Thatching Collection (#4)

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

Errigal Keerouge Cross, St Kierans Church, Co Tyrone, Ireland

Monasterboice, Co Louth, Ireland; High Cross With Round Tower In The Distance

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland; High Cross And Monastery Established In 545 Ad

Co Offaly, Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland, West Cross, Cross Of The Scriptures

Ardmore Round Tower, Ardmore, Co Waterford, Ireland; 12Th Century Round Tower

Statue Representing The Crucifixion Of Jesus, Slea Head, Blasket Islands, Co Kerry, Ireland

Celtic High Cross At Drumcliff, Drumcliff, Co Sligo, Ireland

Saint Finbarres Cathedral, Cork City, Co Cork, Ireland

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland; Monastery Established In 545 Ad

The Protestant Church, Delgany, Co Wicklow, Ireland

Co Donegal, Inishowen Mamore Gap, Shrine

T. Marys Cathedral, Kilkenny City, Co Kilkenny, Ireland

Athenry, Co Galway, Ireland, Dominican Priory, 1241

Cobh, Co Cork, Ireland, Cobh Cathedral (St. Colman’S Cathedral) In The Distance
Cobh, Co Cork, Ireland, Cobh Cathedral (St. Colman’s Cathedral) In The Distance

St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

Doorty Cross, Kilfenora, Co Clare, Ireland, 12Th Century High Cross

St Finbarrs Cathedral, Cork City, Co Cork, Ireland

St Brigids Church, Inis Cealtra (Holy Island), Lough Derg, Co Clare, Ireland

Cross Slab, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

Burrishoole Friary, Co Mayo, Ireland

Clonmacnoise Monastery, Co Offaly, Ireland, Cross Of The Scriptures High Cross

Near Ballyconneely, Connemara Co Galway, Ireland

Thatching at Pinn Court Farm, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon
Thatching the roof at Pinn Court Farm, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon. Date: 20th century

Man at work thatching a cottage roof, West Country. Date: circa 1960s

Man thatching a roof, Colyford, East Devon
Man thatching a roof at Harkness Farm, Colyford, East Devon. Date: circa 1980s

Man at work thatching a roof, Devon. circa 1960s

Master Thatcher R Craker working on Lamb Inn, Little Milton, Oxon. Date: 1960s

Man thatching a roof
A man thatching a roof, probably in Devon. Date: 20th century

Two men thatching a roof
Two young men thatching a roof, probably in Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Man thatching a roof, Bickleigh, Devon
A young man thatching a roof at Bickleigh, by the River Exe, Devon. Date: 20th century

Cottage buildings in remote landscape
Cottage buildings in a remote landscape, possibly in the north of Scotland. A sign on the building on the left reads: Telegraph Office

Thatching - Hede, Sweden
A farmer re-thatching the roof of his home in Hede, Harjedalen Municipality, Jamtland County, Sweden Date: circa 1910s

Suffolk Thatcher
Thatching the old Post Office at Denston, a tiny hamlet in rural Suffolk, England. Date: 1940s

Mauritia (Moriche) Palm (Mauritia flexuosa) Savanna Rurununi GUYANA South America
Mauritia (Moriche) Palm (Mauritia flexuosa), Savanna Rupununi, Guyana. Used for thatching

Thatched Cottages in Chaponval, Auvers-sur-Oise, 1890 (oil on canvas)
XIR41128 Thatched Cottages in Chaponval, Auvers-sur-Oise, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 65x81 cm; Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland; Dutch, out of copyright

AGRICULTURAL PICTURES: THATCHING, 1846
AGRICULTURAL PICTURES: " THATCHING", 1846

An Overshot Mill, c. 1802-07 (oil on panel)
XYC217390 An Overshot Mill, c.1802-07 (oil on panel) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 27.6x33.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

South Korea - A Village Market Date: circa 1910s

Pakefield Church near Lowestoft the only double ridged thatched church in the country. 21 August 1924

A thatcher at work on Camberwells thatched cottage ( Mr Dent and his assistant operating ). 14 May 1925

Reed Thatching in Norfolk. Mr R. W. Farman, of North Walsham, The last working representative of an old Norfolk reed thatching family. Father to son craft. The leggett used in the early stages

The craft of thatching - The thatcher at work on a picturesque Cottage at Amberley, Sussex. 20 November 1929

The craft of thatching - At work on thatching the picturesque Old Cottage at the corner of Roehampton Lane, Barnes. 31 July 1928

R W Farman, North Walsham. 1937 Reed Thatching in Norfolk. Mr R. W. Farman, of North Walsham, The last working representative of an old Norfolk reed thatching family

Thatched Cottage. 21 May 1952

Thatching Perry Street cottages. 1935

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Thatching, an ancient craft that has stood the test of time, continues to grace the roofs of historic buildings and picturesque cottages around the world. From the Hermitage headquarters of the Selboorne Society at Hanwell to Doonagore Castle in Co Clare, Ireland, these structures proudly display their beautifully thatched roofs. In Marlborough, Thatcher Sidney Chun skillfully splits a spar as he meticulously works on preserving a piece of history. Dodie Smith finds solace in her Essex home surrounded by its charming thatched roof, while Parkes Castle in Co Leitrim stands tall with its timeless appeal. The artistry involved in renewing thatch is evident as we witness a dedicated Thatcher at work on an English cottage. Reed stacking becomes an essential part of this process as water reed cutters from East Anglia gather materials for their meticulous craftsmanship. Wilsford Manor's east front overlooks a stunning garden and boasts a well-maintained thatched roof - a testament to both elegance and functionality. The tradition lives on through generations as early 1900s water reed cutters continue their laborious task in East Anglia. Selworthy Green's Rest Cottage receives its much-needed attention during the restoration process; every stroke ensures its longevity and charm. Meanwhile, Gortahork's Thatched Cottage in Co Donegal showcases Ireland's rich heritage against the backdrop of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. Thatching remains not just an architectural choice but also serves as a link between past and present. It symbolizes resilience and craftsmanship passed down through generations - an enduring reminder of our connection to history and nature itself.