We're the registered charity dedicated to the protection and preservation of the records of milling history.
Themes
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…
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…
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…
Articles
The Millwright’s Books
The Mills Archive contains a wealth of knowledge on millwrighting, particularly in our library. The millwrighting books in our collection...
Flat Caps for Millers and Millwrights
The flat cap can be traced back to the 14th century in Northern England, when it was more likely to...
From Stone to Steel in Norfolk’s Flour Mills
In the golden age of roller milling, a few exceptional country mills stood out not only for their technical advancement...
The History of Wind Turbines
Early mill engineers were concerned with converting the kinetic energy of wind and water into motive power for turning wheels...
