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Mills Collection (#10)

"Mills: A Journey Through Time and Heritage" Step back in time to the roaring 1920s with Jeeves and Wooster

Background imageMills Collection: The Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, 1856 (oil on canvas)

The Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, 1856 (oil on canvas)
903065 The Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Ciceri, Eugene (1813-90); 61 X 50.7 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageMills Collection: Winter landscape with numerous figures (panel)

Winter landscape with numerous figures (panel)
JKR69457 Winter landscape with numerous figures (panel) by Bredael, Joseph van (1688-1739); 23.6x29.5 cm; Galerie de Jonckheere, Paris, France; (add.info.: by Joseph van Bredael)

Background imageMills Collection: The Road to the Mill, 1849 (oil on board)

The Road to the Mill, 1849 (oil on board)
NGW239415 The Road to the Mill, 1849 (oil on board) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 33x44.4 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageMills Collection: Windmills on the plains of Montrouge, c.1820 (oil on canvas)

Windmills on the plains of Montrouge, c.1820 (oil on canvas)
902541 Windmills on the plains of Montrouge, c.1820 (oil on canvas) by Huet, Paul (1803-69); 32 x 40.4 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Paul Huet)

Background imageMills Collection: Windmill at the Folie-Beaujon in Paris, 1827 (oil on canvas)

Windmill at the Folie-Beaujon in Paris, 1827 (oil on canvas)
XIR196926 Windmill at the Folie-Beaujon in Paris, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Guyot, Antoine Patrice (b.1777); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageMills Collection: St Benets Level Drainage Mill at sunset. Norfolk Broads, England, UK, February

St Benets Level Drainage Mill at sunset. Norfolk Broads, England, UK, February

Background imageMills Collection: Windmill

Windmill
Alfredo Bruzzone

Background imageMills Collection: Before sun rise on Sorae

Before sun rise on Sorae
Tiger Seo

Background imageMills Collection: Canada textile industry early 1900s

Canada textile industry early 1900s

Background imageMills Collection: Carrying rags to the paper mills, Amalfi, Italy

Carrying rags to the paper mills, Amalfi, Italy

Background imageMills Collection: Italy Amalfi - carrying rags to paper mills - pre-1900

Italy Amalfi - carrying rags to paper mills - pre-1900

Background imageMills Collection: Industrial panorama, Sheffield

Industrial panorama, Sheffield

Background imageMills Collection: Mills hand grenade

Mills hand grenade

Background imageMills Collection: WW1 - A Mills hand grenade

WW1 - A Mills hand grenade

Background imageMills Collection: Textile machinery early 1900s

Textile machinery early 1900s

Background imageMills Collection: Hand loom weaver early 1900s

Hand loom weaver early 1900s

Background imageMills Collection: Hand loom weaver / spinner early 1900s

Hand loom weaver / spinner early 1900s

Background imageMills Collection: Hand loom weavers early 1900s

Hand loom weavers early 1900s

Background imageMills Collection: Paisley Cotton Mill Victorian period

Paisley Cotton Mill Victorian period

Background imageMills Collection: F Mills

F Mills

Background imageMills Collection: Textile workers Victorian period

Textile workers Victorian period Date: 19th century

Background imageMills Collection: Textile worker early 1900s

Textile worker early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Background imageMills Collection: Young Lady in Silk

Young Lady in Silk - Seated young lady in a silk outfit with a bouquet of flowers on her wedding day. Advertisement for Real Silk Hosiery Mills, Indianapolis. Date: 1921

Background imageMills Collection: Superior Dorcas Sewing Needles packet

Superior Dorcas Sewing Needles packet, W Clarke & Sons, Mount Pleasant Mills, Redditch

Background imageMills Collection: Imperial Cotton Mills, Los Angeles, possibly 1920s

Imperial Cotton Mills, Los Angeles, possibly 1920s

Background imageMills Collection: Birkby Bayhall Mills Fire on 15th April 1909

Birkby Bayhall Mills Fire on 15th April 1909

Background imageMills Collection: Burnley Textile Workers early 1900s

Burnley Textile Workers early 1900s

Background imageMills Collection: WW2 - The Three P's At Valley Farm

WW2 - The Three P's At Valley Farm
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, The Three P's At Valley farm, written by Jeanie Brown. The image shows three wartime children by a viaduct. Date: 1945

Background imageMills Collection: When Can I Have A Banana Again

When Can I Have A Banana Again
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for When Can I Have A Banana Again, words and music by Nat Mills, Gaby Rogers and Harry Roy

