A visit by HELC to Apsley Paper Mill Wed 8th July 2026 With my camera set for "bright light" not low! It is not likely that most machines will be restored
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Apsley |
The Canteen with a New Espresso Coffee Machine and flapjack for us. The first tour after the disastrous fire. |
The Story of paper |
From the Introductory Lecture, "The old days" |
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The Fourdrinier Paper Machine |
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Squeezing |
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Shock absorbers |
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Belt Drives |
Old connection to the steam Engine |
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Water Wheel |
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Cylinder Mould Machine |
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 Packing |
 Worn bearing |
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Dispatch |
 Mixing |
 Checking |
Grind Stone |
 The Old Manager's House |
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 Water Wheel Replacement |
 River Trip on the "Bryan Donkin" narrow boat |
 Aiming Mark?? |
 Looking forward on the narrow boat |
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 Towards the "Grand Union Canal" lock |
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 The "Paper Mill" PH for lunch |
