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Photograph © Nigel Cox, under this
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Drapers Windmill, Margate
Location
Grid reference: TR 362 700
OS sheet: 179
Postcode: CT9 2SP
In St Peter's footpath, off College Road, on S edge of town.
A black smock mill built in 1845 by John Holman, and last worked by wind in the early 1930s.
Restored to working order by the Drapers Windmill Trust. A Crossley gas engine runs the mill on days when
there is little or no wind. Flour milled for demonstration only. Owned by Kent County Council.
Souvenir shop & small museum.
Opening times
June-August, Sundays 14.00-16.00. Also Saturdays in August. Parties at other times by appointment only.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Sunday only, 14.00-16.00.
Contact
R. Colyer, tel. 01843 291696, or
B. McDermott, tel. 01843 220995.
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