Mill writing

Latest TIMS Newsletter is stunning

April 04 2012 by Ron (134 views)
News of Mills & Mills outside the UK & TIMS & Watermills & Windmills | Leave a comment

The latest issue (Spring 2012) contains an amazing 37 pages of articles and images relating to mills in many countries around the world. As a demonstration of the breadth and interest of the subjects available, TIMS publications are second to …

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Mills are more than Monuments or Museums

February 12 2012 by Ron (206 views)
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The new TCMG website is impressive and well worth a visit - it looks good and has some new and useful features for those with an interest in mills. The professional approach to milling is encouraging and will attract more …

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So, was Heron Corn Mill First?

January 17 2012 by Ron (275 views)
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Heron has already announced they are open on National Mills Weekend. It sounds like a good visit - archive films and refreshments - and the mill and turbine.

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What is happening on National Mills Weekend?

January 10 2012 by Ron (504 views)
Events & National Mills Weekend & Watermills & Windmills | 1 comment

Only 123 days to go - so what plans are already in place for our annual festival of mills?

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The Tide Mill: A Once and Future Thing

January 01 2012 by Earl Taylor (359 views)
Electricity Generation & Mills outside the UK & Watermills | Leave a comment

7th ANNUAL CONFERENCE A HIT: More than fifty tide mill aficionados gathered at Kennebunkport Conservation Trust’s headquarters November 18th and 19th for Tide Mill Institute’s 7th annual conference to explore the past and future of tide mills.

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Mill Memories recalled

December 01 2011 by Ron (652 views)
Kent & Archive & Events & Watermills & Windmills | Leave a comment

The SPAB Mills Section held its autumn meeting at the Mills Archive on Nov 26. Over 70 mill enthusiasts attended to hear six excellent talks on Kent watermills, horizontal waterwheels, two post mills, Ken Farries, a York roller mill and …

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How exciting! How brave!

November 19 2011 by Ron (482 views)
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These words open an enthralling and entertaining account of how three families rescued a listed, derelict mill that was being pulled into the river.

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Time to decide

November 14 2011 by Ron (431 views)
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If you don't know what you really want for Christmas, why not choose one of the carefully selected items in the "Suitable Presents" section of the Mills Archive Bookshop?

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Any calendars?

November 10 2011 by Ron (531 views)
Collectors & Watermills & Windmills | Leave a comment

A correspondent has asked if anyone is aware of any windmill calendars available for 2012

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Cogglesford Mill, Sleaford

November 03 2011 by Doug Plowman (531 views)
Research & Watermills | Leave a comment

Comment: S. Pawley in 'Grist to the Mill' LHA Vol 23 1988 argues that Cogglesford Mill dates back to Mid-Saxon period because it was also known as 'Shire Mill' (see article for full argument). I tend to disagree.

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