Restoration Project
We now have the complete team on board to created a stunning visitor attraction for local people and also visitors from further afield. Go to our restoration page for details:

Call for new Trustees
The Trust is seeking to recruit new trustee members with the relevant skills and/or experience to help take it through the next stage in its development.
We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in Business Management, Education, Funding, Law and Marketing.
Apply with C.V. and covering letter to:
Beverley Charters info@housemill.org.uk

Heritage Lottery Fund
The House Mill has been given the green light by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a £2.65million grant. A development grant of £248,000 has been awarded to help the River Lea Tidal Mill Trust progress their plans, which include restoring the mill, its neighbour Miller's House, and creating a self-sustaining and vibrant visitor centre. The project demonstrates an excellent example of how heritage conservation can be married with new renewable energy production technologies to create a sustainable visitor attraction with wider community benefits. The Trust aims to incorporate hydro electricity production using the restored waterwheels and additional turbines, which will not only boost income at the site but also provide a key educational hook for learning about the milling process for visitors of all ages.

John Haggerty, Chairman of the River Lea Tidal Mill Trust said: “It has taken a long time to get here; we have had many disappoints over the years but now, thanks to HLF, we can progress this project with focused and positive energy to enable us to give the people of East London a heritage building they can be proud of; to give London another attraction and show the World its largest surviving tidal mill.  And, demonstrate sustainability through hydro-power.  It is a unique project in a unique building and we are very proud of it.”

Sue Bowers, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund for London said: “We’re extremely pleased to give initial support to the Restoring House Mill project. This very rare industrial treasure well deserves to be saved for future generations and transformed into a key heritage attraction for East London.

Lyn Brown, MP for West Ham also offered her support for the project: “I would like to congratulate the River Lea Tidal Mill Trust on their successful initial application to the HLF. This is a very worthwhile project and I recognise the hard work and imagination of the volunteers who are dedicating their time to transforming this wonderful East London heritage asset into an attraction that can be enjoyed by all.”

Online questionnaire
RLTMT would like to understand more about its visitors to House Mill and the Millers House and the needs and interests of the local community to ensure the services and activities we will offer meet the needs of all potential users. We would therefore be very grateful if you could spend a few minutes completing the following questionnaire. All completed questionnaires will be entered into a prize draw to win a visit to House Mill including a guided tour and refreshments. Click here to complete the questionnaire.