Author: Liz Bartram

A windmill postcard with a message from war-torn Europe

This intriguing missive was found by volunteer Tom Hine. The picturesque windmill captured on the front of the postcard carries...

A welcome education in 18th and 19th century millwrighting

Last week we were visited by Dr Jim Moher, author of a new publication about millwrights who were working in...

Archives and Air Hangars

Our project – Archives & Air Hangars – has benefitted significantly from £10,000 we received from the Pilgrim Trust last...

International Women’s Day: Women on War Work

Today is International Women’s Day. We thought it fitting to highlight one example of the contribution that women have made...

The Mills Archive Trust wins National Lottery support

I am delighted to announce that the Archive has received £95,300 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting...

A visit to Jordans Mill

Last week I visited Jordans Mill in Biggleswade with Ron and Mildred, where we were treated like guests of honour!...

Treasures hidden in binbags

To celebrate #GivingTuesday, each week we will highlight a collection available for adoption. This week we are featuring the Armfield...

Building windmills on top of watermills: The Derek Ogden Collection

To celebrate #GivingTuesday, we are highlighting a collection available for adoption. Today’s collection is the Derek Ogden Collection. A millwright...

The treasure trove that is our Antiquarian Book Collection

To celebrate #GivingTuesday, each week we are highlighting a collection available for adoption. Today’s collection is the Antiquarian Book Collection....

Rescue of one of the most important millwright collections

To celebrate #GivingTuesday, each week we will highlight a collection available for adoption. Collection adopters help secure the safety and...

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