A modern wind turbine can be seen working at the Millennium Centre, Eastbrook End. This provides enough energy to light the environmentally-friendly building. The Upminster mill is the only working mill in this district. A smock mill built in 1803, it still has all the machinery intact since it ceased working regularly in 1933. It is situated in St.
Admission is free.
For information about arranging a school visit please telephone Malcolm Cullen 01708 457266. A lending set is held in Barking Central Library, with copies available for inspection at Barking Reference Library and at Valence Branch Library.