Thatching Collection

Thatching the roof of the Hermitage headquarters of the Selboorne Society at Hanwell
Thatching the roof of the " Hermitage " headquarters of the Selboorne Society at Hanwell, with reeds grown on the estate of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. Mr Buckland, a Hampshire man at work

Dodie Smith at home in Essex
Dorothy Gladys (Dodie) Smith (1896 - 1990), English novelist and playwright whose works include the play Autumn Crocus and the childrens novel

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Thatcher, Sidney Chun, splitting a spar - Marlborough
A thatcher, Sidney Chun (1903-1985), wears protective clothing, including a cricket shin pad, while splitting spars before thatching a roof at Marlborough - date: 1950s

Parkes Castle, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Thatcher at work renewing thatch on cottage, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stacking Reed for Thatch
Stacking reeds to dry at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire. Once they have dried, they will be used for thatching roofs

The various stages in thatching a building
5310028 The various stages in thatching a building; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the various stages in thatching a building from cutting the material to fixing it to the roof)

Cours Complet d'Agriculture, 1800
1574807 Cours Complet d'Agriculture, 1800; (add.info.: Methods of building and thatching temporary wheat stacks. From ''Cours Complet d'Agriculture ..'' by Francois Rozier)

Cours Complet d'Agriculture, 1800
1574808 Cours Complet d'Agriculture, 1800; (add.info.: Farm labourers beginning to build a temporary wheat stack. From ''Cours Complet d'Agriculture ..'' by Francois Rozier)

The thatching of a barn
3732407 The thatching of a barn; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the thatching of a barn in England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cours Complet d'Agriculture, 1800
1574809 Cours Complet d'Agriculture, 1800; (add.info.: A temporary wheat stack: During the winter this stack would be broken open and its contents threshed on the threshing floor in a barn)

The thatching of a barn
3732461 The thatching of a barn; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the thatching of a barn in England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Peru, Sacred Valley, Pikillaqta ruins
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Mexico, Quintana Roo, Playa Del Carmen, View of pier and oceanfront
2005-201809-01

Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan at Native Okinawan Village

Thatching The Rest a cottage at Selworthy Green, Somerset (for a more recent - 1950s! - view, see 10826269). Date: circa 1920s

Village scenes in Morden, Dorset. 9th March 1967

Thatched Cottage At Gortahork, Co Donegal, Ireland

Wootton Rivers MCF01_02_0692
Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire. A thatcher working on the roof of an unidentified cottage in Wootton Rivers, with a thatched granary in the garden

Wootton Rivers MCF01_02_0693
Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire. A thatcher working on the roof of an unidentified cottage in Wootton Rivers while a woman stands in the doorway. In the garden of the house is a thatched granary

Thatching DIX02_01_224
Bay Tree Cottage, Church Street, Great Comberton, Wychavon, Worcestershire. A thatcher at work

Exterior of traditional Thatched House, Tihany, Hungary

Water reed cutter, East Anglia, early 1900s

The east front of Wilsford Manor, overlooking the garden, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309922 The east front of Wilsford Manor, overlooking the garden, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261549 Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour) by Barnes, J. H. & Cole, J. H. (19th century); 43x74 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Vale of Conway, Wales)

Landscape with cottages, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261649 Landscape with cottages, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with cottages)

Old Manchester: Thatched House Tavern, back of Market Street (litho)
7160622 Old Manchester: Thatched House Tavern, back of Market Street (litho) by Ralston, John (1789-1833); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thatched House Tavern, back of Market Street)

Syllable - Ku from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437446 Syllable - Ku from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.6x15.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery

Riot at William Is Coronation, 1066 (litho)
7152635 Riot at William Is Coronation, 1066 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riot at William Is Coronation, 1066)

Old Thatched Lodge, Woodbery Down (litho)
7188357 Old Thatched Lodge, Woodbery Down (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Thatched Lodge, Woodbery Down)

Woman knitting fishermans hose, Porthoustock, Cornwall (colour litho)
7200533 Woman knitting fishermans hose, Porthoustock, Cornwall (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman knitting fishermans hose, Porthoustock)

Thatched Cottage, near Wembley (litho)
7188541 Thatched Cottage, near Wembley (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thatched Cottage, near Wembley)

Cottage Homes of England, Going to School (colour litho)
7181715 Cottage Homes of England, Going to School (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage Homes of England, Going to School)

November (chromolitho)
7149232 November (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: November. Illustration from a devotional calendar (Ernest Nister, London, and E P Dutton, New York)

July (chromolitho)
7149228 July (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: July. Illustration from a devotional calendar (Ernest Nister, London, and E P Dutton, New York)

Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b / w photo)
7200363 Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s)

The old-time Thresher (engraving)
7180739 The old-time Thresher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old-time Thresher)

Papuans (chromolitho)
7149439 Papuans (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papuans. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

Pint Of Guinness, With Oysters, Ireland

Luscanen, Brittany, 1906. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Luscanen, Brittany, 1906

Thatching Stacks (colour litho)
3653418 Thatching Stacks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thatching Stacks)

The Farm at the Entrance of the Wood, 1860-1880 (oil on fabric)
499923 The Farm at the Entrance of the Wood, 1860-1880 (oil on fabric) by Bonheur, Rosa (1822-99); 28.4x40.3 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Matchmaking, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
AGR251744 Matchmaking, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Tetmajer, Wlodzimierz (1862-1923); 100x115 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Tools used in roof thatching, West Country, UK
Tools used in roof thatching in the West Country, UK. Date: circa 1960s

Young man thatching a roof, Lamorna Cove, Cornwall
Young man thatching a roof, Lamorna Cove, Penwith, Cornwall. circa 1960s

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Thatching, an ancient craft that has stood the test of time, continues to grace the roofs of historic buildings and picturesque cottages around the world. From the Hermitage headquarters of the Selboorne Society at Hanwell to Doonagore Castle in Co Clare, Ireland, these structures proudly display their beautifully thatched roofs. In Marlborough, Thatcher Sidney Chun skillfully splits a spar as he meticulously works on preserving a piece of history. Dodie Smith finds solace in her Essex home surrounded by its charming thatched roof, while Parkes Castle in Co Leitrim stands tall with its timeless appeal. The artistry involved in renewing thatch is evident as we witness a dedicated Thatcher at work on an English cottage. Reed stacking becomes an essential part of this process as water reed cutters from East Anglia gather materials for their meticulous craftsmanship. Wilsford Manor's east front overlooks a stunning garden and boasts a well-maintained thatched roof - a testament to both elegance and functionality. The tradition lives on through generations as early 1900s water reed cutters continue their laborious task in East Anglia. Selworthy Green's Rest Cottage receives its much-needed attention during the restoration process; every stroke ensures its longevity and charm. Meanwhile, Gortahork's Thatched Cottage in Co Donegal showcases Ireland's rich heritage against the backdrop of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. Thatching remains not just an architectural choice but also serves as a link between past and present. It symbolizes resilience and craftsmanship passed down through generations - an enduring reminder of our connection to history and nature itself.