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The mill that was once a warship

As I was starting this week’s blog entry I was reminded of all the drawings in the John Munnings’ Collection...

Ötzi the Iceman

Those of you who have read Lydia’s blog will know that we visited Reading Museum this week to see the...

What is a beehive quern?

On Monday we paid a visit to Reading Museum, so Hannah and I could see some more of the Archive’s...

‘One dark night in France whilst on sentry duty’…

Hello again! It’s been a productive and enjoyable second week at the Archive, as I’ve spent time getting acquainted with...

The Ghanaian travels of Stephen Buckland

Hello again! As my fourth week at the Archive is beginning, I am starting to compile a series of gems...

5 lesser known figures of the Industrial Revolution

Hello everyone. My name is Hannah and I’m yet another intern at the Mills Archive this year! Unlike many previous...

Lydia’s second week…

Hello again everyone! I have finished my 2nd week here at the Archive and have been thoroughly enjoying myself already....

Happy World Chocolate Day!

So apparently it’s World Chocolate Day. Apart from making us crave some chocolate delights here at the Archive, it got...

Hello from the new intern!

Hello everyone! My name is Lydia and I’m the Mills Archive’s new intern for the summer! Like many before me...

Derek Stidder 1950 – 2017 RIP

We are very sorry to announce that Derek passed away on 26 June. He was diagnosed with cancer some years...

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