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Provender Mill

Brixton Windmill

When too many buildings stopped the wind to power Brixton Windmill, a Provender Mill was installed which is a mechanical gas-powered mill.
Provender Mill

Brixton Windmill, Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5ET

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When too many buildings were built to allow wind to power Brixton Windmill, a Provender Mill was installed on the first floor which is a mechanical gas-powered mill. This was stopped in 1936.

You can find out more about Brixton Windmill forthcoming events and restoration news at: www.brixtonwindmill.org.

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