Early 1900's postcard of two working class men in aprons, possibly millers, next to large metal drums which were probably containers for corn and animal feed. Thought to be Talgarth Mill. The men are standing proudly to have their photograph taken, Maybe the new tenants of the mill. The drums are waiting to be installed. A new business venture. The patriotic Union Jack could indicate this was taken during WW1 period, circa 1914. By O. Jackson, Wellington Studio, Talgarth, Powys, Wales. Circa 1910
Research into industry in Talgarth would suggest that these men are millers and are operating out of the site of an old Mill which was originally used for weaving. At various times it was used to grind corn, generate electricity and produce feed for farm livestock. It closed Unusually the wheel, cast in Brecon, has five spokes. Even numbers of spokes were more common. The mill belonged to the Earl of Ashburnham, a major landowner in the area. After his death, the estate was sold off, piecemeal, at auction in 1913. Talgarth mill was bought by the tenant, George J Lewis. He paid £1,025 for the property which included the three-storey mill, a pair of millstones, corn-grinding machinery, the mill race, a flour-dressing machine, a stable with three stalls, a room containing an electric storage battery and pigsties. He had previously been paying £30 a year in rent. At the time there was also an electric engine shed on the premises, owned by the local electricity company. Is one of these proud looking men George Lewis? This mill has now been restored.
Size: 4405px × 6867px
Location: Talgarth, Powys, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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