Wright's Flour Mill, Historic flour mill in Ponders End, England
Wright's Flour Mill is a grain milling facility housed in a Georgian brick building with white weatherboarding and a three-and-a-half-story main structure in Enfield. The complex also includes adjacent office spaces and the former residence of the mill operator.
The building was constructed in 1867 and remains Enfield's oldest continuously operating industrial structure, though milling activities at this location date back to the 16th century. This gives the site more than 400 years of grain processing history.
The mill remains a working example of family craft tradition in London, demonstrating how local businesses maintain their heritage across generations. Visitors can observe active production methods that connect past and present in an urban setting.
The mill produces different flour types for local bakeries and home bakers, with purchases available through direct contact, though a visit should be arranged in advance. The location near the River Lea explains its historical connection to water power.
In 1913, the operation switched from water power to electricity because the construction of a reservoir significantly altered the River Lea's water flow. This change proved essential for continuing milling activities at the site.
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