The International Molinological Society

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The International Molinological Society (TIMS) is the only global society in the field of milling science .

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history

From the Portuguese JM dos Santos Simões to the l. Coined at the International Symposium in 1965, the term “ Molinology ”; Latin “molīna, mill” and Greek λόγος, study) includes all studies on wind, water and muscle powered mills . TIMS cultivates and promotes worldwide interest and knowledge in this historically, technically and sociologically fascinating field. The society stimulates research and supports all aspects of mill science, including the restoration of mills. It works closely with national societies and associations and promotes the preservation of important historical mills at all levels.

Symposia and excursions

TIMS organizes an international one-week symposium every four years in one of the member countries. The symposia offer the participants the opportunity to present research work on all areas of mill science. The symposia are supplemented by panel discussions and excursions to interesting mills. Contributions and discussions are then summarized and published in the symposium report (Transactions). Furthermore, TIMS also organizes a one-week mill excursion every four years, in rotation between the symposia.

Event locations in recent years:

  • International Symposium 1997 - Hungary, Budapest
  • International Symposium 2000 - USA, Stratford Hall
  • International Symposium 2004 - Portugal, Amadorra
  • International Symposium 2007 - Holland
  • International Symposium 2011 - Denmark
  • International Symposium 2015 - Romania
  • International Symposium 2019 - Germany (Berlin, in planning)

Publications

As a periodical for all members, TIMS publishes the booklet International Molinology (approx. 40 pages) twice a year with articles, short contributions, book reviews and current news. Larger studies appear in the volumes of the "Bibliotheca Molinologica" series.

  • BM 10: Persian Windmills (M. Harverson)
  • BM 11: French Millstones (O. Ward)
  • BM 12: The Horizontal Watermill (B. Moog)
  • BM 14: The Windmills of the Greek Islands (LH Blom)
  • BM 15: The Hungarian Windmill (K. Lambrecht)
  • BM 16: Windmill technology in Flanders (Y. Coutant)
  • BM 17: The Mills of Bélidor (translated by O. Ward and G. Watkins)
  • BM 18: A Guide to United States Patents for Windmills and Wind Engines 1793-1950 (compiled by T. Lindsay Baker)
  • BM 19: Boat mills in Europe (D. Gräf)
  • BM 20: Ganzel & Wulff - The Quest for American Milling Secrets. (D. Ogden, G. Bost) 2010. ISBN 978-92-9134-025-5

In accordance with its international character, English is the official language of TIMS; this also applies to publications.

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