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National Mills Weekend 2009

February 26 2009 by Ron Cookson (1538 views)
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We are thinking of opening on National Mills Weekend this year. It is on May 9-10 2009. If we do, will anyone come to see us?

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New Website on European Windmills

February 23 2009 by Leo van Raamsdonk (1435 views)
Mills outside the UK & TIMS & Windmills | Leave a comment

For years now I am interested in regional diversity and development of windmills. After a period that I didn't have the possibility to pay attention, I recently started to study traditional windmills again. One of the current results is a …

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Peotone windmill’s fate still twisting in the wind

February 16 2009 by William Hill (1630 views)
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The Chicago Tribune reports on the Rathje Windmill which has stood guard on the north end of Peotone in southern Will County, which now needs money spent on it

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Photo retouching

February 11 2009 by Fred Atkins (1515 views)
Windmills | 1 comment

I copied Jenny West’s old postcard on Facebook and retouched it with my Picasa 3 program (free from Google). The result is as attached. Not perfect but an improvement aesthetically! I wonder if this is acceptable or would people rather …

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News of Windmills

February 08 2009 by William Hill (1573 views)
Electricity Generation & News of Mills & Windmills | 1 comment

This months news links feature work on Skidby and proposals for Tadworth as well as a video of Rayleigh and a £1million price on Wymondham. There is also a note on making horizontal windmills more efficent

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Urgent response needed to planning application

February 08 2009 by The Oldland Mill Trust (1293 views)
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The owners of Oldland Mill House, have submitted two applications entitled "Alterations to create ancillary accommodation for guests or staff." The building in question is in fact Oldland Mill Granary. Oldland Windmill is Grade II-listed and it has been assumed …

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Does anybody have a picture of the following windmills prior to their loss:-

February 04 2009 by Philip Hicks (1529 views)
Kent & Research & Windmills | 2 comments

Bodsham Green, Elmsted in Kent Old mill at Blean in Kent Lynsted (except for the one by W Coles Finch) in Kent Betsham, Southfleet in Kent The 100 Acre tower mill at Sheerness in Kent Chequer mill or Good Intent …

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Windmill Hill Windmill

February 03 2009 by Bee Frost (2232 views)
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Dear Mills Archive I enclose an image of the windmill which the Trust is happy for you to use. Best regards Bee Frost Windmill Hill Windmill Trust http://www.windmillhillwindmill.co.uk/

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Image for identification - Frank Gregory online

February 03 2009 by Sussex Miller (1480 views)
Frank Gregory Online | Leave a comment

As a member of the team helping to identify the mill slides of Frank Gregory, I attach a photo which the team felt we really ought be able to identify !

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