1920s until 1931, it was trading as a butcher’s shop. Photographs of the windmill's time as a shop still remain. American troops used the mill as a wartime store place but it later fell derelict, before being declared a Grade II listed building in 1951. Present day In 1966, the Friends of Broad Eye Windmill was created to look after the mill with the idea of returning it to its former glory, whilst establishing a heritage and education centre within. They aim to renew damaged oak support beams, Joists and floorboards so the next storey can be used as a museum and heritage centre. Inside the windmill lie artifacts and photographs relating to the Windmill and Stafford's industrial past. Currently, only the ground floor and basement are accessible. The Friends of Broad Eye Windmill frequently hold open days throughout the summer, to give people an idea of what the Mill's interior is like, and to raise awareness of the renovation of the windmill. Donations towards the Windmill are always being collected, which goes towards the renovation and preservation of the Broad Eye Windmill. Windmill Broadcasting In 2016, Windmill Broadcasting, a local community radio station, started broadcasting from the Broad Eye Windmill. As well as being based in the Mill, the station works with the windmill members to assist with fundraising and renovation, and to help promote the windmill. See also List of windmills in Staffordshire Listed buildings in Stafford (Outer Area) References External links Broad Eye Windmill Broad Eye Windmill on Facebook Broad Eye Windmill Twitter page Windmill Broadcasting website Windmill Broadcasting on Facebook Visit Stafford page on the Broad Eye Windmill Broad Eye Windmill on Windmill World Windmills in Staffordshire Buildings and structures in Stafford Grade II listed buildings in Staffordshire