Installation of Fulwell Mill sails is completed

By The Newsroom
Published 15th May 2018, 17:13 BST
Updated 15th May 2018, 17:16 BST
All four sails are in placeAll four sails are in place
All four sails are in place
The restoration of Sunderland's historic Fulwell Mill has taken a major step forward.

Built in 1808, the landmark has been closed to the public since 2012 on health and safety grounds after suffering significant damage at the hands of severe weather.

The cap and sails were removed in 2015 because of their dangerous condition, and the same year the mill was placed on Historic England's Heritage-at-Risk Register.

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All four sails are in placeAll four sails are in place
All four sails are in place

Now a project to restore the mill to its former glory has taken a major step forward, with the replacement of its four sails completed.

This year's bad weather and the availability of one of the country's only specialist millwrights, meant restoration work had to be delayed.

When the work is complete, the mill will be handed over by Sunderland City Council to Sunderland North Community Business Centre (SNCBC) who will manage and maintain it.

Volunteer recruitment is also ongoing and SNCBC is keen to hear from anyone who can help ensure the mill is maintained for future generations to enjoy.

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The cultural heritage restoration project has been a partnership between Sunderland City Council