Haddenham, The Mill c.1950
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Photo of Haddenham, The Mill c.1950

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Great Mill is a yellow brick tower windmill standing on a ridge, with panoramic views of the flat fenland. The tower is four storeys high, and its diameter is larger than normal, particularly at the top. The mill has four patent sails and is winded by a fantail. It was built in 1803 and ceased work in 1943. It has now been restored, and is complete with all its original machinery. It is privately owned, but is sometimes open to visitors.

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Grinding wheels turned by wind – evocative photographs of windmills in bygone times from The Francis Frith Collection.

Memories of Haddenham, the Mill c1950

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Haddenham, The Mill c.1950

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Whilst this isn't actually one of my recollections, I do know that Haddenham had at least two mills. One of them being owned back in 1809 by Messrs William and Robert Pate. My Gtx5 Grandfather, Philip Newman was a miller at their mill but unfortunately got 'caught in the workings' and was accidentally killed. Pretty gruesome really - no wonder he was buried the next day. I'm unsure as to whether ...see more