Thatched Roof Collection (#7)

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]

Ragland, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800
Ragland, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800

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)

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

The Village, 1778. Creator: Jean Pierre Norblin
The Village, 1778

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)

The Cottage (oil on canvas)
XIR229961 The Cottage (oil on canvas) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France; (add.info.: by Martin Drolling (1752-1817))

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)

A Cottage Garden, Dorset (w / c on paper)
FLF183040 A Cottage Garden, Dorset (w/c on paper) by Noelsmith, Thomas (fl.1889-1900); 33.6x24.1 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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

Early Morning, Dock, Rancho Encantado Eco-Resort and Spa, Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America

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)

Alexandra Brickworks
The Alexandra Brickworks in Singapore, a subsidiary of the Borneo Company Limited (BCL), circa 1930. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Planting Fragrant Fungus at the Tiaozhou an, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 1627 (?). Attributed to Chen Guan

Spring View from a Thatched Pavilion on the Lakeshore, late 15th century. Creator: Sesshu Toyo
Spring View from a Thatched Pavilion on the Lakeshore, late 15th century. Attributed to Sesshu

A Poet Looking out of his Lakeside Hut, Japan, c. 1820s. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
A Poet Looking out of his Lakeside Hut, Japan, c. 1820s

Komachi at Sekidera (Sekidera Komachi), No. 5 from the series "Seven Komachi (Nana)
Komachi at Sekidera (Sekidera Komachi), No. 5 from the series " Seven Komachi (Nana Komachi)", c. 1716/36

Descending Geese at Katada (Katada no rakugan), No. 7 from the series " Eight Views of Omi", c. 1716/36

Sparrows, Thatched Roof, and Bamboo, c. 1720 / 25. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
Sparrows, Thatched Roof, and Bamboo, c. 1720/25

Scholar Reading in a Hut, Japan, c. 1820s. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Scholar Reading in a Hut, Japan, c. 1820s

Man in Thatched Hut Viewing the Moon, c. 1740s. Creator: Nishimura Shigenaga
Man in Thatched Hut Viewing the Moon, c. 1740s

Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), No. 5 from the series "Eight Views
Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), No. 5 from the series " Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)", c. 1730s

Devonshire Village, 1906. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Devonshire Village, 1906

Ferme Aux Vaches, 1906. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Ferme Aux Vaches, 1906

Yodo River (Yodogawa), from the series "Famous Places in Kyoto (Kyoto meisho no uchi)", c. 1834

Farm Cottage, from Revue Fantaisiste, 1861. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
Farm Cottage, from Revue Fantaisiste, 1861

Entering a Village, from Revue Fantaisiste, 1861. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
Entering a Village, from Revue Fantaisiste, 1861

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

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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.