Lytham Windmill, Grade II listed windmill in Lytham, England.
The Lytham Windmill is a four-story brick structure with white-painted walls and a black cap crowned with four sails, located on Lytham Green near the Irish Sea. Its interior spans five floors of museum space that preserves and displays historical materials and exhibits about the region.
The mill was built in 1805 by miller Richard Cookson and operated as a commercial grain mill until 1921, when a powerful storm caused a devastating fire. This fire damaged the internal machinery beyond repair and ended the building's working life as a functioning mill.
The building now serves as a museum that shares stories about how people lived and worked during Victorian times in Lancashire. Visitors can see exhibits that connect them to the daily lives and practices of those who lived in this coastal area.
The mill is open to visitors on certain days, allowing you to climb the stairs and experience the views from different levels. Before visiting, check the opening times and be prepared for climbing several flights of stairs to reach the upper floors.
The mill's main shaft contains elements made from Baltic oak that were salvaged and reused from other local mills. This detail reveals how earlier millers practiced resourcefulness by incorporating recovered materials into their structures.
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