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26 Archival description results for Leicestershire

"Decaying structure of Wymondham mill mat be rescued"

Cutting from 'Leicester Advertiser' describing a report prepared by Mr. Donald Saber regarding the restoration of Wymondham windmill discussed at a meeting of the Leicestershire County Council Environmental Committee. The article outlines the recommendations made in the report, including the estimated costs of restoring the mill. It also gives a brief history of the mill.

Wymondham Windmill

Cutting from 'Leicester Mercury' of a photograph on Wymondham windmill. The caption mentions inquiries made to the windmill's owner Mr. W. H. Naylor to convert the mill into a house, and also includes a brief history of the mill.

"Cash aid for Wymondham Windmill"

Cutting from 'Leicester Mercury' describing the £5,000 grant awarded to Leicestershire for the preservation of buildings of historical interest, including Wymondham windmill. The article mentions that the grants were made on the advice of the Historic Buildings Council.

"Plain sailing as windmill starts £20,000 refit"

Cutting from 'Leicester Mercury' describing the removal of the cap on Wymondham Windmill as part of the restoration efforts on the mill. The article mentions plans to convert the mill into a working museum after restoration is completed, and details of the restoration funding. It also includes a brief history of the mill.

"The old mill is missed"

Cutting from 'Loughborough Monitor' lamenting the loss of the old post mill in Woodhouse Eaves after it was destroyed in a fire. The article also details local interest in plans to restore the mill.

"Efforts to build a replica of windmill landmark"

Cutting from 'Loughborough Monitor' describing the potential building of a replica of a windmill in Woodhouse Eaves on the site where one burned down in 1945. The article mentions the estimated cost of the project at £2,500, and that Mr. Arthur Vernon Billson left £1,000 in his will for this purpose. It also includes a brief history of the original mill and and its structure, and details the differences between the old mill and the new, being built by Mr. Claude Preston.

"Move to restore Leics. windmill"

Cutting from 'Leicester Evening Mail' describing the potential building of a windmill in Woodhouse Eaves on the site where one burned down in 1945. The article mentions the estimated cost of the project at £2,500, and also that Mr. Arthur Vernon Billson left £1,000 in his will for this purpose.

"New life for old mill"

Cutting from 'Leicester Evening Mail' describing the conversion and restoration of Shepshed Mill by Mr. Bernard Foulquies. The article also provides a few details of Mr. Foulquies' interest in the mill.

"His mansion once made flour"

Cutting from 'Loughborough Monitor' of an article by Tony Tracey describing the conversion and restoration of Shepshed Mill by Mr. Bernard Foulquies. The article mentions an award given to Mr. Foulquies for his work by the Civic Trust, and provides a few details of Mr. Foulquies' interest in the mill.

Prize for Shepshed mill

Cutting from 'Leicester Mercury' of a photograph of Mr. B. Foulquies receiving the 1962 Civic Trust Award from Mr. W. D. Keene for the restoration of Shepshed Mill.

"Prize for Shepshed mill"

Cutting from 'Loughborough Monitor' of a photograph of Mr. B. Foulquies receiving the 1962 Civic Trust Award from Mr. W. D. Keene for the restoration of Shepshed Mill.

Shepshed mill

Cutting from 'Leicester Evening Mail' describing the planned restoration on Shepshed Mill by Mr. Bernard Foulquies. The article describes some of the changes Mr. Foulquies hopes to make to the mill's structure.

"A mill worth saving"

Cutting from 'Loughborough Monitor' appealing for the preservation of Blackbrook Windmill in Shepshed. The article also contains details of the mill's structure and a description of the surrounding area.

Kibworth Mill damaged

Cutting from 'Market Harborough Advertiser' of a photogrpah of Kibworth Mill. The caption describes the damage done to the sails of the mill in a gale, and that it is owned by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. It also explains that Mr. Brian Briggs carried out repairs to the mill as it stands on his land.

"Preserve windmill - plea"

Cutting from 'Leicester Mercury' describing Miss Saunderson-Morrison's plea to the Leicester County Council to preserve Kibworth Mill, and Mrs. Margaret E. Keay's description of the legal problem that prevented the Council from being involved in a preservation effort.

"In the midst of a legal battle a memento of the past erodes into oblivion"

Cutting from 'Leicester Advertiser' of an article by Keith Dufton describing the deterioration of Kibworth Mill among various attempts being made to preserve it. The article details the difficulty the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings has faced since acquiring the mill from Merton College in Oxford, and the legal challenges faced by Mrs. Muriel Morrison in trying to involve the local council in preservation efforts.

"Ancient mill turns back the years"

Cutting from 'Harborough Mail' of an article by Sam Dilks describing the local effort to restore Kibworth Mill. The article mentions the Leicester County Council issuing a preservation order for the mill in 1966, and the Kibworth Harcourt Windmill Charity taking responsibility for the mill in 1972.

"The reason why owning a windmill is not plain sailing"

Cutting from 'Leicester Mercury' describing Mrs. Muriel Saunderson-Morrison's struggle with the Leicester County Council for the preservation of Kibwoth Mill. The article also mentions that the mill was purchased by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings from one of the Oxford colleges, and outlines the requirements for restoration of the mill.

"Waltham Windmill earns an award"

Cutting from 'Leicester Mercury' describing the awarding of a certificate to Mr. John Richard Owen, of Messrs. Owen Brothers, the millers at Waltham Windmill. The award was presented by Mr. Rex Wailes of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, and the article describes the restoration work done n the mill by the Owens. It also mentions that the mill was first built for Mr. Owen's granfather by Thomas Cook.

"New life for old mill"

Cutting from 'Leicester Mercury' describing the restoration attempt by John Tarry on an old windmill in Syston, in which he lives. The article mentions that Mr. Tarry was able to acquire a brake wheel for the mill from a demolished mill in Moreton.

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