A Picture Postcard Norfolk Day

As it was such a glorious Spring-like day, we decided that we would take the coast road back from our Tesco shop.
This stunning converted windmill is at Weybourne, (between Sheringham and Kelling). The Windmill was built in 1850 and consists of five storeys built from red brick. When it was in operation the sails, which are now fixed in an easterly direction, powered three pairs of overdriven millstones which were on the second floor. The windmill ceased production in 1916 and fell into disrepair.
In 1967 the windmill was purchased by A Mr Body and in 1968 a new cap made and installed by William Bird & Son, Contractors Ltd. of North Walsham. In 1969 the skeleton sails seen to this day were installed by Thompson & Son. There was no brakewheel and so sails were fixed accordingly to face to the East. In 1970, a grant was given by the Norfolk Windmills Trust to restore the paintwork of the windmill and in 1973 a further grant was given by the Trust for further renovation and maintenance work. In 1982 the windmill was once again up for sale and was sold for £125,000.
I should think it's worth a small fortune now!!