We are run by the Mills Archive Trust
The Trust is an educational charity registered under English
law (Registration No 1091534). We are a voluntary organisation
relying on private donations and managed by a small group of
trustees, who freely give their time:
- Mr M Harverson (Appointed by SPAB Mills Section)
- Mrs MM Cookson (Owner of a Foundation Collection)
- Mr JK Major (Owner of a Foundation Collection)
- Mr A Stoyel (Owner of a Foundation Collection)
- Mr D Stidder
- Dr RF Cookson (Chairman)
The seventh position is vacant and may be filled by someone
from the archives or the museums sector
We aim to
- Set up & maintain a permanent record repository for
historical and contemporary material on traditional mills
and milling
- Ensure the records are properly cared for in an appropriate
environment and provide such conservation as may be required
- Facilitate public inspection of the records and encourage
their use in research and learning
- Use information technology to allow users both to examine
material remotely and to add new relevant information on-line
- Comply with the appropriate standards for archives so
far as is practicable with current resources
Our Subject Area
- Our catalogue will contain many thousands of digital images
and other information relating to traditional mills and
milling
- Traditional mills include mills and similar structures
that are or were powered by wind, water, muscle or other
sources
- Milling includes millwrighting and the place of the mill
in social as well as technological and architectural history
Our Standards
Our collections policy is based on the Historical Manuscripts
Commission's Standard for Record Repositories. In addition,
the physical care of the Archive will accord as closely as
possible with BS 5454 2000. This British Standard covers matters
such as the site and structure of the repository, its security,
the control of its internal environment, and methods of storage
and display.
Our Policy
Reflects the policy of The Society for the Protection of
Ancient Buildings; by keeping careful historical records of
the structure and function of individual mills we provide
the historical background to inform and encourage sensitive
and appropriate preservation of our milling heritage, both
architectural and technological. In accordance with the wills
of the owners of Foundation Collections, every attempt will
be made to maintain the archival integrity of these collections
when donated.
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