Eskdale Mill: Aphids, Slugs and Snails
Dating back to 1578, Eskdale Mill is the oldest working water corn mill nestled in one of the most picturesque and dramatic valleys in the Lake District National Park, UK.
As part of a complete overhaul of the site heritage interpretation experience, I created a hand-drawn illustration of The Miller, Edward "Ned" Bibby from old reference photos in a woodcut style. He operated the mill in the early 1900’s. The illustration was used on interpretation signage and leaflets.
Eskdale Mill – The Miller Illustration
Eskdale Mill leaflet with illustration
Reference Image – The Miller. Source: Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society and Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust
Reference Image – The Miller. Source unknown
Credits
This 100% hand drawn illustration was created by Ben Horne – Ben Makes Maps with pen on paper and digitised with Adobe Photoshop, without the help of AI.
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