He also commented:
“Having made
the buildings structurally sound, wind and
water-proof, Andy Phillips plans to invite HMG to
advise on the machinery. Once complete, the mill
buildings may be leased by a local firm following
minimal and sympathetic alterations, which will be
confined to the C19 areas, so that they can be used
for offices. The old mill (without alteration) may
be used as a reception area. The firm is most
interested in the history and character of the mill,
and is likely to welcome visitors who share this
interest.
The
damage caused by the fire was, of course, disastrous
but for the sake of the mill as a whole it was
something of a mixed blessing in that it made it
possible to undertake all this work. The next
challenge is a change of use that will ensure the
future upkeep without compromising the history too
much. This, as you know, is Ralph Montagu's primary
objective. “
