Armistice 100: The Link Between the Archive and Great War Ambulance Trains
This week the Mills Archive has joined in with commemorating 100 years since the end of the First World War. Ahead of the upcoming launch
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Threat to Painshill Park
Painshill Park is threatened by Highways England plans to improve the M25 junction with the A3. You can help the Park and join RHS Wisley,
In Memoriam Helen Major (1927 – 2013)
Helen died a year ago today (March 24) and we celebrate her life and work for mills. Although for years she provided the support for
The Funeral of Helen Major 1927 – 2013
Helen’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 16 April 2013. Her cremation at Reading Crematorium (South Chapel) at 10.45 will be followed by a thanksgiving
Helen Major RIP 1927 – 2013
Helen Major passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday March 24th. RIP Helen was well known in the mill world and much loved. She
Radio 4 programme featuring the late Ken Major
Ken Major will feature on BBC Radio 4’s “Last Word” this Friday 21 August at 4pm Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating
Kenneth Major: heritage architect and author
Author: Simon Hudson Ken’s obituary appears in the Times today (Saturday 8 August) The printed version contain two large photos of the wheel at Painshill.
Ken Major Funeral and Memorial
Ken’s funeral (which was held in accordance with the custom of the Quakers) took place on Thursday 6 August at 11.30. The service took place
Ken Major RIP 1928-2009
Ken passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 25 after a short illness. Details of funeral arrangements will be posted later. Ken was