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Author: Becky Spokes

Mildred writes about Chinese milling for “Milling & Grain”

Hello everyone! As some of you may already know, our very own Mildred Cookson writes regular articles in the ‘Milling...

Oldland Windmill powered by steam once more

Hello everyone! I wanted to do a big shout out and congratulations today to our Friends at Oldland Windmill who...

Holman Bros., Millwrights of Canterbury

Hello everyone! You might remember me briefly mentioning Guy’s presentation at the SPAB meeting a few months ago on the...

The Mills Archive Research Competition 2016

Hello everyone! Great news – the Mills Archive will be holding its Research Competition for the 3rd time and we...

Sacrewell Watermill to reopen after £1.4 million renovations

Hello everyone! I would like to draw your attention today to Sacrewell Watermill, one of our Heritage Partners. You might...

Oldland Mill Song

Hello everyone! Now some of you may recognise the name ‘Oldland Windmill’ because they were the winners of the English...

White Mill

Hello everyone! I am happy to announce that we have a new Heritage Partner! White Mill in Sandwich! Of course...

What is Kate up to?

Hello everyone! By now you have probably read Kate’s first blog as an intern. I don’t want to repeat anything...

The Garden Party was a success!

Hello everyone! On Saturday we finally had our Mills Archive Summer Garden Party and even though it wasn’t cracking the...

National Volunteers’ Week 1st – 7th June

Hello everyone! National Volunteers’ Week is fast approaching in the first week of June and it is another great chance...

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