Lancashire

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35 Archival description results for Lancashire

"From old mill to museum"

Cutting from 'The Guardian' describing the contribution of £500 towards the conversion of Higher Mill into an industrial museum by English Calico textile company. The article also includes a brief history of the mill, and mentions that other companies are taking interest in similar projects.

"The windmill goes"

Cutting from 'News Chronicle' of a property listing for the house attached to Marsh Mill in Thorton. The listing contains details of the mill's ability to function for the grinding of corn, as well as other uses it has been put through. It also includes a brief history of the mill.

"Possible conversion of mill house to museum"

Cutting from 'Poulton-Le-Fylde News' describing the possible conversion of Marsh Mill and the adjoining cottage into a house and museum. The article outlines the estimated cost of the project and potential future uses for the building.

"Cadets discuss use of windmill"

Cutting from 'Thornton Cleveleys Times' describing a meeting held between the Army Cadet Force and the Friends of the Windmill at Thornton Cleveleys Urban Disctrict Council Public Services Committee meeting. The article mentions the cadets' desire to use the mill as a headquarters, and also explains that no decision was made at the meeting to this end.

"Windmill as a club"

Cutting from 'Daily Dispatch' announcing the conversion of an old windmill in Parbold into a club house for the Lads of the Village Club.

"Springfields mill coming down?"

Cutting from 'Atom News' describing the potential demolition of a windmill in Salwick. The article outlines the mill's deterioration, and also mentions the rejection of a proposal by owner Ted Nicholl to convert the mill into a house.

"Windmill dream home sold for £27,500"

Cutting from 'West Lancashire Evening Gazette' describing the auction of Damside Mill in Pilling to an anonymous buyer for £27,500. The article mentions the conversion of the mill into a house by Mr. Reg Baines.

"He buys a windmill"

Cutting from 'Manchester Evening News' describing the planned restoration and conversion of Pilling Mill into a house by Mr. R. Baines, pending a decision by the Garstang Council. The article also mentions Mr. Baines' purchase of the mill from previous owner Mr. Cecil Cookson, and outlines a brief history of the building.

"Like to live in a windmill?"

Cutting from 'Yorkshire Evening News' describing the planned restoration and conversion of Pilling Mill into a house by Mr. R. Baines, pending a decision by the Garstang Council.

"Pilling mill to become their home"

Cutting from 'Lancashire Evening Post' describing the sale of Pilling Mill by Mr. Cecil Cookson to Mr. R. Baines. The article mentions Mr. Baines' plans to restore and convert the mill into a house, and also provides a brief history of the building.

"To visit windmill"

Cutting from 'West Lancashire Evening Gazette' describing the Blackpool Corporation's visit to the Allen Clarke Memorial windmill to make a decision about its possible future uses.

"In demand"

Cutting from 'Evening Chronicle' describing the planned use of the attached miller's house at Little Marton Mill as a club-room or a Sunday school by the Methodist Church.

"Windmill for the scouts"

Cutting from 'Manchester Evening News' announcing the lease of the Allen Clarke Memorial windmill to the Scouts in Blackpool to use as a headquarters by the Blackpool Corporation.

"An electrical windmill"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' of a photograph of Lytham Mill. The caption describes the use of the mill as an electrical sub-station, and also gives a brief history of the mill and some of its previous uses.

"Lytham windmill to be used as club"

Cutting from 'West Lancashire Evening Gazette' describing the potential use of Lytham Mill as a headquarters for the Ribble Cruising Club, pending a decision by the Estates and Library Committee.

"New use for windmills"

Cutting from 'Evening Chronicle' describing the use of Lytham Mill as an electricity sub-station by the Lytham St. Annes Corporation. The article also gives a brief background of the mill and its other previous uses.

"Windmill will supply electricity"

Cutting from 'Lytham and St. Annes Express' describing the use of Lytham Mill as an electricity sub-station by the Lytham St. Annes Corporation. The article also gives a brief background of the mill.

"Council want more"

Cutting from 'Lytham and St. Annes Express' describing the potential increase in rent payable by the Electricity authorities to the Lytham St. Annes Corporation for Lytham Mill.

"No cafe at the windmill"

Cutting from 'Lytham and St. Annes Express' describing the discouragement expressed by the estates and library committee for the plan to open a weekend cafe in Lytham Mill. The article mentions the reason for this decision being the presence of electrical equipment in a sub-station also housed in the mill.

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