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Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one.
John Lennon
This windmill, called 'Windlust', was built by Dirk David van Dijk in 1852 in the village of Achthuizen, on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee, in the Netherlands.
two Greek windmills of Lassithi Plateau with the white sails unfurled. Crete, Greece. © Patricia Fenn. All Rights Reserved. No usage allowed including copying or sharing without written permission.
An original American windmill in the province of Groningen near Meerwijck at the Zuidlaardermeer lake.
Fullerton Arboretum
Fullerton, CA
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5.18.2017
The windmill was built in 1846 and worked until the 1920s when the sails were removed and the tower abandoned.
It was bought by the current owner in a very dilapidated state. Initially the two adjoining cottages were renovated. Then, because the mill was dangerous, with timber falling from the top, it was decided to put a new cap on and restoration began. The cap went up in 1979, followed by the sails in 1981.
The interior of the mill was also restored, with three floors being completely replaced and all the machinery and stones gathered from farm sales and other derelict mills.
The mill is now fully restored and in working order. Visitors can climb to the very top and go out on the fan deck.
Recently restored. Told it is the only working wind powered flour mill in England.
Top tip:- It is very dusty in a flour mill, not a good place to take a digital camera! Still trying to get the flour out of my bag.