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East Mill a028911
Filename: aa028911.jpg
Size: 3550 x 5542 (7.5MB)
Date: 16th June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Francis Matthew Shea, Histori
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Francis Matthew Shea
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East Mill a028911
East Mill, Mill Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent. A view of East Mill (also known as Black Mill, or Smarden Bell Mill), showing the smock mill intact but disused, photographed in August 1932. East Mill was a smock mill built in the early 1800s. At the time of the photograph it was intact but disused and it had disappeared prior to 1953
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Media ID 21160585
© Francis Matthew Shea
Corn Mill Georgian Smock Mill Windmill
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to August 1932, capturing the essence of East Mill (also known as Black Mill or Smarden Bell Mill) in all its glory. Located on Mill Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, this smock mill stands tall against the picturesque countryside backdrop. Built during the early 1800s, East Mill showcases exquisite Georgian architecture that is both elegant and sturdy. The smock mill's intricate design is beautifully preserved in this image by Francis Matthew Shea. Despite being disused at the time of photography, it still retains its grandeur and charm. The photographer skillfully captures every detail of this historic structure - from its rotating cap with four sails to the timber framework that supports it. The surrounding landscape adds a touch of serenity to the scene as nature embraces this majestic windmill. It is fascinating to note that although East Mill was intact when photographed in 1932, it had vanished without a trace before 1953. This photograph serves as a valuable record of an architectural gem lost to time. Francis Matthew Shea's lens immortalizes not just a building but also an era gone by – one where windmills were essential for grinding corn and sustaining rural communities. This remarkable print invites us to reflect upon our rich heritage while appreciating the beauty found within forgotten corners of England's history.
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