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Pann Mill has been on the same site since at least 1086 having been referenced in the Domesday census, and is the last operating water mill on the River Wye.
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Use the slider on each image to uncover the same location through the ages. The area of the Rye and the historic mill look rather changed following changes to the road in the late 80s and 90s. Be sure to visit the site again as we look to upload more images in future.
The site of Pann Mill overlooking the River Wye
Before (left): Looking NW from the Rye, a view across the river to Pann Mill and the old mill-house, Trinity Unity Reformed Church and Easton Street, High Wycombe. c. 1880. (Copyright managed by Wycombe Museum)
After (right): The same view across the river Wye taken in November 2024 showing the current Pann Mill building from the most recent renovations.
Pann Mill following the restoration
Before (left): Looking E at the main waterwheel at Pann Mill following the restoration completion in 1997.
After (right): View of the present mill building in 2024.
Extended image library
We will continue to add more images of the site to this page, so be sure to visit the website again soon to see more of this historic mill through history, including some snapshots from our Open Days, behind the scenes on the restoration project and much more.
Aerial view of the Rye and Pann Mill
Before (left): Looking NW from above the Rye, an aerial view of the eastern and northern parts of High Wycombe with Pann Mill in the centre in May 1963. (Copyright managed by High Wycombe Library)
After (right): The same orientation and direction, with a photorealistic aerial view above eastern and northern parts of High Wycombe captured from Google Earth.
Demolition to reconstruction
Before (left): View across the mill pond after demolition of the old mill buildings, showing the remains of Pann Mill in November 1971. (Copyright managed by High Wycombe Library)
After (right): The restored and present working Pann Mill during one of three Open Mill Days held in 2024.