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Gems of the Archive: Of War and Waterwheels
You may be familiar with the artist Sir Alfred Munnings, known for his impressive oil paintings of everything equine: from elegant race horses, to majestic hunting steeds, to quaint pastoral scenes featuring portly ponies blending into an idyllic, English landscape.
Gems of the Archive: The Women Who Mill Alone
In recognition of International Women’s Day on 8th March, in this week’s blog we are showing our appreciation for women in milling by featuring two formidable female millers. Milling: a man’s job in a man’s world, or so it certainly
Gems of the Archive: Drama, Scandal and Mills
With a title that sounds like it comes straight from a John le Carré spy novel, our Gems of the Archive story featuring the unusual life of Karl Wood is an intrepid tale of adventure and scandal, passion and faith.
Articles
Caring for an Icon
Hardley Mill in need of repair in 1950, Karl Wood Windmill Sketches—WOOD-M1378. Repairs began on Hardley Mill in 2008. Half...
The Story of Wind Energy in Europe
Introducing a new project, and how you can help tell the story Wind power has a rich history, shaping Europe’s...
100,000 Records
At the end of 2024 we hit a significant milestone – the 100,000th item to be catalogued from our archive. And...
