Following the post about Tom Kempster’s memories of the windmill and surrounding area in the early 1950s, Friends of Windmill Gardens have been contacted by two more former residents.
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Tom Kempster shares his memories of Brixton Windmill and Blenheim Gardens between about 1949 and 1953.
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Our brand new T-shirt designed by Chris Patton, with a two colour silk-screened graphic, is now available from our online shop
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The recent completion of the terraced garden is the latest addition to the park refurbishment. Annick Alet reports on the latest developments and plans for the future.
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With the launch of our online shop, you can now buy Brixton Windmill merchandise online, including T-shirts, mugs, bags and coasters.
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Since the beginning of June, the Friends of Windmill Gardens have been donating fresh vegetables to the foodbank distribution centre on the nearby Blenheim Gardens estate.
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In 1862, the Ashby family stopped grinding corn by wind power at Brixton and moved their milling operation to a watermill at Mitcham until 1902. Penny Steele investigates the story of the Ashby watermill.
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Our brand new activity pack contains lots of exciting projects to keep children and families occupied, including puzzles, colouring sheets and craft activities, such as making masks and bunting.
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