Thatched Roof Collection (#9)

Dwellings and costumes of Ancient Germany and Gaul (chromolitho)
972024 Dwellings and costumes of Ancient Germany and Gaul (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dwellings and costumes of Ancient Germany and Gaul)

Children Fishing from a Bridge (oil on canvas)
1128142 Children Fishing from a Bridge (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 74x62 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Micronesian long house, Caroline Islands (chromolitho)
1094459 Micronesian long house, Caroline Islands (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Micronesian long house, Caroline Islands)

Feeding the Ducks
BAL19335 Feeding the Ducks by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Old Cottages at Pinner, 1895 (w / c on paper)
BIR186126 Old Cottages at Pinner, 1895 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Old Cottage, Masham, 1816 (oil on canvas)
1128221 Old Cottage, Masham, 1816 (oil on canvas) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 23x30.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Shan family, c. 1880s (photo)
3702127 Shan family, c.1880s (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info)

"The good wives of the village never failed, in their evening gossipings to lay all
3100390 " The good wives of the village never failed, in their evening gossipings to lay all the blame on Dame Van Winkle", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

Seminole Indians at Musa Isle, 11 December 1923 (b / w photo)
MIA437369 Seminole Indians at Musa Isle, 11 December 1923 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Drovers Halt, Island of Mull in the Distance, 1845 (oil on canvas)
RHC12440 Drovers Halt, Island of Mull in the Distance, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Ansdell, Richard (1815-85); 96x181.5 cm; Royal Holloway, University of London; eRoyal Holloway

View from a point near the Kings House, from The British Expedition to
ILN288758 View from a point near the Kings House, from The British Expedition to Abyssinia, 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

The Loiterers, 1888 (oil on canvas)
NUL166692 The Loiterers, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Osborne, Walter Frederick (1859-1903); 35.5x25.5 cm; Private Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Landscape with a Watermill, 1755 (oil on canvas)
BAL99401 Landscape with a Watermill, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 57.2x73 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The Old Mill at Stanstead, Essex (w / c on paper)
BAC155898 The Old Mill at Stanstead, Essex (w/c on paper) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 43.2x59.7 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Anne Hathaways cottage (b / w photo)
XIR178853 Anne Hathaways cottage (b/w photo) by English School; Shottery, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK; (add.info.: earliest parts date to c15th; ); English, out of copyright

View of a Distillery on the Island of Guam, from Voyage Autour du Monde sur les
TRV173965 View of a Distillery on the Island of Guam, from Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L Uranie 1817-20 engraved by Pomel, published 1825 (engraving) by Pellion

Thatched cottage, 1930s. Creator: Unknown
Thatched cottage, 1930s

Village with Pond, c. 1782. Creator: Cornelis Brouwer
Village with Pond, c. 1782

Cottages in Winter, 1840. Creator: Eugene Blery
Cottages in Winter, 1840

La chaumiere au poirier (Cottage with Pear Tree), published 1849

La chaumiere au puits (Cottage with Well), published 1849. Creator: Eugene Blery
La chaumiere au puits (Cottage with Well), published 1849

Izaak Waltons House at Shallowford, Staffordshire, 1880s, printed 1888

Little evacuees hang out bunting and flags in a Warwickshire village as they hold a dress rehearsal for VE Day celebrations to mark the Allied victory in Europe at the end of the Second World War

17 year old girl and father rethatch a village. Quite a big job for 17 year old Joyce Stamford and her father Corrie Stamford is the thatching of 50 cottages, in and around Barley

Anne Hathaways Cottage in Shottery, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Circa 1953

A man cutting down a tree in Barley Village, Lancashire. Circa 1952

Knutsford May Festival. The royal coach passing through the street of Knutsford en route to the crowning ceremony at Tatton Park. Cheshire, May 1951 P009511

A female butcher seen here at work in her shop. Yapton, West Sussex. 1963

General view of the main street running though the village of Ightham near Sevenoaks in Kent, showing local shops and the pub May 1952

The village of Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire. 14th July 1952

One of the traditional farmhouses with a thatched roof over looking the fields and hills of Glencolumbkille in County Donegal 7th September 1963

The Fox and Hounds in Barley near Royston Hertfordshire

Street scene in the village of Ightham in Kent showing the local pubs and shops Circa 1935

Village road in Sittingbourne, Kent showing the cottage housing Circa 1950

Country scene in the county of Kent showing a thatched roof cottage and tree with pesr blossoms Circa 1955

General view of the main street running though the village of Ightham near Sevenoaks in Kent, showing local shops and the pub May 1952

General view of the main street in the village of Biddenden in Kent showing pubs and shops Circa 1935

Fine old half-timbered houses in the village of Chiddingstone, Kent Circa 1935

Old houses near the church at the village of Smarden in Kent Circa 1935

Les Petites Chaumieres, 1878. Creator: Felix Hilaire Buhot
Les Petites Chaumieres, 1878

Les Grandes Chaumieres, 1881. Creator: Felix Hilaire Buhot
Les Grandes Chaumieres, 1881

Les Petites Chaumieres (Thatched Cottages--Small Plate), 1878

Soldier Playing a Drum, c. 1641. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Soldier Playing a Drum, c. 1641

Skets Cottage Northfield, Birmingham, 1875-1900. Creator: Thomas Kendrick
Skets Cottage Northfield, Birmingham, 1875-1900

View At Blofield, Near Norwich, 1811. Creator: John Crome
View At Blofield, Near Norwich, 1811

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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.