Mr. BUTCHER announces to the Public that he has received instructions to submit to Public Competition at the Bowling Green Hotel, Norwich on Saturday 26 May, 1838, in lots.
Water_Corn_Mill, a newly-erected Brick Tower Windmill, neat Residence, Cottage, and other buildings at Saxlingham, in Norfolk, together with several acres of Arable and Pasture land.
The property is now in the occupation of Mr. Edward Reynolds, the Proprietor, who will give up possession at Michaelmas next.
Norfolk Chronicle - 21st April 1838

To MILLERS

TO MILLERS
Superior Freehold Water_Corn_Mill, Brick Tower Windmill, Residence and Land at Saxlingham near Norwich.
Mr. Butcher will Sell by Auction at the Bowling Green Hotel, Norwich on Saturday May 26, 1838 at 4 o'c
The undermentioned Important FREEHOLD MILLS at Saxlingham in Norfolk the Property of Mr. Edward Reynolds, who will give possession at Michaelmas next.
Lot 1. Water_Corn_Mill ...
Lot 2. That newly erected and substantial Brick Tower Windmill with patent sails, winding herself and driving two pairs of stones, with a pightle of Land adjoining thereto containing One Acre.
Copyhold.
...
Each of the above Lots will be entitled to a Right of Commonage over the Commons of Saxlingham.
Apply to Messrs. Rackham & Cooke, Solrs. St Giles, Norwich or the Auctioneer.
Norfolk Chronicle - 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th May 1838

To Millers & Capitalists
Capital Estate and Corn Mills at SAXLINGHAM near Norwich With Possession at Michaelmas next or sooner if required
To be SOLD or LET by Private Contract
A Superior and Valuable Freehold WATER_CORN_MILL at Saxlingham near Norwich and handsome new built Dwelling House adjoining the Mill ...
Also a capital and substantial Brick Tower WINDMILL with Patent Sails, winding herself and driving two pairs of stones and capable of manufacturing upon the average 3 Lasts per week; also a commodious Barn with Stable, and Lodges and tow pieces of superior Arable and Meadow Land adjoining containing with the site of the Buildings Seven Acres or thereabouts.
The last mentioned Property has been erected within the last ten years upon land adjacent to the Water_Mill Premises and are in excellent repair. Copyhold of then Manor of Saxlingham Thorpe. Fine arbitrary and the only outgoing is an annual quit rent of 9s. There is an unlimited Right of COMMONAGE over the Common of Saxlingham attached to the whole Estate ...
The whole Estate is now in the occupation of Mr. Edward Reynolds, the proprietor and possession will be give on 11th of October next or sooner if required.
Particulars on application to Mr. Reynolds or Mr. E. C. Bailey, Solr. Orford Street, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 25th March & 1st April 1843

SAXLINGHAM
Sale of Horses etc.
For Mr. Edward Reynolds, 4th July
"in consequence of the Mill being let"
Norfolk Chronicle - 24th June 1843

To Millers and Capitalists
SAXLINGHAM MIILLS
Comprising Freehold Water_Corn_Mill, Dwelling House and Brick Tower Wind Mill with the requisite Outbuildings and about 13 acres of superior Arable and Meadow Land adjoining.
To be Sold by Private Contract.
Apply to Mr. Reynolds, the Proprietor, Boars Head Inn or to Mr. C. E. Bailey, Solr. Little Orford Street, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle & Norwich Gazette - 9th May 1846

To Millers
To be Sold or Let With Possession at Midsummer next
SAXLINGHAM MIILLS
Comprising Freehold WATER_CORN_MILL, Dwelling House, Brick Tower Windmill with requisite Outbuildings and about 13 acres of superior Arable and Meadow Land adjoining.
To be Sold by Private Contract.
Apply to Mr. Reynolds, Boars Head Inn or to Mr. C. E. Bailey, Solr. Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 6th March 1847

Capital Estates and Corn Mills at SAXLINGHAM near Norwich
With Possession at Michaelmas next.
Mr. Butcher has received instructions to Sell by Auction at the Bell Inn, Orford Hill, Norwich on Saturday 11 September 1847 at 4 o'c the following most desirable Estate in one Lot comprising
A superior and well situate Freehold WATER_CORN_MILL ...
Adjacent to the Water_Mill is a capital and substantial Brick Tower Windmill with patent sails, winding herself and driving two pairs of stones.
Also a commodious barn with stables and lodges and two pieces of superior Arable and Meadow Land adjoining containing with the site of the buildings 7 acres or thereabouts.
Copyhold, fine arbitrary. Quit rent 9s. ...
The above property forms one of the most complete Mill Estates in the county of Norfolk; it adjoins the turnpike road from Norwich to London and is distant only 7 miles from Norwich and 3 from Long Stratton. Its proximity to the Ipswich & Norwich Railway now constructing being within a mile of the proposed station at Flordon, gives it many superior advantages. The whole Estate is now in the occupation of Messrs. Candler whose lease expires at Michaelmas next.
Apply to Mr. E. C. Bailey, Solr. Little Orford Street or to Mr. Butcher, Auctioneer, Theatre Street, Norwich and at Mr. Bailey's office a Plan of the Estate may be seen.
Norfolk Chronicle - 28th August, 4th & 11th September 1847

Dissolution of Partnership:-
Lawrence Candler of Saxlingham &
Horatio Candler of Cringleford
Trading as L. & H. Candler.
Further trading on own account as above.
Norfolk Chronicle - 29th November 1851

