The Brixton Windmill

Ashby's Mill was built in 1816 and worked by wind until 1862, when the business was transferred to a watermill on the River Wandle. The sails were removed in 1862 and two years later the windmill was relegated to use as a store. Following restoration, the mill was opened to the public at Easter 1968. The mill passed to Lambeth Council in 1971 and remains in their ownership. Further restoration was carried out in 1978 and 1983, The Friends of Windmill Gardens had been formed in April 2003 In September 2004, an archaeological dig was organised, with assistance from the Museum of London Archaeology Service. A £25,000 grant was given by Lambeth Borough Council towards repairs to the mill and…

Ashby's Mill is a four-storey brick tower mill with a boat shaped cap. It had two Patent sails and two Common sails. The cap was winded by a hand wheel, no fantail being fitted. The cast iron windshaft is the only remaining original piece of machinery. The mill is 22 ft diameter at the base and 39 ft to the curb, and 49 ft high overall.