Deep into the county of Berkshire lies a small village, Sonning, nestled closely beside the river Thames. Within this village is a building of great importance and historic significance: The Mill at Sonning. Dating back to as early as the 12th century, this historic watermill has a fascinating lore tied intrinsically to the heart of the village. According to local tales, in the early 20th Century, the Mill was the site of an unrequited love ending in tragic heartbreak. The story begins with a hardworking and charming miller who was adored and respected by the villagers. One day, much to his delight, he fell in love with a beautiful maiden who used to pass by the mill every day. Their love story grew and flourished with time, but the miller’s happiness was short-lived because the maiden was promised to another man in an arranged marriage. Heartbroken, the miller continued to run the Mill alone and eventually died of a broken heart. As the story goes, every night, when the village sleeps and the river flows quietly, the miller’s ghost emerges at the Mill. He is said to wander around the Mill weeping for his lost love and continuing his life’s work, waiting for his beloved to return. Many people have reported seeing a ghostly figure around the Mill and hearing the faint sounds of a man weeping. Though not everyone believes the story, its allure persists, giving The Mill at Sonning its unique character and a touch of mystique. Even today, the story of the heartbroken miller is told and retold, as part of the village’s storytelling tradition, reminding everyone of the old-world charm and secrets that the village of Sonning and its historic Mill continue to hold.