Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson was brought up in Yorkshire, and became a mill enthusiast when he was 10 years old. Here he talks about the major restoration work he carried out on Stevens’ Mill, Burwell, during the 1970s.

Time Topics described
00:00:00 Chris Wilson introduction and history of interest in windmills
00:01:45 Getting involved with Burwell Mill restoration
00:02:45 Chris describing the components that can be seen from standing on the mill dust floor
00:03:15 Cap, Wind shaft
00:03:30 Brake wheel, wallower wheel
00:03:45 Head stock
00:04:00 Curb
00:04:15 Spratle Beam
00:04:30 Fan Tail, Shear trees
00:07:45 Chris describing the general layout of the mill
00:08:30 Condition of the mill before restoration
00:09:00 Description of restoration process
00:10:30 Repeat of restoration process with more explanation of names
00:12:00 Pause for high wind noise. Very technical description of restoration
00:14:00 Description of the anchor bolts
00:15:00 Description of the brake wheel and operating mechanism
00:17:43 Finish