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Content Published April 5, 2018

Hall of Wheels

Sunlight from above permeates the darkest corners of the pit floor at Aldie Mill.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Water at Work

The miller's perch overlooking the water wheel. So necessary to regulate the main power to the grist mill.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Millstone Crane Window

The old crane used to move heavy grind stones seems to dance by window light.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Grinding Floor, Aldie Mill

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Corner Office

Austerity has its place in the grist mill.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Pit Wheel Floor

Aldie Mill

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Secure Storage, Miller's Office

Aldie Mill

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Content Published November 3, 1969

Double Overshot Wheels, Aldie Mill

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