Shirley Windmill
The mill was threatened with demolition when the new John Ruskin School was built but it was protected by its listed status and strong public interest.An inspection of the structure found that it was in generally good condition, but recommended that the first floor doorway be unblocked to allow better circulation of air to prevent rot.During excavations for the foundations of the new school, two trade tokens were found, relating to the smock mill at Appledore, Kent.In August 1996, it was announced that the London Borough of Croydon was to receive a grant of £218,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to turn the mill into a museum.[8] In September 2004, Croydon Borough Council agreed to fund external repairs to the windmill, the work being scheduled for the following spring.The cast iron Upright Shaft is 25 feet (7.62 m) long and has a dog clutch just below its midpoint, to allow the mill to be driven by engine without working the sails.
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