Read's Flour Mill

From the collection of

East Anglian Film Archive at the University of East Anglia
The East Anglian Film Archive, the UK's first regional film archive, offers a unique record of the East of England's social and cultural history. As part of the University of East Anglia, we continue to lead moving image heritage research and inspire audience participation through community projects and events. Our collections represent a broad range of amateur and professional creativity, from 1896 to the present day.

Read's Flour Mill


Albion spinning mill was used for making worsted silk and mohair before being converted for making confectionery and then used for many years as the Read Woodrow flour mill. This location was also the site of St Olave's chapel which was demolished in the 14th century. After the Read Woodrow business closed in 1993 shortly after this film was made, the building stood empty for a decade until it was finally sold in 2005 and subsequently re-developed into riverside apartments.


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