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
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Millers on Stamps
Tony Yoward pointed out that these stamps are for sale from the Isle of Man Post office – so I have taken the plunge! They
Who were the most interesting?
We all know the names of the great and the good in the mill world – but who were the most interesting mill people? My
New Issue of Wind and Water Mills
The latest issue (number 28) of the Journal of the Midland Wind and Water Mills Group has just been published. It contains four articles up
Broughton Windmill
Author: Nick Further to the previous note at http://www.millsarchivetrust.org/index.php/blogs/more/millers_in_broughton_by_brigg_lincolnshire I believe that this is the Broughton Mill. that was [probably] occupied by Thomas Winn (land
Chislet Mill historical research: an update
Author: Virginia Silvester I am pleased to say that my further research has provided some answers about the origins of Chislet mill. The following is
Millers in Broughton by Brigg Lincolnshire
I’ve had another look at all the census records I have for Broughton mill and have put together a chronology of millers. I hope that
Chislet Mill anyone?
Author: Virginia Silvester I have done a lot of research on the early millers at Chislet and this is detailed below. A follow-up item has
Frank Gregory and his model of Nutley Mill
The photograph was probably taken in about 1970. Frank displays his model of Nutley post mill which shows the mill in its restored state. It
Has anyone got other good pictures of the man?
This picture shows Frank in April 1990. The photograph was taken by Mildred at the re-opening of Lowfield Heath Windmill by Princess Alexandra. As we