Paper Making. “The first paper mill in England was established in the 15th century. Machinery developed in 1798 speeded up the process and enabled newsprint to be made. Wood pulp, looking like porridge, supported on fast moving webs, is dried and changed into paper, as seen in this picture, in a few minutes. This is most dramatic, hence the strong lighting.” Bowater Paper Company, Thames Mill, Northfleet, 1960