Upminster Windmill is considered to be one of the finest examples of a “Smock” windmill remaining in England. It was built in 1803 by James Noakes, a local farmer. Additional milling capacity was provided by the building of a steam mill in 1811.

In 1849 the mill estate was put up for auction by James’ son Thomas, expenditure on improvements having led to a large mortgage. The estate was purchased for £2000 by Ambrose Coleson who shortly afterwards sold it to James Wadeson.

In 1857 Thomas Abraham, who had worked as foreman for Thomas Noakes in 1844, purchased the Mill and the immediate surrounding land for £1100, being unable to raise the £1900 for the entire estate.

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