O. S. Map 1881
Courtesy of NLS map images
Courtesy of NLS map images
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Surlingham
towermill |
Surlingham towermill stood to the south of the village. The 4 storey mill used patent sails to power 3 pairs of French burr stones, Auxiliary power was supplied by a small steam engine. |
9th February 1797 - Thos Gent of Surlingham, County of Norfolk, miller. Apprentice Robt Crake UK Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures - 1710-1811 |
Robert Crake, apprenticed to Thomas Gent was the son of Thomas Gent's sister, Mary. |
Jeremiah Chapman was born in Surlingham in 1791. He married Elizabeth Rawlin in 1813. He was emplyed as a miller at Surlingham by at least 1814, before moving to Claxton to take over the running of Claxton smockmill. |
ROBERT CRAKE deceased of Surlingham, Miller. (Notice to Debtors and Creditors) JAY & PILGRIM, Solrs. for the Executors. Norwich, 9 October 1851. Norfolk Chronicle - 11th October 1851 |
Probate to Robert Crake's will was granted in 1851. |
Situations Vacant WANTED, a Married Man to look after a WINDMILL and make himself generally useful. Apply Mr. John Diggens, Surlingham Mill. Norfolk News - 19th April 1862 |
SURLINGHAM Messrs. Hunter have received instructions from the Trustee of the Will of the late Robert Crake to Sell by Auction at the Bell Hotel, Norwich on Saturday August 3, 1872 at 3 for 4 o'c. Lot 3. A substantially erected Brick TOWER WINDMILL with four Floors, Patent Sails, three pairs of French Stones and capital Machinery. Also Mill Yard upon which are erected a MILLER's COTTAGE, FLOUR HOUSE, and GRANARY with piece of Garden Ground adjoining containing altogether 1r. 1p. in the occupation of Mr. John Diggens. Norfolk Chronicle - 20th July & 3rd August 1872 & Norfolk News - 27th July 1872 |
SURLINGHAM Messrs. Hunter have received instructions from the Trustees of the late Robert Crake to Sell by Auction at the Bell Hotel, Norwich on Saturday 28 June 1873 in 3 Lots at 3 for 4 o'c. Lot 3. A substantially erected Brick TOWER WINDMILL with four Floors, Patent Sails, 3 pairs of French Stones and capital machinery with the Mill Yard upon which are erected a Miller's COTTAGE, Flour House, and Granary, together with a Piece of Garden Ground adjoining in the occupation of Mr. J. Diggins. The tenants are under notice to quit at Michaelmas next. Particulars of the Auctioneers, Norwich or of Jay & Pilgrim, Solrs. Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle & Norfolk News - 14th, 21st & 28th June 1873 |
Michaelmas 1874 SURLINGHAM George Stockings is instructed by Mr. John Diggens, Miller, to Sell by Auction on Tuesday October 6, his LIVE & DEAD FARMING STOCK and other Effects. Norfolk News - 12th & 26th September 1874 |
Sale Tuesday October 6 of Live & Dead Farming Stock and other Effects of John Diggens, Miller. Norfolk News - 28th September 1874 |
Situations Vacant WANTED, a steady MAN to drive a Mill Cart. Good character. W. Nash, Surlingham or Stand 88, Corn Hall, Norwich. Norfolk News - 19th June 1875 |
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O. S. Map 1881 Courtesy of NLS map images |
White's 1836: John Crake, clock maker |
1797: Thomas Gent, miller; Robert Crake, apprentice
Tithe Award 1843: Arnold Sewell, occupier of 2a. 2r. 38p. with house, mill yard & pasture White's 1845: Robert Crake, corn miller 1850: Robert Crake, miller 1851: Robert Crake, miller, died
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