Author: Chris Viney

She’s a jolly miller

“With flour-dust sprinkled in her greying hair and a beaming smile [she] runs, all alone, the centuries-old watermill of Thunder...

Gems of the Archive: The Mill that Moved

Since starting at the archive five weeks ago, I have gained a real appreciation for the complexity and skill required...

Breathing fire

Transport links are the lifeline of milling. This photograph shows a steam wagon outside Sonning watermill. The wagon is called...

Mill of old age

Some mills have miraculous powers. This postcard was produced by the Belgium publisher Marco Marchovici in the early 20th century....

Advertising and symbolism

Mills have been critical to the development of civilisation and play a central role in our culture. Not surprisingly, artists,...

Mills at war

If an army marches on its stomach it is unsurprising that mills have played a crucial role in all manner...

Northwestern Miller: From Doughnuts to Dresses

Here at the archives we have a unique collection of the Northwestern Miller stretching from 1897 to 1945. This incredible...

Art and artists

Mills occupy a hugely significant place in the landscape. It is no wonder then they have inspired numerous artists. See...

Made to measure

From measuring the amount of grain in a sack to making sure a windmill’s sails are the correct length, without...

Women at work

Whilst the role of women in milling has often been underappreciated they have been crucial to its development. From its...

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