It seems the coronavirus pandemic has affected every area of life, and milling is no exception. In fact news stories about mills, milling, flour and bread production have been particularly frequent in the last few weeks. Here is an overview of some of the stories. Photo: Martin Watts The main milling related story in the…
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Help us record the impact of coronavirus on mills
The Mills Archive needs your help to record the story of how mills have been affected by the current crisis. If you’re involved with a mill, why not send us a record of your experiences (e.g. a diary and/or pictures), so that this can be preserved for future generations? Tomorrow’s history depends on your efforts,…
The Mills Archive’s response to the coronavirus
During these unprecedented times, we thought we should reach out and reassure you that here at the Mills Archive Trust, we are working hard to continue to safeguard milling heritage. The Mills Archive is now closed to visitors and staff will be working from home, while continuing to maintain the security of the collections in…
Across the pond with Rex Wailes: Home again
The last entry in our series of blogs about Rex Wailes’ 1929 trip to the USA and Canada. 1929 press cutting from Rex’s files, showing Canadian landscape Unfortunately the last part of Rex’s diary is missing, so his account of his time in Canada is lost. Correspondence from the collection fills in some of the…
International Women’s Day – Marjorie Isabel Batten 1903-1962
To celebrate International Women’s Day, today the 8th March, our Information Manager, Elizabeth, has been looking at the role of women in milling – who are not as few and far between as one might think! M. I. Batten[1] is the author of English Windmills Volume 1 which was published by the Architectural Press in 1930. We have…
Volunteer Spotlight: Milling Expressions
Mills have played a huge role in our lives for hundreds of years, from the primitive mill stone to more recent hydroelectric turbines. It is interesting to see how much of an impact mills have had in all areas of our lives, not least their impact on language across the world. Whilst reading through many…
Cleaning, folding and fixing – a conservation training day
A recent training day at the Archive, run by conservator Victoria Stevens, saw volunteers try out conservation techniques including cleaning, repairing and housing documents. The course was funded by our recent grant from the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust. Everyone who attended found the day a rewarding and enjoyable experience. We asked one of our volunteers,…
Across the pond with Rex Wailes: Chicago to Minneapolis
Extracts from Rex Wailes’ 1929 diary of his trip to the USA and Canada. Part 23. 4. 6. 29. On Tuesday the 4th, I had tea with Miss Young at the E.S.U. This was my first introduction to cinnamon toast. Toast is made, buttered while warm after steam has come off and a mixture of…
Across the pond with Rex Wailes: A trip to the “Talkies”
Extracts from Rex Wailes’ 1929 diary of his trip to the USA and Canada. Part 22. 3.6.29 On Monday evening I went to the Youngs. They had an “apartment” – we call them flats – in a huge apartment building facing the lake just S. of Lincoln Park. The family consists of Mr. & Mrs. Young,…
Across the pond with Rex Wailes: Chicago
Extracts from Rex Wailes’ 1929 diary of his trip to the USA and Canada. Part 21. 30.5.29 I left Pittsburgh by the 11.22 p.m. (summer time) sleeping car, and arrived at Chicago at 8.55 a.m., gaining an extra hour in bed en route, as the result of the change from eastern to central time. The…