The Mills Research Group
The Group
The Mills Research Group was founded in 1979 and is a voluntary society of
enthusiasts who are each conducting research into some aspect of
traditional milling, whether it be by wind, water or muscle power. Most of the
members also belong to the Mill Section of the Society for the Protection of
Ancient Buildings, and so the Mills Research Group holds its meetings twice a year
in the evenings after the SPAB mill meetings. These are always held in London.
The Conferences
Each year since 1983 a conference has been held at which members present papers
on research in progress. These conferences last one day and are located in
various places around England, usually in or near a mill. On the following day
some of the members will visit other mill sites near the location
of the conference. The 2005 Conference was held in Whitchurch, Hampshire, and
the 2006 Conference was in Machynlleth, the first to be held in Wales.
MRG Publications
The proceedings of each conference are printed and available for purchase to
both members and non members. In addition, the Group has published a
Gazetteer of windmills in England. Members receive a Newsletter, usually
twice a year. A list of publications is available,
together with an order form.
The Officers
The officers of the Mills Research Group are:
Chairman: David Plunkett
Secretary: Guy Blythman
Treasurer: Shirley Kirsopp
Editor: Duncan Breckels
For information about membership of the Mills Research Group, please
write to the Secretary, Guy Blythman, at 32 Lovett Court, Govett Avenue,
Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 8AF.
Mills Research Group home page
Maintainer - Duncan Breckels