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Wootton Rivers MCF01_02_0692
Filename: mcf01_02_0692.jpg
Size: 5393 x 4064 (5.7MB)
Date: 19th October 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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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.
The photograph appears to have been taken in or near Wootton Rivers but the exact location of the cottage is uncertain
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Media ID 27957722
© Historic England Archive
1920s People Thatch Timber Framed House Work Granary Thatched Roof Thatching Traditional Crafts
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the 1920s and witness a traditional craft in action. This photograph, taken by Katherine MacFee for Historic England, captures a thatcher at work on the roof of an unidentified cottage in Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire. The scene is one of rustic charm, with the timber-framed house and adjacent granary blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
The thatcher's skilled hands are busy weaving bundles of straw into a sturdy thatched roof, a labor-intensive process that requires great precision and patience. The image offers a glimpse into a bygone era when traditional crafts were still thriving, and people relied on their own skills to maintain their homes.
The cottage itself appears to be nestled among lush greenery, its weathered exterior bearing testament to generations of use and occupation. The adjacent granary adds to the sense of rural tranquility, its wooden slats worn smooth by years of exposure to the elements.
This photograph not only celebrates the artistry of traditional craftsmanship but also provides a poignant reminder of our cultural heritage. It invites us to appreciate the simple pleasures in life and pay homage to those who have come before us.
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