We are pleased to have secured a grant from the Swire Charitable Trust to support the preservation of millwrighting skills.
Our first priority is to establish a national consensus on the current needs of the sector, identify critical knowledge gaps, and explore how online resources can play a key role in addressing these challenges.
The insights gathered during this consultation will be compiled into a formal report and development plan, which will be widely shared to maximise its impact.
To ensure success, we will be seeking input and advice from other institutions and individuals with experience in and knowledge of the issues surrounding the craft of millwrighting and public appreciation of mills and milling. In the meantime, if you wish to know more, do get in touch.
We aim to build and involve a UK-wide network of stakeholders, including individuals and organisations dedicated to preserving millwrighting expertise.
Additionally, we envisage this network playing a pivotal role in the creation of a permanent millwrighting information hub; an essential resource for the future of this invaluable craft.
