Kent's landscape"

Cutting from 'Kent Messenger' of an article by John Mannering describing efforts by Kent County Council to preserve the remaining windmills in Kent. The article includes a list of surviving mills supplied by Mr. Peter Davies, and also outlines the current status and occupation of various windmills such as Union Mill, Black Mill and Chillenden Mill.

"A big lift puts the old mill back on full power"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the completion of restoration on Shipley Mill near Horsham. The article mentions that the mill was restored to full working order through funding from English Heritage, Horsham DIstrict Council and West Sussex County Council.

"A bit of old England"

Cutting from 'Daily Mirror' of a photograph of a water-colour painting of White Mill in Headcorn by Adrian Bury. The caption mentions the painting was on display at the Leger Gallery, and that the mill was acquired by Mr. John Cowley in order to preserve it.

"A Clymping landmark"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the conversion of Tottisham Mill in Clymping into a private residence by Lor Moyne. The article also mentions the appeal the mill has to artists, and is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. Sedgley.

"A Domesday mill"

Cutting from 'The Lady' of an article by Jean Rotheray describing the history of New Mill in Herefordshire from its being built to her purchase of it with her husband. The article also outlines the various activities at the mill and gives a description of the surrounding area. It also briefly mentions other mill restoration and conversion projects.

"A final 3s. 8d. saves the windmill"

Cutting from 'Evening News' describing how a last donation from Mr. Harry Boxall, maintenance man at the windmill at Wimbledon Common, helped the restoration effort at the mill. The article mentions the extensive community involvement in the project, including the Boy Scouts and the Girl Guides, and also provides a brief history of the mill.

"A fine example of an old mill"

Cutting from 'Essex Countryside' describing Mountnessing Mill. The article includes a brief history of the mill under the ownership of the last miller, Mr. Robert Agniss, as well as restoration carried out at the mill under the ownership of the Essex County Council. It also gives a detailed description of the mill's structure.

"A five-sail landmark"

Cutting from 'Louth Standard' of a profile of Alford's five-sailed mill. The article explains that the mill was built in 1837 by Sam Oxley and was in use until 1955, and then resumed function again in 1957. It also mentions that the mill was restored by the local county council, who now own it.

"A ghost of the rolling stones"

Cutting from 'Argus' exploring the potential to bring Terwick Mill at Trotton back to working order in light of the importance on renewable energy sources. The article gives a brief history of the mill, including some of the functions it had over the years, and its forced closure by the Ayling family.

"A good turn for Sussex..."

Cutting from 'Argus' giving a brief history of Stonecross Mill near Eastbourne. The article goes over how Mr. Ron Hall and his wife moved into the mill house, and Mr. Hall's decision to attempt restoration of the mill. It also includes a brief history of the mill and details of the restoration effort.

"A job for an expert"

Cutting from 'Essex Chronicle' describing the Essex County Council's decision to employ their own millwright for the servicing of their four windmills.

"A labour of love"

Cutting from 'Exeter Express and Echo' of an article by Ben Norman describing the restoration of Sidbury Mill in Devon to full functionality by owners John and Judith Stephens. The article also mentions the opening of the mill to the public, and outlines future plans for the building.

"A London windmill"

Cutting from 'The Times' of a photograph of a windmill in Clapham Park. The caption mentions that a Clapham miller plans to take over the mill and restore it.

"A mill at Bembridge"

Cutting from 'The Times' of an appeal made by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings to raise money for work to be done on the Bembridge Windmill on the Isle of WIght.

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