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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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preservation and restoration activity being done by the
group.
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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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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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Individual mill sites, other mill groups, national mills
and industrial archaeology organisations are
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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.
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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
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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
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Hampshire Mills Group is registered as Charity No
1116607.
Subscriptions and donations can be given with gift aid
allowing us to recover your tax! |
