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Newington Mill a028939
Filename: aa028939.jpg
Size: 3825 x 5611 (7.1MB)
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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Newington Mill a028939
Newington Mill, Newington, Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent. A view of Newington Mill, showing the smock mill and adjacent chimney, photographed in April 1929. Newington Mill was a smock mill built in 1830. By the time of the photograph, the sails had last been used in about 1904 and it was now a roller flour mill powered by a gas engine. The mill was later demolished circa 1960
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Media ID 21160509
© Francis Matthew Shea
Corn Mill Early 20th Century Georgian Smock Mill Windmill
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to April 1929, capturing the essence of Newington Mill in all its glory. Nestled in the picturesque village of Newington, Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent, this historic smock mill stands tall against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. The image showcases both the smock mill itself and an adjacent chimney that served as a testament to its industrial past. Built in 1830, Newington Mill had undergone significant changes by the time this photograph was taken. The once majestic sails that powered it had not been used since around 1904; instead, it relied on a gas engine to drive its roller flour mill operations. Despite these alterations over time, the charm and grandeur of this Georgian-era structure remain intact. Its architectural beauty is evident through every meticulously crafted detail - from its traditional design to its towering presence against the landscape. Sadly, as progress marched forward relentlessly into modernity, Newington Mill met its demise circa 1960 when it was ultimately demolished. However fleeting its existence may have been after this snapshot froze it in time forevermore, we are fortunate to have Francis Matthew Shea's lens immortalize this piece of history for future generations to appreciate. As we gaze upon this remarkable image today, let us reflect on how our world has evolved while cherishing these glimpses into our collective pasts - reminders of where we came from and what shaped us into who we are today.
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