A programme of education, innovation and inspiration
‘History to Hope’ delves into the narratives of the past to illuminate pathways toward a brighter future. Discover the transformational journey from the annals of history and embark on a profound exploration of our collective heritage and the resilient spirit that paves the way for hope.
Archives are information rich assets. At The Mills Archive Trust, we use our knowledge and experience to make history inclusive and to enable participation and contributions from people from a variety of backgrounds.
Knowledge is power: We provide tools for people to participate in issues affecting them and their communities. Equipped with knowledge of the past and the support of our benefactors, we have the power to shape a more hopeful future.
Join us as we navigate the corridors of history, uncovering stories of triumph and resilience inspiring hope for generations to come.
Sustainable food, energy and knowledge
Feeding the World
The history of milling has many stories of hope in a world where the number of people affected by hunger rose to 828 million in 2021.
We aim to address the United Nations’ concern that the world is moving away from the goal of ending hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition by 2030.
Renewable Energy
The threat of climate change mandates the move from the use of fossil-based fuels to generate electricity.
The history of renewable energy, based on wind- or waterpower, is one of our areas of expertise and offers many research and education opportunities.
Traditional Knowledge
Wind- and watermills over the last millennium have relied on the skills of millers and millwrights to operate, maintain, and repair them.
There is an urgent need to record and make public the details of their crafts and the potential impact of the loss of this aspect of cultural heritage.