Built in the 18th century Whitburn windmill was restored, complete with sails by South Tyneside council in the early 1990s. Its position now amongst a small housing estate seems a little odd, but at the time of construction of course it would have stood in splendid isolation
Post windmills were once a common sight across the UK being the earliest type of European mill. The distinguishing feature is the whole of the mill itself rotates around a central pole and the brick work you see here is more for covered storage space and to protect the vertical post and supporting timbers from the elements.
A large mill in Boston, Lincolnshire that is still in use today and produces a fine range of flours. Built in 1819 it is a lovely example of an English tower mill.
Green's Mill is a restored and working windmill in Nottingham and in the care of the local council. The same site houses a science museum
The fan on a windmill is an ingenious device that via a series of rods and cogs keeps the cap facing the wind without the miller having to keep moving it manually
A large mill in Boston, Lincolnshire that is still in use today and produces a fine range of flours. Built in 1819 it is a lovely example of an English tower mill.
Sibsey Trader windmill was built in 1877 - one of the last in Lincolnshire and is now in the care of English Heritage. This image was taken from an adjacent public highway and has been given an 'nostalgic' feel with digital enhancement.
Situated in the English county of Somerset Ashton windmill is a typical tower mill that was used up until 1927. After being unused for many years it has been restored and is open (volunteers willing) most Sundays throughout summer.
Sibsey Trader Windmill is in the English county of Lincolnshire and is a six sailed, six storey mill. In working order it mills on selected dates. Built in 1877 it was in it's day leading edge technology
Bircham windmill is a working mill, built in 1846 and in use until the 1920s when it fell into disrepair. Bought by and restored by the current owners it had its sails refitted in 1981 it is now open daily.
This image taken from my drone - I am CAA licensed for commercial operation, copy of PfCO certificate available on request.
This is a wind pump (not a windmill) at Thurne on the Norfolk Broads. Many hundreds of these were built to harness wind power and drain the surrounding land so it could be used for farming. Only a few remain in good repair having been rescued by assorted trusts and volunteer groups over the years.
This is a wind pump (not a windmill) at Thurne on the Norfolk Broads. Many hundreds of these were built to harness wind power and drain the surrounding land so it could be used for farming. Only a few remain in good repair having been rescued by assorted trusts and volunteer groups over the years.
Heage Windmill is an unusual design, having six sails. In fact it is the only remaining stone tower six sailed mill in England. First built in 1797 and restored to working order in 2002 it is a most beautiful and popular place to visit.
Heage Windmill is a working windmill in the village of Heage, Derbyshire. There were once some 88 such tower mills in Derbyshire - this one alone is in working condition.
Lacey Green windmill was operational until around 1915, but by 1935 was in need of at least basic repairs to keep it watertight but it continued to deteriorate. In the 1960s a group got together with the aim of restoring it and thus between 1971 and 1986 extensive restoration returned it to the fine condition we see now.
There is an interesting story to this mill which explains the slightly 'building site' look you have here. The mill was bulldozed flat in 1967 to make way for a new housing development and is now being re-constructed on this site.
Cobstone windmill was made famous as it featured in the family friendly Chitty chitty bang bang. Today it is in private ownership.
Lacey Green windmill was operational until around 1915, but by 1935 was in need of at least basic repairs to keep it watertight but it continued to deteriorate. In the 1960s a group got together with the aim of restoring it and thus between 1971 and 1986 extensive restoration returned it to the fine condition we see now.