Background imageMills Collection: Osmington Mills, near Weymouth, Dorset

Osmington Mills, near Weymouth, Dorset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageMills Collection: Scalby Mills, North Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Scalby Mills, North Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageMills Collection: Exhibition dancers Annette Mills and Robert Seille

Exhibition dancers Annette Mills and Robert Seille
The well known exhibition dancers Annette Mills and Robert Seille, December 1923. Back in London after a long continental tour and performing at Ciro's Date: 1923

Background imageMills Collection: Fife Silk Mills Advertisement Photograph

Fife Silk Mills Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used for the advertisement of Dunfermline based Fife Silk Mills, portraying two women admiring some silks. Date: circa 1939

Background imageMills Collection: Advert, Patent Portable Election Fittings

Advert, Patent Portable Election Fittings by Flere & Mills Limited, London Date: 1903

Background imageMills Collection: Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps

Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps
Advert, Mazda Light Bulbs and Lamps, with circus clowns Date: 1952

Background imageMills Collection: Advert, HMV television with Emiscope tube

Advert, HMV television with Emiscope tube
Advert, HMV Television with Emiscope tube Date: 1952

Background imageMills Collection: Bernard Mills and Jose Lennard

Bernard Mills and Jose Lennard
Bernard Mills was the son of circus owner Bertram Mills. After his father's death in 1938 he was to take over the running of the Bertram Mills Circus with his brother Cyril

Background imageMills Collection: Advert, B Samuelson, Britannia Iron Works, Banbury

Advert, B Samuelson, Britannia Iron Works, Banbury - Turnip Cutters, Chaff Cutters and Corn Bruising Mills Date: 1856

Background imageMills Collection: Mrs Mills the Miller's Wife

Mrs Mills the Miller's Wife

Background imageMills Collection: Mr Mills the Miller

Mr Mills the Miller

Background imageMills Collection: Miss Mills the Miller's Daughter

Miss Mills the Miller's Daughter

Background imageMills Collection: Master Mills the Miller's Son

Master Mills the Miller's Son

Background imageMills Collection: Miss Betty Mills

Miss Betty Mills
A portrait oil painting of a blond, curly haired young woman tucked in her bed, her name is Miss Betty Mills. Date: circa 1925

Background imageMills Collection: The Sugar Mills

The Sugar Mills
An etching of a large sugar mill factory building, with working smokestacks in Australia. Date: circa 1923

Background imageMills Collection: Mills, Old and New

Mills, Old and New
A woodcut showing a countryside view of a windmill, and a more modern mill. Date: circa 1931

Background imageMills Collection: Farm Animals

Farm Animals
Woodcut showing a large cow stood beside four geese. Date: circa 1929

Background imageMills Collection: The Encampment

The Encampment
Oil painting showing a group of travellers and a trio of gypsy caravans, set up for the night. Date: circa 1929

Background imageMills Collection: Battersea view of Phillips Mills and Co Paperworks

Battersea view of Phillips Mills and Co Paperworks
A River view of the Phillips Mills and Co. Ltd Paperworks in Battersea. Foreground features a man smoking a pipe and children playing. Date: circa 1929




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"Mills: A Journey Through Time and Heritage" Step back in time to the roaring 1920s with Jeeves and Wooster, as they navigate through a world of elegance and eccentricity. The mention takes us on a whimsical adventure, where these iconic characters find themselves entangled in hilarious mishaps. Travel further into history with the Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate from 1934, revealing the intricate network that once thrived in this picturesque valley. Imagine the rhythmic hum of machinery echoing through the hills as workers diligently produced textiles that would shape an era. But it's not all about textile production; let's not forget Muffin the Mule, who enchanted audiences with his delightful antics during children's television shows. This lovable character brought joy to countless households while reminding us of simpler times. Delve even deeper into our historical tapestry with William Fairbank's accurate plan of Sheffield from 1771. Witness how mills played a pivotal role in shaping this industrial powerhouse, driving its growth and prosperity for centuries to come. Venturing across continents, we encounter Mabry Mill nestled within the majestic Blue Ridge Parkway in the south Appalachian Mountains. Restored to its former glory, this mill stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance against nature's relentless forces. Across oceans lies Braidwater Spinning Mills in Ballymena—a symbol of Ireland's rich textile heritage. Here, generations worked tirelessly to spin delicate threads into exquisite fabrics that adorned people worldwide. Closer still is Salts Mill near Bradford—an architectural marvel recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This sprawling complex embodies Victorian grandeur while preserving Yorkshire's industrial legacy for future generations to appreciate. Yet amidst tales of industry and craftsmanship emerges another side—the Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade used during World War One—a stark reminder that they were not always peaceful havens but also witnesses to the horrors of conflict.