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Size: Inspiration: My attention was drawn to this Windmill through The Jane Powell Art Studio, and a fellow Artist who lives near the Windmill. She opened her garden to other Artists, including myself, to paint the windmill one sunny Summer afternoon in 2001. This Windmill was built in 1826. It was a working Mill until 1948, built on a site of a much older mill. In the 1970's George and Betty Field restored it with the help of Solihull Council and English Heritage, and opened it to the public. Mrs Field died in 1993, and it again fell into ruin. It was bought by Jeanette and Paul McGarry in July 2004, and they began restoring the mill with the help of friends. This group became known as the Friends Of The Berkswell Windmill. The Windmill is open to visitors through the summer. For information contact 01676 530085. © Kevin Parrish 2001 |