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Ripple Mill a028931
Filename: aa028931.jpg
Size: 3855 x 5589 (6.6MB)
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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Ripple Mill a028931
Ripple Mill, Dover Road, Ripple, Dover, Kent. A view of Ripple Mill, showing the smock mill intact but with only two sails, photographed in July 1929. This smock mill was originally built in Drellingore but was moved to this site in 1807. By 1927 it had lost two of its sails and had ceased working by 1945, later becoming a television relay station
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Media ID 21160575
© Francis Matthew Shea
Corn Mill Georgian Smock Mill Windmill
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the enchanting Ripple Mill, standing proudly on Dover Road in Ripple, Kent. The smock mill is showcased in all its glory, albeit with only two sails remaining, as it was photographed in July 1929 by Francis Matthew Shea. Originally constructed in Drellingore, this Georgian-era corn mill found its new home at this site back in 1807. Despite losing two of its sails by 1927, the resilient structure continued to stand tall until it ceased operations in 1945. Its fate took an unexpected turn when it transformed into a television relay station. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era when windmills dotted the countryside landscape. The intricate design of the smock mill is highlighted against the backdrop of lush green fields and clear skies. It serves as a reminder of our rich industrial heritage and how these structures played an integral role in shaping local communities. Francis Matthew Shea's skillful photography transports us back to a time where simplicity reigned supreme and technology had yet to dominate our lives. This print acts as both a historical record and a piece of art that allows us to appreciate the beauty found within architectural marvels like Ripple Mill.
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