History

The History of Milling in Chinnor hasn't been updated much recently, though significant works have been undertaken since this was written.  Hard copies of this document are available in Chinnor library.  We hope to update this soon.

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Chinnor windmill in 1901 with cloth sails, and a winch to turn the mill
(photo courtesy of the Wilkinson family, the mill's last millers)




                         Chinnor mill in 1913 with patent sails and fantail to turn the mill