Gems of the Archive: The Mill that Moved
Since starting at the archive five weeks ago, I have gained a real appreciation for the complexity and skill required to run and maintain these
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Since starting at the archive five weeks ago, I have gained a real appreciation for the complexity and skill required to run and maintain these
One of the things I have realised whilst working with the collections is how inspirational traditional milling has been to a huge variety of artists.
This intriguing missive was found by volunteer Tom Hine. The picturesque windmill captured on the front of the postcard carries with it a message that
Can you help us identify these archive photos of Welsh mill sites? We have 10s of thousands of mill images on our catalogue. Unfortunately, many
Last week I visited Jordans Mill in Biggleswade with Ron and Mildred, where we were treated like guests of honour! Read on to find out
To celebrate #GivingTuesday, we are highlighting a collection available for adoption. Today’s collection is the Derek Ogden Collection. A millwright for many years, Derek repaired
This week has seen me draw from one resource that the Archive houses in large numbers for our roller mill history project: namely postcards. A
To celebrate #GivingTuesday, each week we will highlight a collection available for adoption. Collection adopters help secure the safety and availability of all the Archive’s
Marsh Mill in Thornton, Lancashire, is approaching its 223rd birthday. The Friends of Marsh Mill now wish to move the Mill to the next stage
Upminster Windmill’s restoration project is certainly well under way, as these latest photos show! Millwright Willem Dijkstra has started to repair the tower, this includes