Tractors At Heage Windmill
On a pleasant, some time sunny day, with a steady wind to turn the sails, Heage windmill, entertained a huge collection of 39 tractors of with a wide variety of makes represented on Sunday 30th April.
They were supported by a restored 1920’s steam traction engine* which itself was backed up by two (3” to a foot) working scale models of steam tractors – both of which were giving rides to children – old and young.
A surprise visitor was a wartime restored 1942 25lb Howitzer Gun, towed by a 1943 Morris C8, we have never had such a large weapon on site before! We also had about a dozen portable steam engines on site, all in working order. These, together with tractors, helped to replace horses on farms over the last 100 years.
There were a very large number of visitors to the site who enjoyed the veteran machines, but with many taking on full mill tours where our guides explained the history of the mill and how it worked. They also took full advantage of our bric a brac stall and came away with bargains!
All in all – a great day for everyone!
* The Garratt Traction Engine, owned by David Bosworth from Smalley, was built in 1920, and he has owned it since 1991. She is called 'Queen Mary' ,as named when built, and was first used for moving goods, mainly timber, along public roads. Powered by coal and water, she would travel up to 15 miles before she needed more water, even though she could hold up to 250 gallons.
The windmill will be open during 2017 (11-00am to 4-00pm) every weekend from
April 1st until the end of October.
Admission Charges for 2017
Adults £4-00 Concessions, including Gold Cards £3-50, Children (5-16) £2-00 (parents can buy one and get one free for children in the same age group) Children under 5 are free.
Organised Adult parties of up to 10 people -£50-00. For each additional person £5-00 is payable).
School Parties and other children's groups Standard charge of £40.00 for up to 28 people (contact Lynn on 01773 715177)
See web site for more information www.heagewindmill.org.uk
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