Tower Mill Collection

Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Creator: John Varley I
Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Windmill on the south bank of the River Thames in London, looking towards Vauxhall Bridge. From " British Windmills and Watermills, by C

An engraving depicting a flour mill at Wolvey, Warwickshire. On the left is a tower mill
5310994 An engraving depicting a flour mill at Wolvey, Warwickshire. On the left is a tower mill: the remaining three are post mills

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A tower windmill and World War II searchlight emplacements on Halnaker Hill causewayed enclosure, West Sussex, 2018

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Disused tower windmill, Bramham, Leeds, 2016. SE4343

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Hart Windmill, Hartlepool, 2015. NZ4734

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Guston Mill, Guston, Dover, Kent. A view of Guston Mill (also known as Swingate Mill), showing the tower mill intact, photographed in July 1929

Ford Road and Rope Walk Showing the Windmill, near Folkestone, 1947. Creator: John Constable
Folkestone: Ford Road and the Ropewalk, 1833, (1947). A windmill in the Kent countryside. Picture in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. From " British Windmills and Watermills, by C. P. Skilton

The Old Windmill in Cranbrook, Kent, viewed from the high street. 1938

The Old Windmill in Cranbrook, Kent. 1938

Dutch Windmill, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California Postcard. ca. 1915-1925, Dutch Windmill, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California Postcard

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Step back in time with these captivating images of historic tower mills. John Varley I's sketches of Randalls Flint Mill at Nine Elms, Battersea, dating back to 1830, showcase the industrial might of the past. In contrast, John Constable's paintings of the Old Windmill in Cranbrook, Kent, captured in 1938, present a more tranquil and picturesque scene. Explore further afield with Varley's depictions of Halnaker Hill Windmill, Bramham Windmill, Hart Windmill, and Guston Mill. These mills, each unique in their design, once played a vital role in the rural communities they served. Lastly, let us journey to the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, where a Dutch Windmill stands as a testament to the rich cultural exchange between continents. These captivating images transport us to a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the history and beauty of tower mills.