Thatch Roof Collection

House in Shipley, 1910
View of two sides of a house with thatch roof Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 26116/158

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)

A traditional windmill set behind a rock masonry wall. Chora, Mykonos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Traditional-style windmills on the coast at sunset. Chora, Mykonos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Traditional hut of the Toposa tribe, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Blackhouses, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan at Native Okinawan Village

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)

Traditional village huts of the Toposa tribe, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Traditional village hut of the Laarim tribe, Boya Hills, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Sunset over traditional huts of the Otuho (Lotuko) tribe, Imatong mountains, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Tradtional huts of the Otuho (Lotuko) tribe in a village in the Imatong mountains, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, Africa

Petit Trianon, The Boudoir, illustration from Versailles
3250804 Petit Trianon, The Boudoir, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub. 1805 (aquatint) by Nattes, John Claude (c.1765-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Derrymore House, Co. Armagh, Ireland

Wheelbarrow In Front Of A Window Of A Cottage, Bunratty Folk Park, Bunratty, County Clare, Republic Of Ireland

Thatched Cottage, Carlingford, Co Louth, Ireland

Co Galway, Ireland; Detail Of A Cottage

Bunratty Folk Park, Bunratty, Co Clare, Ireland; Cottages At A Folk Park

Co Donegal, Malin Head

Traditional Cottage, Near Lough Rus Point, Ardara, Co Donegal, Ireland

Traditional Thatching, Ireland

Cottage On Achill Island, County Mayo, Republic Of Ireland

Askeaton, Co Limerick, Ireland, Bicycle In Front Of A House

Cottage in West Harting, 1910
Front view of old-fashioned cottage with thatch roof Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 26116/197

Mexico, Jalisco, Puerta Vallarta. Bougenvilla blooms underneath a thatch roof
Mexico, Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta. Bougainvillea blooms underneath a thatch roof

Mexico, Jalisco, Puerta Vallarta. Detail of thatched roof
Mexico, Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta. Detail of thatched roof

BAHAMAS-New Providence Island-Gambier: Compass Point Resort- Colorful Beach
BAHAMAS, New Providence Island, Gambier: Compass Point Resort, Colorful Beach Chairs & Pier

Round Hill
Caribbean, Jamaica, Montego Bay, Round Hill Resort

House near Nutbourne, 1910
View of house with thatch roof near Nutbourne Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 26116/171

Bolivia, San Antonio, Bell tower on a mud brick church

San Antonio, Bolivia, Bolivian flag waving from a mud brick hut in the High Altiplano

Europe, England, Chippenham. An old wooden door welcomes visitors to a thatched-roofed cottage in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England

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"Enchanting Thatch Roofs: A Glimpse into Timeless Charm" Step into a world of timeless charm and rustic beauty with an evening view cottages in West Lulworth, Dorset, England. These quaint dwellings stand as a testament to the enduring allure of traditional architecture. Transport yourself back to 1910 Shipley, where a house adorned with a thatch roof captures the essence of bygone eras. This picturesque sight evokes nostalgia for simpler times and invites us to appreciate the craftsmanship behind these unique structures. Venturing further across Europe, we find ourselves in Gearrannan Blackhouse Village on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Here, blackhouses crowned with thatched roofs tell tales of ancient traditions and resilient communities braving harsh climates. Journeying through time again, we stumble upon the Vale of Conway in the 19th century. A watercolor painting showcases how thatched cottages harmoniously blend into their natural surroundings while exuding warmth and tranquility. Delving deeper into history's embrace, an exquisite watercolor from 1810-1865 reveals a landscape dotted with charming cottages boasting enchanting thatch roofs. Each stroke captures not just architectural beauty but also whispers stories passed down through generations. In bustling Old Manchester lies the Thatched House Tavern tucked away on Market Street—a litho print reminding us how even amidst urban development, traces of tradition can still be found if one knows where to look. Traveling eastward brings us to Japan's Edo period when woodblock prints depicted scenes from daily life. The "Syllable - Ku" print from Tales of Ise series portrays an idyllic countryside setting complete with a cottage showcasing its iconic thatch roof—proof that this architectural style transcends borders and cultures. Turning our attention towards historical events etched forever in memory is "Riot at William's Coronation" litho.