We're the registered charity dedicated to the protection and preservation of the records of milling history.
Themes
The Renewable Energy Records Appeal
Help us save the history of renewable energy and inspire change makers of the present and future. Critical records of renewable energy innovation not yet in our care are at risk. Without immediate action, this knowledge could be…
Caring for an Icon
Mills are more than historic structures. They are living symbols of our shared cultural and technological heritage. Engaging with them enriches lives, connecting past innovations with future possibilities. The preservation of both tangible (i.e. the mill structures) and…
Feeding the World
From the seeds we plant and the way we process the resulting crops locally, to national and global issues of food sustainability, nutrition and security, the role of milling is essential. As the Mills Archive Trust, it is our role…
Articles
In Praise of Watermills with Gardner and Stoyel
The romantic windmill has often gained the lion’s share of attention from mill lovers, with watermills sometimes being overlooked. This...
Archives: Creation and Creativity
Archives are alive: they can grow, and they have the power to shape how we see and experience the world....
The Second Battle of Agincourt
25th October 2025 marked the 610th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. During this particular battle English and Welsh soldiers...
From Waterwheel to Archimedean Screw
There has been a watermill at Mapledurham near Reading for almost 1000 years. After many centuries of traditional milling by...