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Wednesday 17 September 2014

St Cuthberts Mill



St Cuthberts Mill

St Cuthberts Mill is situated in the South West of England. This historic paper mill has been making paper since the 1700’s, taking advantage of the River Axe. The mill is on the edge of the ancient Cathedral City of Wells and named after the local church dedicated to the 7th Century saint. The St Cuthberts Cross illustrated on the mill’s artist papers is inspired by the cross found on St Cuthbert’s tomb in Durham Cathedral.




Nearly four hundred years ago papermaking started in the Axe valley at Wookey Hole. It is now over two hundred years – the date cannot be precise – since papermaking started on the St Cuthberts site in Somerset. St Cuthberts Mill is the only surviving commercial papermill out of the six once operating in the upper Axe valley.





Photos from the book: 

Mill 364 - Paper making at St. Cuthberts Mill

B G Luker; C R Whitcombe


Thursday 4 September 2014

Ice Bucket Challenge #4

Another mighty fine Ice Bucket Challenge completed! The latest to be 'iced' was Catherine Frood, our Marketing Executive. Cathy's chosen charity is ALS. Well done Catherine!


To donate:
  • text ICED55 £5 (or other amount) to 70070 (only available in the UK)
  • call 01604 611860 referencing the 'Ice Bucket Challenge'.
Thank you!

Wednesday 3 September 2014



Ice Bucket Challenge #3

Another Ice Bucket Challenge completed! This time by our Social Media Administrator/Artist, Kim Lintern. To donate to Kim's chosen charity just text 'ICE' to 70550 to give £3 to Macmillan Cancer Support! Thank you!



Monday 1 September 2014

Ice Bucket Challenge #2

Well done to Nicola Dobson, one of our many talented apprentices here at St Cuthberts Mill!

To donate to Nicola's chosen charity click here: http://uk-sobs.org.uk/support-us/donate/