Thaxted Windmill history exhibition to open at Guildhall

An exhibition on the history of Thaxted Windmill is opening to the public <i>(Image: Thaxted Windmill)</i>
An exhibition on the history of Thaxted Windmill is opening to the public (Image: Thaxted Windmill)
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AN exhibition exploring Thaxted Windmill’s rich history is set to open to the public as part of Heritage Open Days.

The exhibition runs from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, and will feature original documents and photographs detailing the stories of the mill’s owners, builders, and workers.

Many of these items have never been displayed before.

Organised by the Thaxted Windmill Trust CIO and Thaxted Guildhall Committee, the exhibition will be set up in the Grade I-listed Thaxted Guildhall, built between 1390 and 1410.

The Guildhall has a long history, having served as a grammar school from the late 17th century until 1878.

Windmill trustees and the Thaxted archivist, along with volunteers, will be there on the day to discuss the displayed archives and share updates on ongoing repair and conservation projects.

The exhibition will be located on the top floor of the Guildhall, which does not have wheelchair access or disabled parking on site.

Opening hours are from 10.30am to 2pm on Friday, September 18, from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, September 19, and from 10pm to 2pm on Sunday, September 20.

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