This was originally a water mill. It was constructed in 1820 from the timbers of the US frigate, Chesapeake, captured by the Royal Navy in the war of 1812.
The mill has a reputation of being the finest example of re-used ship timber outside of the Royal Dockyards. It ceased commercial operation in 1976 and is now a centre selling antiques, jewellery, home furnishing and gifts.
I'm fascinated by the old advertising notices on the outside of the mill. The modern advertising banner I saw this time (in blue) leaves me slightly perplexed. Is the pedicure for fish (who have no feet) or using fish for a pedicure for humans, I wonder.
Great collage again Hazel and so interesting. Particularly Like the little dog advertising Melox Dog Foods! Fish pedicures are those revolting pedicures where fish nibble your feet - but I gather they can spread various bugs so don't be tempted! Yuk!
@tishpics Thank you, Patricia and specially for explaining the fish pedicure - I am definitely NOT tempted!! Through putting pics on 365 I'm learning a lot about the history of the area where we live!
