Mill conversions

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"Changing landmark"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Chronicle and Leader' describing the changes that took place at Coleby Mill. The article mentions that the mill was owned by the Earl of Ancaster and that it had been severely damaged in a fire. It also outlines the wartime changes to 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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Derelict windmill gets Euro aid"

Cutting from 'Accrington Observer and Times' describing the planned restoration and conversion of Altham Mill into a block of flats by volunteers from a European camp organized by the International Voluntary Service and sponsored by the People in Common Housing Co-operative. The article mentions the purchase of the mill by the group for £7,000, and outlines the further costs of restoration.

"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.

"An abandoned mill stirs to life again"

Cutting from 'Daily Post' describing the planned restoration and conversion of Gayton Mill into a house by Philip and Rob Allison. The article outlines some of the changes planned at the mill, and also provides a brief history of the building.

"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.

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