September 1934
Reedham
Ferry drainage mill River Yare |
|
September 1934 |
Reedham Ferry drainage mill was built in the 1840s with common sails to drive a single scoop wheel and was brought to wind with a tail pole.
In later years the mill was known as the Red Mill.
|
 |
c.1955 |
In the 1890s the millwrights Englands, modernised the machinery and fitted double shuttered patent sails. The Norfolk boat shaped cap held a fantail.
|
 |
c.1957 |
 |
Eastern Daily Press - Tuesday 6th October 1959 |
 |
c.1965 |
 |
 |
c.1972 |
c.1972 |
 |
 |
c.1972 |
c.1972 |
 |
Sept 1972 |
|
|
c.1972 |
c.1972 |
1840s: Mill built 1890s: Mill machinery modernised by Englands of Acle c.1936: Mill ceased working 1950: Geoffrey Livingston bought derelict mil 1972: Geoffrey & Stella Livingston using mill as 2 bedroom holiday home |
If you have any memories, anecdotes or photos please let us know and we may be able to use them to update the site. By all means telephone 01263 713658 or
|
| Nat Grid Ref TG44444034 | Copyright © Jonathan Neville 2007 |