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New sweeps being fitted, Davison's Mill, Stelling Minnis

Part of Billings' unpublished manuscript. Photograph of Stelling windmill. Part 3 of a series of 5 showing new sweeps being fixed. Annotated "27 June 1935. The midlings are next bolted to the cannister". Shows a man astride the midlings - in position on the windmill.

Billings, Bernard Richardson

"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.

"Sussex mill needs £500 repairs "

Cutting from 'Southern Weekly News' describing the need for £500 to repair the sweeps and fantail of Barnham Mill. The also article mentions that an application for financial aid for the repairs to the West Sussex County Council had been rejected.

"Cash grind at old windmill"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the restoration of Outwood windmill near Horley. The article mentions that the mill became functional after owner Sheila Thomas repaired the sails, and also gives details about future restoration and plans for the mill.

"New sweeps for old mill"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the replacement of the sweeps on The Windmill in West Chiltington by homeowners Mr. and Mrs. Colin Johnson. The article gives details of the effort, as well as a brief history of the mill and its current use as a home.

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