Millwheel Collection

Canterbury from the Railway, 1842 (coloured litho on paper)
7394177 Canterbury from the Railway, 1842 (coloured litho on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 23x38 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Hemery driving a Darracq car in the Circuit des Ardennes of 1905: ceramic tiles manufactured by Gilardoni Fils et Cie
ASP74918 Hemery driving a Darracq car in the Circuit des Ardennes of 1905: ceramic tiles manufactured by Gilardoni Fils et Cie of Paris, after a drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909)

The mill of Fombuena, Spain, 1884 (engraving)
AIS5355275 The mill of Fombuena, Spain, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: The mill of Fombuena (Spain) Engraving from 1884.); © Iberfoto

The paper mill La Guipuzcoana, in Tolosa, Spain, 19th century (litho)
AIS5355988 The paper mill La Guipuzcoana, in Tolosa, Spain, 19th century (litho); © Iberfoto

Windmills at the Aden salt basins in Yemen
3562759 Windmills at the Aden salt basins in Yemen by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Aden, Yemen 1920-25/10/1930 Photographer: A. Abassi); Alinari Archives, Florence

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8712993 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Engraving depicting an organ by the Hero of Alexandria, driven by a small windmill (left)
5309443 Engraving depicting an organ by the Hero of Alexandria, driven by a small windmill (left); (add.info.: Engraving depicting an organ by the Hero of Alexandria)

Le Moulin de Montmartre, Paris, France in the 19th century
5614324 Le Moulin de Montmartre, Paris, France in the 19th century; (add.info.: Le Moulin de Montmartre, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Georges Michel)

Dictionary of weather vanes. Satire of the various governments in France from 1790 to 1815, 1815 (engraving)
8672354 Dictionary of weather vanes. Satire of the various governments in France from 1790 to 1815, 1815 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Windmill (Windmolen Heimolen Molen van t Heiken). Ca 1801
7142128 Windmill (Windmolen Heimolen Molen van t Heiken). Ca 1801.; (add.info.: HeikenAartselaar, Antwerpen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024

Am Muehlenbach in the Lueneburger Heide, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910
7280150 Am Muehlenbach in the Lueneburger Heide, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Am Muehlenbach in the Lueneburger Heide, Lower Saxony, Germany)

St. Janshuis Mill, Bruges, Holland. Engraved by R. Brandard from a 19th century print by D. Roberts
3052829 St. Janshuis Mill, Bruges, Holland. Engraved by R. Brandard from a 19th century print by D. Roberts.; Private Collection

English Windmills: Pluckley (b/w photo)
8628764 English Windmills: Pluckley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pluckley)

English Windmills: Sandhurst, 1930 (b/w photo)
8628763 English Windmills: Sandhurst, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandhurst, 1930)

English Windmills: Sandhurst Mill in working condition (b/w photo)
8628762 English Windmills: Sandhurst Mill in working condition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandhurst Mill in working condition)

English Windmills: Willesborough (b/w photo)
8628758 English Windmills: Willesborough (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willesborough)

English Windmills: The Post Mill at Outwood (b/w photo)
8628753 English Windmills: The Post Mill at Outwood (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Mill at Outwood)

English Windmills: Hailsham Mill (b/w photo)
8628744 English Windmills: Hailsham Mill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hailsham Mill)

English Windmills: Patcham (b/w photo)
8628727 English Windmills: Patcham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patcham)

English windmills: Little Saling (b/w photo)
8628830 English windmills: Little Saling (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Saling)

English windmills: East Tilbury (b/w photo)
8628820 English windmills: East Tilbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Tilbury)

English windmills: Terling (b/w photo)
8628815 English windmills: Terling (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terling)

English windmills: Lacey Green (b/w photo)
8628793 English windmills: Lacey Green (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lacey Green)

English windmills: Baker Street, Orsett (b/w photo)
8628817 English windmills: Baker Street, Orsett (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baker Street, Orsett)

English Windmills: Base of Rolvenden Post Mill (b/w photo)
8628790 English Windmills: Base of Rolvenden Post Mill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Base of Rolvenden Post Mill)

English Windmills: Chillenden Mill (b/w photo)
8628789 English Windmills: Chillenden Mill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chillenden Mill)

English Windmills: Barham (b/w photo)
8628785 English Windmills: Barham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barham)

English Windmills: Stanford Mill, 1928 (b/w photo)
8628784 English Windmills: Stanford Mill, 1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanford Mill, 1928)

English Windmills: Shiremark Mill, Capel (b/w photo)
8628749 English Windmills: Shiremark Mill, Capel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shiremark Mill, Capel)

