Herne Mill, Herne

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Herne Hill

This copy of the postcard bears a George V stamp; the image therefore presumably dates from his reign (1910-1936) or earlier.

Lowe and Co Ltd

Herne, Kent

This image is undated; however it cannot be later than 1931 as this copy of the postcard bears a postmark of that date.

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"Windmills"

Cutting from unknown publication. It was reported that the Windmill near Herne Bay reopened for use. This is a "survivor" of the many windmills in Britain that once ground corn and meal and sawed timber. Only a 1000 are left standing and few are in use. The report also describes early developments in Western Europe.

"Why Is It That Windmills have such a vital interest for Lovers of the Countryside"

Cutting from "Slough Observer" reports that today traditional milling is a "scientific mechanical business" but there are many ancient windmills still to be seen in the countryside some of which are still in working order. Much interest has been generated by the proposed restoration of the Old Mill at Herne which is being supported financially by Trinity House as a navigational landmark.

"Kent Mill Restored"

Cutting from "Deal Mercury". Helen Lloyd, secretary to the Windmill Section of SPAB writes to the Times: "towards the end of this week the sweeps (sails) of an eighteenth century windmill, after years of idleness, will be once more at work".

"An Old Mill Restored"

Cutting from "The Times" reporting that Herne Mill was a "fine example of a Kentish Smock mill". Having been restored, with the help of the Society of the Protection of Ancient Buildings, it was now in working order.

"Windmill Sails and Sailors have their Landmark - Corn flows once more at Herne Bay""

Cutting from "News Chronicle" reporting that the sails of the Herne Bay Windmill "slowly" turned after a lapse of three years. Mr Frank Wootton, the miller, enabled the sails to turn again. The mill is a splendid example of Kentish octagonal smock mill with a revolving bonnet. It was built in 1781 on a site that had a mill in the distant past.

"Unquixotic Enterprise"

Cutting from "Christian Herald". Five men received certificates from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (Mills Section) awarded for "zeal in maintenance" of windmills. These diplomas were signed by Lord Esher.

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