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From a historical setting, the windmill played an important role in developing the American West. Its main purpose was pumping water beneath the surface of the ground.
Pitstone Windmill stands in the north east corner of a large field near the parish boundary of Ivinghoe and Pitstone in Buckinghamshire. It is thought to have been first built circa 1627 as this date is carved on part of the framework. This is the earliest date to be found on any windmill in the British Isles. It should be remembered that such a structure would have had to have frequent repairs made to it, so it is quite possible the mill predates 1627.
Thanks to Coffee Nut for the inspiration.
Windmills spinning in the morning light at wind farm near Palm Sprins, Windmills from wind farm near Palm Springs
Nipped across to Lytham this afternoon to say hello to the windmill. Tried to take some photos for Camera School, thinking that the windmill would be a good subject. It's a shame they haven't whitewashed it better round the back.
Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, Netherlands
Keukenhof ("Kitchen garden"), also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world's largest flower gardens. It is situated in Lisse, the Netherlands. According to the official website for the Keukenhof Park approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 32 hectares (79 acres).
Keukenhof is located in South Holland in the small town of Lisse, south of Haarlem and southwest of Amsterdam. It is accessible by bus from the train stations of Haarlem, Leiden and Schiphol. It is located in an area called the "Dune and Bulb Region" (Duin- en Bollenstreek).
Keukenhof is open annually from mid-March to mid-May. The best time to view the tulips is around mid-April, depending on the weather.
alongside the PA turnpike west of Breezewood. This is the first I've noticed them, must be fairly new.
Black post mill built circa 1750, ceased working 1879. Now full restored and stone ground flour is regularly milled.
Windmill Theatre on Great Windmill Street.
The theatre has existed since 1930, when wealthy socialite Laura Henderson (1863-1944) purchased the Palais de Luxe, a cinema set up in 1909 but had gone out of business due to the bigger cinemas close by.
Initially a playhouse, the Windmill didn't prove to be a financial success; running at a loss, Henderson employed Vivian Van Damm as theatre manager. Under Van Damm, the performances changed to a variety bill, but success only came with the 'Tableaux Vivants' nude models posed motionless (a technique designed to circumvent the Lord Chamberlain's rules). With the exception of the 12-day compulsory closure (4–16 September 1939), the Windmill stayed open throughout the war and, with Henderson's death, was bequeathed to Van Damm in 1944. Van Damm died in 1960 and ownership passed to his daughter, but the theatre closed in 1964 unable to compete with the private strip clubs. The Windmill then became a cinema 1964-74 before closing again, after which it was bought by Paul Raymond (1925-2008) and once more became a venue for nude shows, initially for plays, then burlesque, and finally table-dancing.
Sint Janshuis mill on the Kruisvest, Bruges, near the Stijn Streuvelsstraat. It's a "staakmolen", dating back to 1770 and in this place in use until 1914. Restaured and working again since 1964.