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Des Tovey, on November 16, 2008, said:

Built in 1770,and was last used about 1933,is now being restored , this work started in 2006.

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Arnie54, on December 8, 2008, said:

Very nice photo! Voted! Best wishes, Arnie My November Contest

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Des Tovey, on December 8, 2008, said:

Thanks for your comments Arnie54, I will update the photowhen and if the sails are restored.

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MUSTAFA iLGeN, on December 27, 2008, said:

Very nice photo. Voted My contest

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Des Tovey, on December 27, 2008, said:

Thanks for your nice comments Mustafa. I wish you and your family a very happy new year.

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MioaraP, on May 14, 2009, said:

Good shot! Congratulations!

best regards, Maria from Romania

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Des Tovey, on May 14, 2009, said:

Thank you Maria for your comments.This windmill was in use in the 1700's and was last used about 1933, and is now being restored, it is hoped that the sails will be added later this year.I will post a photo as soon as this is done. cheers from Des in YORK UK.

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Ömer Tanoğlu, on May 15, 2009, said:

Congratulations on a beautiful photo

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Des Tovey, on May 16, 2009, said:

Thanks OMER,the windmill is being renovated ,they hope to fit the sails later this year. I will post an update if they do. Cheers from DES in YORK UK

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John de Crom, on May 18, 2009, said:

Beautiful Windmill ??? greetings from Holland John.

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Des Tovey, on May 19, 2009, said:

Hi John, thanks for your comments. After seeing all your windmills this one looks lonely.It is not far from my house. It was built about 1790 and was last used in 1933. It is being renovated,they hope to refit the sails later this year.I will post a new photo when they do. Cheers DES.

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krokkas, on June 5, 2009, said:

Hi,Des Tovey.I want ask to you a question,I want know a thing.Who used this tower??? Saluti dall'Italia

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Des Tovey, on June 5, 2009, said:

Hi, Krokkas, This is an old windmill which is being restored, they hope to refit the sails later this year.It is open to the public as all the working parts inside have been restored. The mill was built about 1790 and was last used to make flour in 1933. Cheers Des from York uk.

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lobo jujeño, on August 7, 2010, said:

MUY SIMILAR A UN LUGAR EN JUJUY LLAMADO PALPALA. THANKS FOR VISITING MY GALERY

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Des Tovey, on August 7, 2010, said:

Hello Lobo, thanks for looking at my photos and your nice comment. Greetings from Des in York UK.

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luciano passos cruz …, on September 11, 2010, said:

Beautiful shot.

Excellent composition.

I like it.

Greetings,luciano passos cruz.From Fazenda Duas Barras▲▲.Bahia.BRASIL.

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Des Tovey, on September 11, 2010, said:

thanks Luciano

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STONA, on January 27, 2011, said:

WoW!!! Looks grandiosely!!!! ¤-¤-¤ L I K E №2 ¤-¤-¤
Friendly greeting from Russia! ¤-¤-¤ N A T A L I A ¤-¤-¤

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  • Uploaded on November 16, 2008
  • © All Rights Reserved
    by Des Tovey
  • Extra information
    • Camera: Hewlett-Packard HP PhotoSmart R507 (V01.00)
    • Taken on 2008/11/12 15:34:07
    • Exposure: 0.001s (1/1000)
    • Focal Length: 5.80mm
    • F/Stop: f/4.300
    • ISO Speed: ISO100
    • Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
    • No flash