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 |