This serene scene is Daniel's Mill very near Bridgnorth. Yes, in the county of Shropshire again, I do so love it there! This visit was in the summer of 2015.
This is what you will see entering this history filled place. Your eyes will be filled with substance, as will your tummy. Your may hear a train making it's way by. A sensation for all the senses!
The overpass is for Severn Valley Railroad.
There are spinning mills grinding wheat and some just for giggles.
The mill has a couple of other names through out the years, Donynges Mill, Dunnings Mill, or Dunnells Mill before it was finally known as Daniel's Mill by 1880.
The tour is set in motion by the starting of the wheel.
They take grinding stones seriously here, this one is immoralised as a pavement stone.
The tour guide will lead you to the basement and show you the real nitty gritty of grinding wheat. We had a tour by a living Thomason. He was very knowledgable of his family's history. He will proudly tell you about the mill:
"Daniels Mill Bridgnorth is the largest waterwheel powering a corn mill still working in England today."
"Virtually unaltered since the 18th Century and still in the ownership of the same family for over 250 years."
The working stone, encased for one can only imagine a bit of safety.
A grand window to see the outside works.
More grinding stones and tools.
A big vat of ground Shropshire wheat flour!
There was a substantial flood that really had an impact on this site, all this history is well told on the tour. The flood in 2007 made cause for a restoration that would take about a year to complete.
Gears are important here, as well. The tour guide demonstrates the heavy work by getting a volunteer to lift different items involved.
Back outside there are trails to ruins of other mills. The trails are beautiful and relaxing on their own, taking in some natural surroundings. If I'm not mistaken you can make your way to the town of Bridgnorth by foot from here.
Clover Mill
Severn Valley Railway chugging by....A subject of another blog to be.
To finish our trip we fill our senses yet again by having a cream tea. The scones made on site by another Thomason. The flour ground on site of Shropshire wheat. It is a real treat to picnic right by the wheel!
I bought a sack to take home.
Too current Two Currant Wholemeal Muffins.
A few views of Shropshire wheat.
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The official website of Daniel's Mill for all the particulars of a visit.
About Bridgnorth
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