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In the 1800s, there was an influx of artists developing new ways to capture landscapes. Impressionism was a 19th century art movement which involved the practice of capturing light accurately within landscapes, using visible brushstrokes and an open composition. Neo-Impressionism was created as a reaction against impressionism…
Medieval manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries provide vivid and revealing portrayals of the milling world. Illustrated with remarkable detail and often embedded within moral or religious texts, manuscripts such as Books of Hours, the Smithfield Decretals, and other illuminated works reflect not only the technical aspects of milling but also its cultural and symbolic significance.
In the golden age of roller milling, a few exceptional country mills stood out not only for their technical advancement but for the character and ingenuity of the families behind them. Two such mills, Yare…
During my research at the Mills Archive, I often encounter records of successful country mills from the early 20th century. As a working water miller
North Leverton Windmill has been milling since 1813. It is the only wind corn mill in England to have worked continuously from its original construction to the present day. Its story began in
I first met architect John Reynolds when I was editing the Mills and Millers of Hampshire set of books for the Hampshire Mills Group. He
Here’s another round up of mills featured in the news over the past few weeks. As we mentioned in our previous blog, the impact of the
Throughout the ages, the role of the miller has been subject to all sorts of stories and stereotypes: millers have been slandered, satirised, respected and
The last entry in our series of blogs about Rex Wailes’ 1929 trip to the USA and Canada. 1929 press cutting from Rex’s files, showing
Today we are launching our campaign to raise funds to help preserve and make available the Rex Wailes Collection. Read on to find out more