Barton Mills [on the path to Mildenhall from the mill, April 2009]
About Barton Mills
The toponymy (scientific study) of the name 'Barton Mills' has determined a generic meaning of 'corn farm by the mill'. While this is as good a reason for the name of the village as any the more popular belief hails from an earlier known name.
Registered as 'Little Barton' in John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (penned 1870-72) it is believed the name evolved from mis-naming by travellers heading from London to Norwich.
The Bull Inn (now Olde Bull Inn) has been a coach house and inn for some 500 years. Across the road and over the river Lark sits the Mill. It seems those travelling through or staying at the Bull Inn at 'Little Barton' may have used the Barton part of the name and referenced the landmark of the mill: Barton Mills.
Time Travel
1086 A recorded population of 24 existed with 2 fisheries, 2 horses, 5 cattle, 3 sheep and 3 pigs
1150 Norman tower built at the church
1290 Barton Mills now consists of 3 fields; East Field, Middle Field and West Field
1299 Profit from the field crops was £22.16s. 10. ½d.
1490 Street Farm built
1553 Monks Manor granted to Simon Steward of Lakenheath
1603 Population of 70 adults
1600 - 1649 Occupations: 3 husbandmen, 6 yeomen, 1 shepherd, 1 maltser, 1 carpenter, 1 butcher.
1786 Monks Manor owned by Thomas Thoresby
1844 Baptist Chapel opened
Walk around the village you'll find info' boards; covered in facts, figures & history. Here's a little taste of what you can find out...
1844 Main occupations: Large corn mill and wharf. Recreation: Bull Inn and the Dog Partridge public houses, 2 beerhouses, 640 inhabitants
1845 Village school built
1884 Lord Mayor’s cottage was a sweet shop
1885 Mildenhall Railway Stration opened in Barton Mills parish
1885 Monks Manor owned by O.T. Read of Mildenhall
1901 Population 444
1910 Earliest record of a football team
1911 Clock inserted in to the church tower
1931 Village Hall built
1935 Dairy in Worlington Road founded by Richard Parker; started with 6 cows
Calendar of Events 2006
1937 Sandfords ‘Dahlia Gardens’ opened
1937 Phone box put on Bell Lane fourcourt
1939 Village school closed
1959 Dog & Partridge almost destroyed by fire
1962 Last passenger train left Mildenhall Railway Station
1964 Last freight train left Mildenhall Railway Station
1976 First ‘Barton Miller’ (parish magazine) delivered to all houses in the village
1986 A11 dual carriageway opened
1999 2nd Scarecrow Festival enters Guinness Book of Records. Population of Barton Mills Parish: 940
Photo's courtesy of Francis Frith © 2009
Compiled on behalf of Barton Mills Parish Council by Pamela Boura and Robert Lewis with the help of Bryant Maitland, Carol Mullender, Charlie Peachey, Arthur Rutterford, Richard West, Joy Willis, Robert Lewis, Norma Chapman, Olive Jennings, Francis Lewis, Dr. Bryan
Toddlers Club
Groups...
Many interestes are served in Barton Mills. Get signed-up
or make a call and get involved in your community!
Rainbow Time
Parents, pre-schoolers and babies can take a positive 'time-out' at Barton Mills Village Hall for a entertaining morning with the Rainbow Club.
Karen welcomes you with a smile and provides a range of toys, games and learning activities for parents & children to engage in.
The Autumn term with a great selection of season relevant activities has begun - you can join the Rainbow Club as time allows on Mondays and Wedensdays from 10-11.30am at £1.50 per session.
The editors' toddler loves it, and a 2 year old knows about these things!
Rainbow Club, £1.50 per child per session.
Contact Karen on 01638 713258
Aerobics • 01638 714791
Anglian Accents Ladies Barbershop Chorus • 01638 515215 • email
Attitude Dancers Academy • Mandy Rogers • 07887 653239
Bingo, contact Pamela Boura Village Hall • 01638 712427
Buttons & Bows Square Dancing • 2nd & 4th Weds month • John 01638 715961
Mildenhall & District Flower Club • Shirley Beardsmore • 01638 714055
Mother & Toddler Group • Rachel Hunt 01638 712461
Rosemary Club • Doris Peachey 01638 712592
Womens Institute • Elsie Smart 01638 714585
Kindergarten Dog Training • Eve 01638 515455
St. Mary's Church Preservation Trust • 01638 713155
Neighbourhood Watch • Carl Van Vrendenburgch 01638 713162
Classic Vintage Motor Club • Rodney Knight 01638 711274
Barton Miller Newsletter • Joy Willis 01638 713231
Scarecrow Festival • c
Gardens Open • Mrs Lewis 01638 713155
Car Boot Sales • 01638 713155
Gala Weekend June • Mrs Lewis 01638 713155
Event Listings
CAR BOOT SALES
BartBoots, 8am-2pm
www.bartboots.co.uk
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Barton Mills regular events
LIVE MUSIC
Bell Lane Solstice: acoustic sets at The Bell. Summer Solstice Saturday.
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LIVE MUSIC
BullFest: Live rock, blues, indie and pop. Check here for updates.
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FESTIVAL
Scarecrow Festival. Internationally known, bi-annual event that takes over Barton Mills.
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Business Listings
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS
Kevin Burton
Barton Mills
> 07816 950797
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SIGN WRITING
H SIgns
Traditional & modern signs, Barton Mills
> 01638 713647
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WEDDINGS & PARTIES
Box of Delights
Barton Mills
> 01638 718753
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BullFest!
Now in it's third year and developing quite a reputation for itself. BullFest offers a day of live music in the courtyard of the Olde Bull Inn.
The event is held in aid of charity and draws hundreds in between 11am and 11pm to enjoy the music a drink and the venues BBQ.
Call 01638 711001 or
click here for details.
Barton Mills businesses - listed here free
HOTEL, RESTAURANT & BAR
The Olde Bull Inn
Barton Mills
> 01638
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PUBLIC HOUSE
The Bell
Barton Mills
> 01638
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ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS
Kevin Burton
Barton Mills
> 07816 950797
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SIGN WRITING
H SIgns
Traditional & modern signs, Barton Mills
> 01638 713647
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WEDDINGS & PARTIES
Box of Delights
Barton Mills
> 01638 718753
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