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"Mill restored as Belloc memorial"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by John Richards describing a tour taken around Shipley Mill. The article mentions that the mill is maintained by the West Sussex County Council, and was restored and opened as a memorial to Hilaire Belloc after he died in 1953.

"Toy factory in a converted mill at Rogate"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette and South of England Advertiser' of an article by Alison Ross describing the conversion of Durford Mill near Rogate into a toy factory. The article goes over the history of the owner of Tiger Toys, Ltd., Mr. Robert Hirst, and how he came to set up his factory at the mill. It also includes a brief overview of the technical processes taking place at the factory.

"A Clymping landmark"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the conversion of Tottisham Mill in Clymping into a private residence by Lor Moyne. The article also mentions the appeal the mill has to artists, and is accompanied by a sketch by Mr. Sedgley.

"Mural has scenes from mill's past"

Cutting from 'Chichester Observer' describing the presentation of a historic mural of the mill to Barnham Mill owner Mr. Vic May by Barnham County Primary School headsmaster Mr. Tony Smith. The article mentions Mr. May's intention to restore the painting and hang it in the mill, which he hopes to convert into a museum. It also includes a brief history of the artist, Mr. Frank Potter, and his involvement with the mill.

"Old mill may be turned into homes"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the sale of a riverside mill in Arundel by owner Mr. Frank Penfold to Wimpey Homes. The article mentions that the mill is to be developed into a housing complex.

"Mill grinding to a halt"

Cutting from 'The Argus' of an article by Rob Hustwayte describing the closure of Barnham Mill near Bognor following disputes over leasing out land for parking. The article mentions the conversion of the mill into a tea room, and also outlines the dispute between Joy and Barry Lee with mill owner Peter Reynolds. It also includes a brief history of the mill and details of the conflict between the two parties.

"A mill that never really vanished"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by Richard and Richard McDermott describing the detailed history of Nyetimber Mill including its changing ownership over the years and its conversion into a housing complex.

"'Last' mill to be home"

Cutting from an unknown source of an article by Leonard Knowles describing the conversion of Patcham tower windmill into a house. The article cites Mrs. M. K. Christiansen as the applicant for planning permission, and also gives a detailed history of the mill under the care of Joseph Harris.

"The old mill may be saved"

Cutting from an unknown source describing the potential plans to restore Rowner watermill and convert it into a clubhouse. The article includes a statement by Philip Pickering, the curator of the Fine Fishers Club, about the intention to lease the mill from the owners, the West Sussex River Board. It also gives a brief history of the mill.

"One long grind - life was great"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the history of Runcton Mill near Chichester. The article mentions the original use of the mill to grind corn, its conversion into a residence by the Fry family, and its current occupancy by Mrs. Lillian Moore.

"Old windmill that became a school"

Cutting from 'Evening Argus' giving a brief history of Clymping Mill in Littlehampton, including its ownership by William Barnard in 1799, and its conversion into a private residence and later a school in the 1950s.

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