Category: Blog

Archivist’s Choice: Archive Oddities

One of the most exciting parts of working in an archive is opening up a newly donated box of material....

Across the pond with Rex Wailes: Goodbye to Nantucket

Part 11 of a weekly series of blogs about Rex Wailes’ 1929 trip to the USA and Canada. Nantucket Harbour....

Across the pond with Rex Wailes: Nantucket Windmill

Part 10 of a weekly series of blogs about Rex Wailes’ 1929 trip to the USA and Canada. Nantucket Windmill...

National Lottery celebrates its 25th birthday!

November 2019 marks the 25th anniversary since the National Lottery was created. Since the foundation of the Mills Archive in...

Volunteer Spotlight: Homage to Hodson

This luxurious terraced housing is located in central Brighton near the vibrant city centre and train station which provides easily...

Across the pond with Rex Wailes: To Nantucket

Part 9 of a weekly series of blogs about Rex Wailes’ 1929 trip to the USA and Canada. Friday 10.5.29...

Archivist’s Choice: Agent of Millers

This document, newly donated to the Archive from the Owen Ward Collection, gives a glimpse of the role mills would...

Across the pond with Rex Wailes: Boyd’s and Thurston’s Mills

Part 8 of a weekly series of blogs about Rex Wailes’ 1929 trip to the USA and Canada. Boyd’s Mill,...

The mills built on bones delivered by a Wolf(e)

Last week, Tom, one of our dedicated volunteers, found amongst the press cuttings, a piece of card upon which were...

Across the pond with Rex Wailes: To Newport

Part 7 of a weekly series of blogs about Rex Wailes’ 1929 trip to the USA and Canada. Boston City...

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