The Mill

circa 1920

Nestled among trees and framed by the gentle arc of a stone bridge, The Mill at Narborough stands as a striking example of early 20th-century rural industry in Norfolk. With its solid brick walls, arched windows, and tiled roof, the building once harnessed the power of water flowing beneath to grind grain — a vital process for the local agricultural economy.

The millrace, churning visibly in the lower half of the image, hints at the constant rhythm that defined life in villages like Pentney. Though now silent, these mills were once the heartbeat of their communities, balancing nature and human ingenuity.

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