Thatched Roof Collection (#6)

Thatch Cottage, Hampshire, England

Thatch Cottage, Wherwell, Hampshire, England

Thatched Cottage, Norfolk, England

Sweden, Scania, Arild, window and thatched roof

Laguna Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico (PR)

Traditional House, Cregneash, Isle of Man

England, East Anglia, Suffolk, Cavendish, Country Pub

Exterior of traditional Thatched House, Tihany, Hungary

Bosta Iron Age House, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Borvemor Blackhouse, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Village huts with Cathedral Peak in background, Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Village hut with Cathedral Peak in background, Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Kinvara, County Galway, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe. Typical irish cottages with thatched roof

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Thatched roof cottage in Sieseby, Schlei, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Hornum, Sylt island, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Traditional frisian house

Water bungalows of Hilton resort in the lagoon of Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Water bungalows of Intercontinental resort in the lagoon of Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Water bungalows of Pearl beach resort in the lagoon of Tikehau, French Polynesia

Bungalow in a resort, Cooks bay, Moorea, French Polynesia

Water bungalows of Pearl beach resort in the lagoon of Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Water bungalows of Pearl beach resort, Rangiroa atoll, French Polynesia

Bungalow and swimming pool in a luxury resort, Cooks bay, Moorea, French Polyesia

Thatched Tea House, Tatton Park, Cheshire, England

Thatched Cottage, Cavendish, Suffolk, England

Provincial Bure, Levuka (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Ovalau, Fiji

Garden Maze, Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Thatched Cottage & Garden, Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England

Thatched Pub, Arkesden, Essex, England

Thatched Cottage in Winter, near Kimberley, Norfolk, England

Broads WIldlife Centre, Ranworth Broad, Norfolk Broads National Park, England

Thatched roof tobacco drying house, Vinales valley, West Cuba, Caribbean

Playa Blanca, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean Sea. Wooden pier with a thatched hut on the water

Traditional houses under a palm tree. Santana, Madeira Island, Portugal

Thatched Cottage, Cadgwith, Cornwall, England

Garden Maze at Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

African ivory trade, 1800s
Ivory trader in an African village, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Traditional mud huts, Northern Cameroon, Africa

Exmoor Village
The Royal Oak Inn in Winsford, Exmoor, Somerset, circa 1929. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Aerial of sundeck over the lagoon of Fakarava, Tuamotu archipelago, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Aerial of a shabono (yanos), the traditional communal dwellings of the Yanomami tribes of Southern Venezuela, Venezuela, South America

View of palm trees on Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

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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"Timeless Beauty: Exploring the Enchanting World of Thatched Roofs" Step into the picturesque landscapes captured by renowned artists like Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow and Nicholas Garrison, and discover the allure of thatched roofs. Dating back to centuries ago, these unique architectural wonders have graced various corners of the world, leaving a lasting impression on both locals and visitors alike. In Galway Gossips, c1887, we are transported to a charming Irish village where thatched cottages dot the countryside. The warmth exuded by these traditional homes is palpable as neighbors gather for lively conversations. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1757. Through a contemporary painting by Nicholas Garrison, we witness how Moravian settlers embraced this roofing technique to create an idyllic settlement along the Lehigh River. Even amidst snow-covered landscapes at Bignor Old Shop in January 1940 or atop Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset; thatched roofs stand resilient against nature's elements while adding an undeniable charm to their surroundings. Venturing further eastward brings us to Aileu in East Timor and Kauai's Native Hawaiian village from the 1800s. Here we see how different cultures incorporated thatched roofs into their traditional houses - a testament to its versatility and enduring appeal. From Papua New Guinea's native villages to Suganuma's UNESCO World Heritage Site in Toyama Prefecture, Japan; these structures continue to captivate with their rustic beauty. Winkle Street in Calbourne or Watlington's Chapel Street transport us back through time with glimpses of life from decades past. As we step inside "The Cottage Door" from 1899 or Arkesden's Thatched Cottage in Essex today; one cannot help but be enchanted by the cozy ambiance created within these humble abodes. Thatched roofs transcend time and borders - they are symbols of heritage, craftsmanship, and a connection to nature.