c.1890
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Shropham
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c.1890
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Shropham smockmill in Mill Lane, came from East_Harling, having been dismantled and moved from there in 1835. The above picture of the mill taken at harvest time could easily be older than the guesstimate date shown. |
AND I ALSO GIVE to my said wife Margaret my wife during her lifetime and term aforesaid the ............ and occupation of MY WINDMILL IN SHROPHAM, aforesaid with going gears, Impliments, appertenances to the same belonging & appertaining....... |
George Burlingham and his wife Margaret had a son John, who having served his apprenticeship at Sapiston Mill in Suffolk, went on to own and run Old Buckenham towermill. |
Thomas Sayer had moved to Bridgham postmill by 1858 |
My father was a wind miller, so was my grandfather, also my great grandfather. All lived and died in the parish of Shropham. In 1887 I left my father at Shropham and started on my own, hiring the Poringland High Mill, which was a landmark for miles around ... Letter from O. J. Sayer, Hopton Mills, Diss to Eastern Daily Press - 14th December 1926 |
Gravestone inscriptions in Shropham churchyard |
In affectionate remembrance of Emily the beloved wife of John SAYER who died February 5th 1904 aged 66 years Safe in the arms of Jesus In affectionate remembrance of John SAYER miller of this parish who died 10th February 1911 in the 84th year of his age In thee O Lord have I put my trust |
1797: George Burlingham, owner
10th February 1911: John Sayer died aged 84 |
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