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  Another Era - Photo History
A collection of historic photographs of mills, milling equipment, work rooms and so on that document milling history in Australia.
  Concise History of Thomas Robinson & Son in Australia and New Zealand
Provides a brief history of Thomas Robinson & Son of Rochdale, England from 1879 through 1988.
  Early 19th-centure Milling and Wheat Farming
An excerpt from "John Jay Janney's Virginia : An American Farm Lad's Life in the Early 19th Century" (1978) describing the mills and wheat farming of Loudoun County, Virginia.
  Four Generations of Water Flour Millers in N.W. Kent
Provides the history of a family of water flour millers in N. W. Kent, England. In the series 'Local Studies Note' from the Bexley Council. Available in either HTML or PDF format.
  Grain elevators: Buffalo's lost industry
A brief history of grain elevator's in Buffalo, New York from 1827 to today.
  Gristmill
An entry in Wikipedia that refers to a building where grain is ground. In many countries, these are referred to as flour mills. The page provides some history, a list of working grist mills, references and external links.
  Medieval Flour Mills at Murs
Description of the location and remains of medieval flour mills at Murs, in southern France. Includes a map, photos and a reference. Available as both html and pdf.
  Molinos Nuevos (Museo Hidraulico) in Murcia, Spain
Description of a historic mill known as Molinos Nuevos (New Mill) in southeastern Spain. In addition to a brief history of the mill the article describes the parts of the mill. The article contains diagrams and photos.
  Old Time Elevator
Articles about old grain elevators in the United States written after October 1998.
  Roman Flour Mill at Barbegal
Provides a brief history and description of the Roman flour mill located north of Arles, France. Includes a map, photos and a reference.
 
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