We're the registered charity dedicated to the protection and preservation of the records of milling history.

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The Renewable Energy Records Appeal

Help us save the history of renewable energy and inspire change makers of the present and future. Critical records of renewable energy innovation not yet in our care are at risk. Without immediate action, this knowledge could be…

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Caring for an Icon

Mills are more than historic structures. They are living symbols of our shared cultural and technological heritage. Engaging with them enriches lives, connecting past innovations with future possibilities. The preservation of both tangible (i.e. the mill structures) and…

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Feeding the World

From the seeds we plant and the way we process the resulting crops locally, to national and global issues of food sustainability, nutrition and security, the role of milling is essential. As the Mills Archive Trust, it is our role…

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Articles

The ‘Milling’ Journal and the Challenges of Feeding the World

The trials and tribulations of providing sufficient, nutritious and affordable food are played out in captivating detail within our collection...

Industrial Grace: Reimagining the Mill in Modern Art

In the 1800s, there was an influx of artists developing new ways to capture landscapes. Impressionism was a 19th century...

An Honest Miller

Following on from the story of Puss in Boots, I thought it would also be interesting to tell the story...

Milling in 19th Century China: From Ancient Traditions to Everyday Practice

The history of milling in China stretches back thousands of years and reflects both the ingenuity of early societies and...

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