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"Vic puts wind into old mill's sweeps"

Cutting from 'Observer' of an article by Kevin Smith describing efforts by Vic May to restore Barnham Mill in order to preserve some heritage in West Sussex. As part of his fundraising, Mr. May applied for a grant from the EC's Commission of Historical and Architectural Heritage.

"Mill rescue operation"

Cutting from 'The Post' of an article describing the restoration efforts at Nyetimber mill. The working machinery from the mill was rescued by a team from the Singleton Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, and museum director Chris Zeuner aimed to use it for restoration of the mill. A brief history of the mill is provided, including a record of one of its early millers being William Adams, and the article also mentions a fire at the mill on 14 June 1962.

"Sacks appeal"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Chris Arnot describing Green's Mill in Nottingham. The article outlines the history of the mill, and the involvement of mathematical pioneer George Green. The article also looks at the restoration efforts carried out by Professor Lawrie Challis of Nottingham University, and includes details of the mills current functions.

"Jack and Jill are up the hill"

Cutting from 'Financial Times' of an article by Jenny Luesby describing the history of the Jack and Jill windmills in Sussex and the involvement of local Simon Potter in their upkeep. The article provides details such as dates the mills were built, the formation of the Jack and Jill Windmill Society for the Preservation of Jill, awards won by the society, and briefly mentions a fire at Jill and repair efforts thereafter.

"Old Jack gets his wind back"

Cutting from 'The Sunday Times' of an article describing efforts to restore the Jack windmill in Clayton by Universal Pictures in preparation for filming a movie starring Michael Caine. Millwrights Edwin and Anthony Hole were charged with the repair operation. The article gives a brief history of both Jack and Jill.

Opening of milling museum at Polegate Windmill

Cutting from 'Sussex Express and County Herald' about the opening of a milling museum at the Polegate Windmill. The opening was carried out by Rex Wailes, and the article also mentions a model windmill, made by Mr. Frank Gregory, as an exhibit of particular interest.

"Election threat to shopkeepers"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail detailing the history of the Navarino Mills in Sussex. The article gives some background on Worthing political procedure, and also goes over a history of the mills, including ownership and millwrights who worked there.

"Kept his coffin under the bed"

Cutting from 'The Herald' of an article by Henfrey Smail detailing the history of Highdown mill in Ferring. The article goes over the history of the mill, including an important archaeological find in the area. It also focuses on the personal story of the miller, John Oliver.

"How the Island's surviving windmill was saved"

Cutting from 'Isle of Wight County Press' describing how Bembridge Windmill on the Isle of Wight was restored and converted into a museum. The article gives a brief history of the mill, including how it was offered to the National Trust in 1957 by Mrs. E. Smith.

Restoration work on Bembridge Windmill

Cutting from 'Isle of Wight County Press' describing ongoing restoration work at Bembridge Windmill on the Isle of Wight. The article provides details of the restoration and mentions plans to hand it over to the National Trust once work on the mill has been completed.

"New sweep for Bembridge Windmill"

Cutting from 'Isle of Wight County Press' describing the installation of a new sweep at Bembridge Windmill on the Isle of Wight. The sweep was commissioned by the National Trust, who were given the mill in 1958 by MRs. A. E. Smith. The article provides a brief history of the mill and also mentions some of the people involved in manufacturing of the new sweep.

"Windmill preserved"

Cutting from 'The Star' mentioning the preservation of Bembridge Windmill on the Isle of Wight and plans to hand it over to the National Trust.

"The Island's last windmill"

Cutting from 'Isle of Wight County Press' describing Bembridge Windmill on the Isle of Wight as the Island's last remaining windmill. The article laments on the lack of restoration work being done, and mentions the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings as responsible for the funds raised for the last repairs done on the mill. It also provides a detailed history of the mill.

"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.

"The Bembridge Windmill Fund"

Cutting from 'Isle of Wight County Press' of an appeal made by Mr. G. W. Colenutt to raise £100 for work to be done on the Bembridge Windmill on the Isle of WIght.

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