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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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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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good
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Hampshire Mills Group has been granted Charitable
status. We are now registered as Charity No
1116607.
Subscriptions and donations can be given with gift aid
allowing us to recover your tax!
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National Mills Weekend, 10 - 11 May, with at least nine
Hampshire Mills open to the public - see our
Events page for
details. Longbridge Mill to have
Amateur Radio
station working.
Winchester City Mill has a fascinating new exhibition on
the
story of Bread.
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Visit
to the National Mills Archive - a report and photo
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| Report on the British Hydropower Association one
day seminar on Micro-Hydro at the Crabble Corn Mill, Kent,
January 24, 2008. An introduction to the planning,
installation and operation of small scale power generation
from water. Click
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mills open to the public |
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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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events |
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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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links |
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Individual mill sites, other mill groups, national mills
and industrial archaeology organisations are referenced
here.
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