Mills Section Spring Event: Pioneers of the Milling World
Mills Section Spring Event: Pioneers of the Milling World
Exploring the feats and figures that moved milling forward
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- With lunch £40 for members / £45 for non-members (book by 28th February)
- Without lunch £35 for members / £40 for non-members
Event details
An informative and convivial day focusing on pioneering feats and figures of the milling world.
Date: Saturday 9th March
Time: Registration and refreshments from 9.30am, talks begin at 10.30am. The day will finish by 5pm.
Venue: The Gallery, 75 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EL
(public transport: Farringdon station)
Price (includes refreshments on arrival and afternoon tea):
with lunch - members £40 / non-members £45 (BOOK BY 28th FEBRUARY)
without lunch - members £35 / non-members £40
Presentations will include:
- Blind Alleys and Broad Avenues: 18th-century windmill pioneers
Gareth Hughes
- Ancient Water Machines, including the Machine of Marly
Steve Temple
- Merchants, Millers and Millwrights of Mark Lane
Mildred Cookson
- Arthur Smith
Luke Bonwick
- New Era of Milling: John Pocklington
Jim Bailey
Plus the chance to hear members' contributions and regional updates, together with news from the Mills Section.
The Mills Archive Bookshop will also be in attendance, offering attendees the opportunity to browse a selection of their stock.
Accessibility: please contact the SPAB Mills Section before booking to discuss any special access requirements.