Millwrights

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13 Archival description results for Millwrights

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"The mill wheels turn again"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing the restoration of Sibsey Mill. The article mentions that the work has been commissioned by the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works, and that the mill is owned by Mr. R. H. Crawford. It also specifies that the work will be carried out by Alford millwrighting firm R. Thompson and Son.

"Sixth sail goes on"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing the installation of a sixth sail on Trader Mill at Sibsey. The article also provides details of other aspects of the mill's restoration, including that Alford millwrights R. Thompson and Son were working on the building.

"This week in Alford"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' describing the work of millwright J. E. Thompson of the millwrighting firm Messrs. R. Thompson and Sons. The article outlines some of the mills Mr. Thompson has worked on in Lincolnshire, as well as some of the dangers involved in his line of work.

"The sail setters"

Cutting from 'The Star' describing the restoration of Burgh le Marsh Mill by millwright Jim Davies. The article also mentions that the mill was owned by Lincolnshire County Council, and that it had been converted into a restaurant.

Maud Foster Mill, Boston

Cutting from 'The Independent' of a picture of the sails of Maud Foster Mill being repaired. The caption identifies the millwright in the picture as Neil Medcalf.

"Windmills to be restored"

Cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph' describing the renewed interest in restoration of local windmills. The article mentions various windmills millwrights John and Robert Thompson had been called to work on, and provides a brief history of their millwrighting firm.

"Windmill repairer"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing the repairs millwright John E. Thompson made to the roof of a windmill at Burgh-le-Marsh.

"All part of their work!"

Cutting from 'Lincolnshire Standard' of a photograph of the restoration of Maud Foster Mill in Boston. The caption identifies Millwright Bob Thompson and his assistant working on the sails.

Mill at Saltfleet

Cutting from 'Sheffield Telegraph' of a photograph of a windmill at Saltfleet. The caption debates the contemporary relevance of the millwrighting occupation with reference to windmills.