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We are a group based in Hampshire, England, interested in mills of all types - watermills, windmills, tide mills - with many members who own mills and welcome the opportunity to share their enthusiasm.

Some of us are actively involved in the restoration work on mills and their machinery, sluices, waterwheels, turbines and watercourses.  We advise mill owners on repair and conservation and lend a hand when needed. 

Others research the various aspects of milling and mill history and survey buildings.  Very often, we are able to supply historical details and copies of old photographs.  We are frequently consulted about planning applications involving change in mills and mill sites.  We are closely involved with the Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society and the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings (SPAB).

We are a friendly group and  meet four times a year in a variety of Hampshire mills.  A quarterly newsletter is circulated to all members.  We would be delighted to have you join us and get involved in all our activities.

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snippets
A varied collection of interesting items from the macabre to the informative!

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activity
Reports on some of the preservation and restoration activity being done by the group. 

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events

National Open Days, local events, visits to other Mills in the UK and abroad, restoration projects, and regular meetings in a Hampshire mill all contribute to a vigorous and active group.

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mills open to the public

With over 240 watermills and 100 windmill sites Hampshire holds a wealth of history.   Keeping records up to date is a continuous task.  Our millennium project was to compile a complete photographic record of all extant Hampshire Mills.  We link here to some of the mills that are open to the public.

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links
Individual mill sites, other mill groups, national mills and industrial archaeology organisations are referenced here.

RECENTLY UPDATED ON THE SITE !

Details on the Winchester City Mill page have been updated to show current opening times.

Book published !

The Mills and Millers of Hampshire - Vol 2

 

The second volume covers the west of the county including the New Forest, rivers Avon and Test.

 

Now available on this website - this 240 page A5 full colour compendium of current and historical information covers 96 mills and over 900 millers, with photos, maps and diagrams.  It will be of interest to all - mill enthusiasts, family history researchers and people touring the county.
 

Selling fast - get your copy soon !

Also available Volume 1 - central Hampshire, with 72 mills, 500 millers and 160 pages.


For more details and to buy click

 Mills Book

 

Newsletter for Winter 2012 added.
We publish a quarterly newsletter for members and now are adding it to this website.  The newsletters contain an eclectic mix of news of our activities, articles on mills and milling, reports on visits, poems, recipes and much more .... 

A few of the interesting articles

Shears Mill, Bishopstoke

Beaulieu Tide Mill Renewed

A poem from the USA

Delicious Christmas Cake recipe

No 99, Winter 12

Newsletters



 

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