Thatch Collection (#9)

View of the Petit Hameau, 1782-85 (photo)
PWI91918 View of the Petit Hameau, 1782-85 (photo) by Mique, Richard (1728-94); Chateau de Versailles, France; © Peter Willi

Dyaks Building a House; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. Creator: A. M. Cameron
Dyaks Building a House; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Farm in Brazil; Rio De Janeiro and the Organ Mountains, 1875. Creator: Thomas Woodbine Hinchliff
Farm in Brazil; Rio De Janeiro and the Organ Mountains, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

House of the Caboceer of MBO-GE-LAH; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly
House of the Caboceer of MBO-GE-LAH; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. [Village scene in what is now Benin]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Madecasse Village; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
Madecasse Village; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. [Traditional African buildings]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Natives of the South-West Coast; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Natives of the South-West Coast; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

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Europe, England, Dorset, Gold Hill, Shaftesbury. Town architecture Date: 15-10-2010

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Europe, England, Great Tew. The village of Great Tew, in the Cotswolds in England, is filled with thatched-roofed cottages such as this one. Date: 22-08-2016

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Europe, England, Midlands, Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon. Anne Hathaway's Cottage (Shakespeare's wife). THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators

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Europe, England, Midlands, Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon. Anne Hathaway's Cottage (Shakespeare's wife). THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators

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Evening at Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England Date: 12-09-2014

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Thatch roof cottage in Broad Campden, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Date: 25-07-2014

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Thatched roof cottage in Chipping-Campden, Gloucestershire, England Date: 21-07-2014

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Evening view of thatch roof cottages in West Lulworth, Dorset, England Date: 03-02-2015

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French Polynesia, Bora Bora, Vaitape. St. Pierre Celestin Church. Date: 21/07/2004

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Montenegro, Ulcinj, view of canopy at beach against blue sky Date: 28/01/2006

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The reeds of the Danube Delta during sunset in winter. The Danube Delta is a UNESCO heritage site. Date: 15/10/2009

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The reeds of the Danube Delta during sunset in winter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 15/10/2009

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The reeds of the Danube Delta during sunset in winter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Romania. Date: 15/10/2009

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The reeds of the Danube Delta in winter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 15/10/2009

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The reeds of the Danube Delta in winter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 15/10/2009

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UAE, Fujairah. Beach Hut sign on hut with thatched roof, and lifeguard tower behind. Date: 08/07/2005

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Africa; Zambia; South Luangwa Park; Mud brick huts in small village Date: 09/03/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Opuwo. A pair of goats and a traditional Himba mud hut. Date: 07/11/2007

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Africa, Mozambique, Quirimba Island. Traditional thatched structure surrounded by green. Date: 15/04/2009

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Africa; Malawi; Mangochi; Lake Malawi; Small village near Mangochi Date: 09/03/2005

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)

By the Cottage Gate (w / c)
XPG379470 By the Cottage Gate (w/c) by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); Private Collection

Evening (w / c)
XPG379466 Evening (w/c) by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); Private Collection

Shows construction of chicken house, sage bush thatched, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939
Shows construction of chicken house, sage bush thatched. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon (name: Hull)

Two-year old barn, sage bush thatched (name: Hull), Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Two-year old barn, sage bush thatched (name: Hull). Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Feeding the Pigeons (w / c)
XPG379462 Feeding the Pigeons (w/c) by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); Private Collection

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)

Feeding the Doves (w / c)
XPG379475 Feeding the Doves (w/c) by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); Private Collection

Ann Hathaways Cottage (w / c)
XPG379467 Ann Hathaways Cottage (w/c) by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ann Hathaway (1556-1623)

First Encounter (w / c)
XPG365684 First Encounter (w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection

Home from the Market, A Bedfordshire Hamlet
BON40708 Home from the Market, A Bedfordshire Hamlet by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Cottage Scene
PHI44657 Cottage Scene by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection; © Philip Gale Fine Art, Chepstow, Gwent, Wales, UK

Flowers in Bloom Outside a Cottage (oil on canvas)
476627 Flowers in Bloom Outside a Cottage (oil on canvas) by Knight, Louis Aston (1873-1948); 65.5x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Retrieving (w / c)
XPG365680 Retrieving (w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection

A Bedfordshire Cottage (w / c)
XPG365687 A Bedfordshire Cottage (w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection

The New Pet (w / c)
XPG365681 The New Pet (w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection

The Pet Rabbit (oil on canvas)
XPG365677 The Pet Rabbit (oil on canvas) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection

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)

Planters bungalow, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617929 Planters bungalow, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

The Shepherd Boys Home (w / c)
XPG365686 The Shepherd Boys Home (w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection

The Fiddler (w / c)
XPG365685 The Fiddler (w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection

Helping Hand (w / c)
XPG365682 Helping Hand (w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection

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Thatch: A Timeless Roofing Tradition Across the Globe From the Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines to Sennen Cove in Cornwall, England, thatched roofs have adorned homes for centuries. These unique structures not only provide shelter but also offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of different regions. In Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset and Galway Gossips from c1887 by Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow, we witness how thatch seamlessly blends with picturesque landscapes. The rustic charm of Old Alresford in Hampshire and Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape further exemplify the enduring appeal of this traditional roofing style. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, Rasta (Rastafarian) colored beachfront accommodation at Sungai Pinang near Padang showcases how they are be infused with vibrant colors and patterns. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway's Cottage stands as a testament to its historical significance - being both the birthplace and childhood home of Shakespeare's future wife. Traveling eastward to East Bergholt in Suffolk or Thornton-le-Dale within North Yorkshire Moors National Park reveals idyllic cottages topped with meticulously crafted thatched roofs. These quaint dwellings exude an old-world charm while providing warmth and protection against nature's elements. But it is not just houses where thatch finds its place; Quechua Indian families on Floating Grass islands of Uros in Lake Titicaca demonstrate how this versatile material extends even onto floating communities. Whether it be ancient or modern times captured through photographs like Old Time Cottage Wiston or Rasta-colored beachfront accommodations at Sungai Pinang – one thing remains constant: thatched roofs continue to captivate our imagination worldwide.