Valuable Steam, Water and Wind Mills with neat Residence, Cottage, offices and Land at
Saxlingham Thorpe
About 7 miles from Norwich, 1½ from Flordon Station, Great Eastern Railway
Messrs Butcher are favoured with instructions to Sell by Auction at the Royal Hotel, Norwich on Saturday 14 March 1863 at 3 for 4 o'c
All that important and valuable MILL PROPERTY at Saxlingham Thorpe in Norfolk comprising the substantial and newly erected
STEAM MILL ...
WATER_MILL ... under the same roof
TOWER MILL is about 300 yards from the other Mills and has four floors and stage, patent sails and cast iron wind shaft driving two pair of French stones etc.
RESIDENCE
12 acres Meadow and Arable LAND
The entire Estate is Land Tax redeemed and in the occupation of the Proprietor Mr. Lawrence Candler who will give possession at Michaelmas next.
Particulars of Mr. Candler on the premises, Messrs Brightwell and Son, Solrs, Norwich and of Messrs. Butcher, Auctioneers, Norwich and 21 Bedford Row, London (W.C.)
Norfolk Chronicle - 21st & 28th February & 7th March & Norfolk News - 28th February 1863

SAXLINGHAM MILLS desirably situate in a fine corn district, 7 miles from Norwich and about 1½ miles from Flordon Station of the Great Eastern Railway Company.
THREE SUPERIOR STEAM, WATER & WIND MILLS driving 10 pairs of stones with a neat Residence, good Garden, Cottage, Stabling and numerous outbuildings and about 13 Acres of Fine Meadow and Arable Land, all exonerated from Land Tax.
Messrs Butcher are favoured with instructions to Sell by Auction at the Royal Hotel, Norwich on Saturday 14 March 1863 at 3 for 4 o'c in the Afternoon, the above Important and Valuable Property, particulars of which have appeared in previous advertisements.
N.B. Half the purchase money may remain on mortgage at 4½ per cent for 5 years if desired.
Particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained of Mr. Candler on the Premises, Messrs. Dalrymple & Cooper or Messrs. Brightwell and Son, Solicitors, Norwich and of Messrs. Butcher, Auctioneers, Norwich and 21 Bedford Row, London.
Norfolk News - 7th March 1863

Saxlingham Mills
LAWRENCE CANDLER
In retiring from the business he has carried on at Saxlingham Mills for twenty years returns his best thanks to those friends who have favoured him with their orders and at the same time begs to introduce to their notice and support his successor JOHN MILES of Shotesham who will, he is confident, use every exertion to satisfy those who may extend to him their custom.

JOHN MILES
Begs to inform his Friends and the Public that he has taken the business so long carried on by Mr. L. Candler and takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks to those who have so kindly supported him with their patronage for the last eight years and in asking for a continuance of those favours which his predecessor has received, promises by punctual attention to all orders and by the quality and price of his goods to maintain the high character which the Shotesham Mills have enjoyed for so many years.
N.B. All orders left at Mr. T. B. Fuller's, St. Stephens, Norwich, will meet with prompt attention,
Shotesham Mills, 11 July 1863 .
Norfolk Chronicle - 11th July 1863

SAXLINGHAM MILLS near Norwich
J. Caley will Sell by Auction on Wednesday October 7, 1863 by direction of Mr. Lawrence Candler, in consequence of the Mills being Sold
Three Horses ... two Mill Wagons, two Millers Carts etc. ...Mill Machinery ...
Norfolk News - 19th & 26th September 1863

Situations Vacant
WANTED, a steady Man who well understands his Business, to Work a Tower Wind Mill.
Apply A. B., Post Office, Saxlingham.
Norfolk News - 30th September 1865

Situations Vacant
WANTED, a good Practical MILLER with character from last employer.
Apply personally to Mr. J. W. Miles, Saxlingham Mills.
Norfolk News - 21st October 1865

Situations Vacant
WANTED, an active steady Man as helper in a Mill and occasionally to go out with the Retail Cart.
Apply personally to Mr. J. W. Miles, Saxlingham Mills or Corn Hall, Norwich.
Norfolk News - 26th June 1869

Situations Vacant
To Journeymen Millers
WANTED, a good STONEMAN.
Apply personally to J. W. Miles, Saxlingham Mills or at Stand 137, Corn Hall.
Norfolk News - 11th June 1870

Norwich Bankrupts.
... public examinations before Mr. Registrar Cooke at the Norwich Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday (14th) The examinations were conducted by the Official Receiver, Mr. H. P. Gould.
William Lant Duffield, miller and farmer of Tasburgh_Mill and Saxlingham Thorpe. Gross Liabilities £1697. 4s. 2d: deficiency £632. 2s. 2d.
Replying to questions, he said that in 1893 he commenced trading as a miller at Mattishall with a capital of about £130. When he removed to Tasburgh three years later he was worth about £300. In 1897 he took over Flordon_mill with 36 acres of land and at Michaelmas 1906 he hired the Saxlingham mill with 20 acres. Three years afterwards he hired the windmill at Topcroft and a year ago he gave up the Flordon_mill and land ...
... last year a distress was issued for rent ...
... His insolvency was due to want of capital and losses occasioned by the flood of 1912.
Dereham & Fakenham Times - 18th March 1916 (Saturday)

BLACK MILL ENDS IN CLOUD OF DUST

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