Welcome to the Kent Millers' Tales website - the starting point for everyone interested in Kent's unique milling heritage. Explore the site and discover over 8000 new catalogued items from the collections of The Mills Archive and Kent County Council.

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Kent Millers' Tales


The Canterbury Miller's Tale
A gateway to the mills of Canterbury, featuring the recollections of a watermiller

A Millwright's Tale
Dedicated to the people - past and present - who built and maintained Kent's mills

A River's Tale
The River Loose had the highest concentration of watermills in the county

Cranbrook's Tale
Discover the mills in and around Cranbrook, including the famous Union Mill

The Council Officer's Tale
The story of Kent County Council's involvement in the restoration of Kent's windmills

The Mill Researcher's Tale
Celebrating the dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who recorded Kent's mills for posterity

The Mill Smasher's Tale
Meet the infamous "Mill Smasher" of Bethersden