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12th May - 17:34

Daniel Cheetham, carpenter and SPAB Millwright Fellow 2023, reflects on how he became involved with this critically endangered craft. 

10th May - 14:01

As we approach National Mills Weekend, Bryony Robinson, Development Manager at John O’Groats Mill, kindly answered a few questions about this exciting project. 

10th May - 12:22

Mildred Cookson, Chair of the SPAB Mills Section, reflects on how millwrighting has changed over the years and how we might keep this critically endangered craft alive. 

02nd May - 14:50

Find a mill open near you for National Mills Weekend (13-14 May) and take part in this annual celebration of our shared milling heritage.

13th February - 11:42

SPAB Scotland looks back on some of the wonderful mills featured in last year’s event. 

11th November - 15:26

A shingle maker and signwriter, 2022 SPAB Fellow Owen Bushell recounts his experiences so far...

02nd September - 12:22

Gifts in wills provide an enduring legacy that help us to protect old buildings. We’re immensely grateful that David Wynn of Fladbury Mill, Worcestershire, decided to leave the SPAB an extraordinary legacy – this beautiful watermill.

28th April - 18:28

For National Mills Weekend, Roger Illsley explores the history of Scotland’s first successful steam powered flax mill, sadly now 'at risk'

24th August - 16:31

An update on the works which began this summer to repair our historic windmill in Leicestershire, returning it to working order for the first time since the 1930s.

05th May - 15:59

9-10 May is National Mills Weekend. This year it will be an online celebration of traditional wind and watermills.