Monthly Archives: October 2010

Three sails off, one to go

Posted on 27 October 2010 by

A day earlier than expected, three sails have been removed from the windmill. Paul Sellwood of Owlsworth, the millwrights, says that they had allowed two days for the removal – today and tomorrow – but that progress was so good … Continue reading →

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No sign of subsidence

Posted on 27 October 2010 by

Underpinning Brixton Windmill may not be necessary, if initial investigations by Stonewest, the restoration company responsible for construction work on the site, are correct. Because the mill is built on two levels, the engineer for Stonewest thought it would be … Continue reading →

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Programme of works announced

Posted on 22 October 2010 by

This is the programme of work for the first couple of weeks, giving the expected start date and number of days allotted to each item: Mon 25/10/10 Set up site/Access – 3 days Wed 27/10/10 Remove Sails ( Prov ) – 3 … Continue reading →

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UK windmill photos

Posted on 20 October 2010 by

Our resident photographer, Owen Llewellyn (aka Taffytubby), has forwarded a link to another collection of lovely windmill photos, by Peter Brabham. I don’t think Brixton Windmill is represented in his collection – yet. Maybe this link will encourage him! Owen will … Continue reading →

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Timetable of work

Posted on 19 October 2010 by

Work on the windmill is planned to start on 25 October – though we are still waiting to hear final confirmation of this. Here’s a rough outline of what’s likely to happen first. Week 1 Setting up (fencing off the … Continue reading →

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