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Shiremark Mill, Capel, Surrey - 19 May 1948
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Shiremark Mill, Capel, Surrey - 19 May 1948
Small boy standing by a derelict windmill with only two sails remaining. Built in 1774, it only stopped working in 1920, the last working mill in Surrey. It burnt down in 1972.
George Garland Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29967
West Sussex County Council Record Office contains a fascinating history of the county of West Sussex, England
Media ID 10947868
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Rural Smock Broken Corn Disrepair Neglected Octagonal
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Capturing a glimpse of history, this poignant print showcases the once majestic Shiremark Mill in Capel, Surrey. Taken on 19th May 1948, it portrays a small boy standing by the derelict windmill, its towering structure now reduced to only two remaining sails. Built back in 1774 and serving as the last working mill in Surrey until its closure in 1920, this rural gem held great significance for the local community. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia as we witness the mill's gradual decline over time. Its octagonal smock design stands weathered and broken amidst an idyllic countryside backdrop. Neglected and left to disrepair, this once thriving symbol of industry now serves as a haunting reminder of days gone by. Tragically, fate dealt another blow when fire consumed Shiremark Mill in 1972, reducing it to ashes forever. However, thanks to George Garland's collection at West Sussex Record Office Ref. , we can still appreciate its grandeur through his lens. This photograph transports us back to an era where kingsfold corn filled these fields and windmills dotted the landscape. It invites reflection upon our ever-changing world while honoring the rich heritage that shaped our communities.
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