Traditional mills come in different shapes and sizes, but the working parts all operate in the same way. This film shows Otterton Watermill in Devon using a waterwheel to drive millstone to make flour, just like Howsham Watermill did.
The modern process, using metal rollers instead of stones, makes a useful contrast; being very much faster and cleaner, but essentially... read more
Animated film showing the type of Archimedes Screw Turbine in use at Howsham Mill. read more
Take a look at this fox at the edge of the river. Unfortunately, we don't know what happened next; hopefully... read more
18 species of birds and mammals captured in just one week at Howsham Mill, York for Bootham School. read more
