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"Working wheel"

Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' of a submission by Peter Teal about his involvement in the restoration of a water wheel at Parracombe Mill. He also gives a brief history about the wheel.

"Old mill wheel may turn again"

Cutting from 'Western Morning News' of an article by Laura Joint describing the potential restoration of Strand Mill Wheel provided sufficient funds are raised for the project. The article provides a brief history of the wheel and is operation, as well as a description of the appeal raised by Geoff Mills, the owner of the mill.

Restoration effort at watermill begins

Cutting from 'Cheshire Chronicle' describing the beginning of restoration of Dymocks Mill in Oldcastle. The article is accompanied by a picture showing the removal of the water wheel, and the caption mentions Colin Evans as the owner of the mill.

"Neglected mill"

Cutting from 'Daily Telegraph' describing the potential preservation of a waterwheel near Alton by Mr. David Jones, of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. The article also mentions the wheel belongs to the Lord Mayor Treloar College.

"A mill-wheel through..."

Cutting from 'Country Life' describing the removal of the waterwheel at Quenington Mill and its transfer to the Stroud Museum. The article also mentions the conversion of the mill into a house after it was purchased by Miss P. Cole.

Water wheel at Effingham Lodge

Cutting from 'Orpington Times' describing the dismantling of and old waterwheel at Effingham Lodge. The article also mentions the remains of the mill were turned into a water-race.

Lady Isabella turns again

Cutting from 'Daily Mail' announcing the completed restoration of Lady Isabella, the waterwheel at Laxey, for the cost of £10,000 over a period of five years.

"'Lady Isabella' will turn again"

Cutting from 'Droylsden Reporter' describing the history of the Lady Isabella waterwheel on the Isle of Man, made by Robert Casement. The article mentions the wheel getting its name after the wife of Sir Charles Hope, the island's Lieutenant-Governer, and its restoration for the cost of £12,000.

"Old wheel's life takes new turn"

Cutting from 'Evening Post' describing the restoration of the waterwheel on Chipping Mill by Mr. Charles Smithies and his Sylvia.The article mentions the conversion of the mill into a restaurant, and includes details about the state of the mill before it was repaired.

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