Flatford, The Mill 1907
Photo ref: 57551
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Photo ref: 57551
Photo of Flatford, The Mill 1907

More about this scene

This shows the overflow pond which was the location of Constable's 'The Haywain' (1821). The mill, which dates from c1730, occupies the site of a mill which has stood here since at least the 14th century. The mill house was the home of Golding Constable and his family from 1765 to 74, and it remained in their possession until the 1840s. Flour was taken downstream by lighters to Mistley for London.

A Selection of Memories from Flatford Mill

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. Here are some from Flatford Mill

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

I owned a large picture of 'The Haywain' which for many years hung on my living room wall. During the 1980s I was lucky enough to visit the cottage and it was like walking into the painting; it was magical!