SPEEDTRIPLE Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I`ve just read on faceache about Bob Morse. He had a passion for mills since the age of 7, and always enjoyed reading or learning about wind power. He moved to Norfolk in 1947 and bought Thurne Mill in 1949 when a lot of mills were being demolished for scrap iron and rubble. As a result of his passion and hard work, Thurne Mill now stands high and proud, and is probably the finest advert for the Norfolk Broads. Yesterday January 2nd was the 13th aneversary of his passing, and he never saw the Mill restored to the standard it is today. Without him, cruising the middlle Bure and Thurne would these days be very different. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodwose Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 The Morse Windmill Museum at Repps is worth a visit. A good collection of wind pumps to see, some of them working. https://windenergymuseum.co.uk/ Nigel (Ludham) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, woodwose said: The Morse Windmill Museum at Repps is worth a visit. A good collection of wind pumps to see, some of them working. https://windenergymuseum.co.uk/ Nigel (Ludham) Thanks for that Nigel, where exactly is it, as i`d never heard of it before, and it sounds interesting. Definitely something to visit when in the area?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodwose Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 The museum is close to Repps Staithe. If you moor at Repps it is just a short walk up the road. You can also go by car (Staithe Road Repps). Definitely worth a visit. Nigel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I think it was featured on one of the Michael Portillo Railway programmes, if not that series another of the ones visiting specialist areas? I saw it but hadn't appreciated it was that close to the river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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