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The name of this old pub in Winson Green commemorates the windmill that once stood across Birmingham Heath. It was demolished to make way for the Birmingham Union Workhouse. The windmill, although not ancient, was active during the 18th century. The bleak nature of the area in former times made it a good place for such a device. The valley created by the Hockley Brook accentuates the height of the ground and the exposed nature of the area resulted in little trouble turning the sails. Ironically, given the name of the pub, an early publican called Thomas Stonely was himself a miller. The Leominster-born licensee was recorded as a miller and publican in the census of 1861.
Date: 23rd March 2002 Source: Kodak DC4800

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