An 18th century working watermill in the West Midlands
In May 2022, Simon Tansley contacted us via our Facebook page. He had recently purchased a mixed lot in an auction, and one of the items included was this painting of New Hall Mill. He wrote, "Would this be of interest to you or anyone associated with the Mill?
Charles George Davis was born in Bradfield, Berkshire, in 1876. He was in service as a young man, firstly as a page-boy, then as a groom. Finally he became a domestic coachman. When he was 27 years old he married Phoebe Styles - the youngest daughter of the previous miller,
Thomas Ben Davis, known as Ben, was born in Much Wenlock on 8th December 1910. Ben's father Charles Davis took over the tenancy of New Hall Mill in 1929. Charles was 53 then - quite an age to take up such a demanding new career. He may have
Sunday 13th July 2025 will be our third Open Day in 2025. We're very excited as it's one of our favourites - the annual 1940s themed day. Visitors are welcome to dress up for this event - the more the merrier! The Mill will be in
It is important to recognise that the story of New Hall Mill always comprises of three parties: * the freeholder - until recently, this was the owner of New Hall and its estate * the leaseholder - generally a well-to-do businessman in a related industry - these have included farmers, bakers, and