English Windmills: Argos Hill (b/w photo)
8628736 English Windmills: Argos Hill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Argos Hill)

English Windmills: Cross-in-Hand (b/w photo)
8628725 English Windmills: Cross-in-Hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross-in-Hand)

English Windmills: Polegate (b/w photo)
8628724 English Windmills: Polegate (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polegate)

English Windmills: Shipley Mill (b/w photo)
8628722 English Windmills: Shipley Mill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipley Mill)

English Windmills: Rye Mill before the fire (b/w photo)
8628720 English Windmills: Rye Mill before the fire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rye Mill before the fire)

The Mill, Guy's Cliff, Warwick (b/w photo)
8641204 The Mill, Guy's Cliff, Warwick (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mill, Guy's Cliff, Warwick)

A merry mill (coloured photo)
8655984 A merry mill (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A merry mill. Boys having a fight. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The mill at Cobham (litho)
8671959 The mill at Cobham (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mill at Cobham. Illustration for Picturesque Surrey)

Wild Flowers of the Holy Land: Opuntia Ficus Indica, Mill; Prickly Pear (coloured engraving)
8675556 Wild Flowers of the Holy Land: Opuntia Ficus Indica, Mill; Prickly Pear (coloured engraving) by Zeller, Hannah (1838-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opuntia Ficus Indica)

Letter M: Mill
DUV4217028 Letter M: Mill; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

J K L M : jackdaws, kite, ladder, mill, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225090 J K L M : jackdaws, kite, ladder, mill, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries)

Food and Beverage. Oil making. Olive oil press in the south of France. Engraving in
3434932 Food and Beverage. Oil making. Olive oil press in the south of France. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part)

Food and Beverage. Sugar cane mill in India. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434732 Food and Beverage. Sugar cane mill in India. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Moulin a cannes a sucre en usage en Inde)

Food and Beverage. Sectionplan of the Mills of Corbeil (Paris). Engraving in
3434796 Food and Beverage. Sectionplan of the Mills of Corbeil (Paris). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part)

Food and Beverage. Watermill in the 19th cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434795 Food and Beverage. Watermill in the 19th cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

Greece, Niepili, CR, Niepili: Oriental Life Scene. Manual waving of the wheat in front of six Cretan windmills in a
LUX4764681 Greece, Niepili, CR, Niepili: Oriental Life Scene. Manual waving of the wheat in front of six Cretan windmills in a mountain landscape, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Niepili, CR)

Women operating a spinning machine in a textile silk mill, 1843
3478862 Women operating a spinning machine in a textile silk mill, 1843; (add.info.: Women operating a spinning machine in a textile silk mill, Derby, England, 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Windmills: common vertical windmill and Captain Stephen Hooper's horizontal windmill in Margate, 18th century
FLO4593127 Windmills: common vertical windmill and Captain Stephen Hooper's horizontal windmill in Margate, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

The formation of new ranges - Alphabet de la musique. - For the use of young students of schools
DUV4219835 The formation of new ranges - Alphabet de la musique. - For the use of young students of schools, education houses and families. Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897

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"Millwheel: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Landscapes" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of millwheels, where history, nature, and art intertwine. From Monnow Mill in Monmouth to the picturesque Wye Valley in South Wales, these captivating structures have left an indelible mark on various landscapes. Transport yourself to Groudle Glen on the Isle of Man, where The Waterwheel stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Its rhythmic motion echoes through time, reminding us of our connection with nature. Step into a late 1850s oil painting depicting The Windmill's majestic presence against a serene backdrop. Feel the wind whisper secrets from centuries past as you admire its timeless beauty. In an advertisement for fortifying Globeol around 1916, Don Quixote takes center stage alongside a millwheel illustration. This fusion of literature and commerce transports us back to an era when imagination fueled innovation. The Booty Cat print from 1938 introduces whimsy into our exploration. As this mischievous feline frolics near a millwheel, it invites us to embrace playfulness amidst life's challenges. Le Moulin de Blute-Fin captures Montmartre's bohemian spirit in 1886. With vibrant brushstrokes on canvas, this masterpiece immortalizes not only the windmill but also the artistic energy that permeated Paris at that time. Landscape with windmills painted on copper evokes tranquility and harmony between man-made structures and their natural surroundings. It reminds us that even industrial elements can coexist harmoniously within breathtaking vistas. A river scene featuring Dordrecht reveals how millwheels became integral parts of daily life along waterways during earlier times. Their presence symbolized progress while providing sustenance for communities nestled by riversides. Travel back to 1668 through Golfers on the Ice near Haarlem.