Volunteer Spotlight: The Millers of the Past
Author: Pru Barrett In November 2017, Ron Cookson asked me if I would like to compile a database of millers, made up from the masses
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Visit to Upminster Windmill
On Friday 20th July, Liz, Nathanael, Paul and I went on an exciting visit to one of the Mills Archive’s valued Heritage Partners: Upminster Windmill
John Silman RIP
Author: Sheila Viner Well known to many hundreds of mill and industrial history enthusiasts in Britain and the Continent, John Silman died last week. He
Celebrating with the Hampshire Mills Group
On Friday the Hampshire Mills Group paid us a visit. The Group has helped the Archive in a number of ways over the years and
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 interns, I have not come
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 ago and bravely made light
International Women’s Day: a campaigner for mills and women’s rights…
Since International Women’s Day is now upon us, it seems apt to pay homage to some of the heroines of the mill world. And –
RIP Michael Harverson (1937 – 2017)
We are sorry to announce that Michael died on Thursday 2 March. He will be greatly missed by his many friends, including the staff and
The 4 top adventures of Arthur C Smith
Author: Hannah Pearce A tale from the Archive… You fall head first into a 6ft deep ditch, full of muddy water, with the bike that
The Mysterious Miss Pearce?
Author: Alex Keane My name is Alex and I’ve been volunteering in the library for over a year now. I have recently finished re-classifying the