Mill sales

Cutting from 'Doncaster Gazette' describing the auction of Misson Mill and its accompanying buildings by Messrs. Gorbutt and Cartwright. The maximum bid placed was for £550, which the auctioneers rejected, and announced they were open to a private transaction with any interested parties.

"Only a few of us left"

CUTT-01484
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16 September 1988

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from 'Yorkshire Evening News' of a photograph of Misson Windmill in Doncaster. The caption mentions that the mill had to be put on the market due to the death of the owner.

"Misson tower corn mill"

CUTT-01525
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04 September 1936

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from 'Retford Times' describing the auction of Misson Mill after the death of the owner, Mr. J. H. Sleight. The article contains a detailed history of the mill, as well as a description of its structure. It also explains the different processes involved in the operation of a mill.

"Bassingbourn watermill, near Royston"

CUTT-00525
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01 June 1972

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from 'The Times' of a property listing for Bassingbourn Mill near Royston.

"A park by the sea"

CUTT-04942
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17 December 1935

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from "Evening News" mentioning that Upminster windmill has been sold.

"138-year-old windmill to go"

CUTT-04940
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25 May 1937

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from "Daily Mirror" about Upminster windmill coming up for sale for the second time in two years.

"Old Essex mill sold"

CUTT-04927
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14 December 1935

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from "The Daily Telegraph" mentioning the sale of Upminster windmill at auction for £3,400.

"Essex landmark for sale"

CUTT-04923
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16 November 1935

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from "The Nottingham Guardian" mentioning that Upminster windmill is coming up for sale.

"Old windmills as residences"

CUTT-04896
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16 November 1935

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from "Investors Chronicle & Money Market Review" about Upminster windmill coming up for sale. The article predicts that it will be destroyed.

"Historic Essex windmill"

CUTT-04875
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28 December 1935

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Snippet from "East London Advertiser" about the sale of Upminster windmill.

"An ancient landmark"

CUTT-04874
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22 November 1935

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from "Ilford Guardian" about Upminster windmill coming up for sale. The article predicts that it will be destroyed.

"London's last windmill"

CUTT-04854
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24 May 1937

Part of Press Cuttings Collection

Cutting from "The Daily Telegraph" informing readers that there is a windmill 20 minutes by train from London, and mentioning that it is coming up for sale.