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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

Background imageThatch Collection: November (chromolitho)

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)

Background imageThatch Collection: Cottages at Quidhampton, near Salisbury (w / c on paper)

Cottages at Quidhampton, near Salisbury (w / c on paper)
5984005 Cottages at Quidhampton, near Salisbury (w/c on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allingham, Helen (1848-1926))

Background imageThatch Collection: July (chromolitho)

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)

Background imageThatch Collection: Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageThatch Collection: From Oppstryn, 1874 (oil on canvas)

From Oppstryn, 1874 (oil on canvas)
476817 From Oppstryn, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 31 x 62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fra Oppstryn)

Background imageThatch Collection: The old-time Thresher (engraving)

The old-time Thresher (engraving)
7180739 The old-time Thresher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old-time Thresher)

Background imageThatch Collection: Papuans (chromolitho)

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)

Background imageThatch Collection: Luscanen, Brittany, 1906. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan

Luscanen, Brittany, 1906. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Luscanen, Brittany, 1906

Background imageThatch Collection: Planting Fragrant Fungus at the Tiaozhou an, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 1627 (?)

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

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

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

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

Background imageThatch Collection: Descending Geese at Katada (Katada no rakugan), No. 7 from the series '

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageThatch Collection: Yodo River (Yodogawa), from the series 'Famous Places in Kyoto (Kyoto meisho no uchi)', c. 1834

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

Background imageThatch Collection: Village Fete (Saint Georges Fair), from a Teniers series, Brussels, c. 1710

Village Fete (Saint Georges Fair), from a Teniers series, Brussels, c. 1710. Woven at the workshop of Gaspard (Jasper) van der Borcht, after a design by David II Teniers

Background imageThatch Collection: Chaumieres en Auvergne, avec un calvaire, 1852, printed 1978. Creator: Edouard Baldus

Chaumieres en Auvergne, avec un calvaire, 1852, printed 1978. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Chaumieres en Auvergne, avec un calvaire, 1852, printed 1978. [Thatched cottages in southern France, with crucifix]. Salted paper print; edition of 65

Background imageThatch Collection: Chipagana, From the Hills, 1870 / 71. Creator: Anthony & Company

Chipagana, From the Hills, 1870 / 71. Creator: Anthony & Company
Chipagana, From the Hills, 1870/71. [Thatched huts in Chepigana District, Darien Province, Panama]. Albumen print, stereocard, no. 18 from the series " Darien Expedition"

Background imageThatch Collection: Untitled [watermill], 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford

Untitled [watermill], 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Untitled [watermill], 1860/94. Albumen print

Background imageThatch Collection: Cherry blossom viewing, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai

Cherry blossom viewing, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Cherry blossom viewing, late 18th-early 19th century

Background imageThatch Collection: Watching the Dove

Watching the Dove
FLF44309 Watching the Dove by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: After the Shower: Man with a Scythe

After the Shower: Man with a Scythe
FLF44307 After the Shower: Man with a Scythe by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: Near Freshwater, Isle of Wight (w / c with scratching out on paper)

Near Freshwater, Isle of Wight (w / c with scratching out on paper)
CH401666 Near Freshwater, Isle of Wight (w/c with scratching out on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 32.5x25 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: A Berkshire Cottage (w / c with scratching out on paper)

A Berkshire Cottage (w / c with scratching out on paper)
CH401652 A Berkshire Cottage (w/c with scratching out on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 23.9x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: A Highland Cottage (pencil & w / c on paper)

A Highland Cottage (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH401380 A Highland Cottage (pencil & w/c on paper) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 16.8x11.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: A Noblemans Sleigh on the Ice, c. 1646 (oil on oak)

A Noblemans Sleigh on the Ice, c. 1646 (oil on oak)
3930822 A Noblemans Sleigh on the Ice, c.1646 (oil on oak) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); 36x43 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: An Usurper Punished, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)

An Usurper Punished, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)
3481242 An Usurper Punished, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: Woman At A Cottage Door, 1851-93 (oil on panel)

Woman At A Cottage Door, 1851-93 (oil on panel)
3822297 Woman At A Cottage Door, 1851-93 (oil on panel) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); 28.5x20.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; Scottish

Background imageThatch Collection: Study of Pigs (oil on wood)

Study of Pigs (oil on wood)
3743896 Study of Pigs (oil on wood) by Morland, George (1763-1804); 29.2x38.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageThatch Collection: An Early English Hall (lithograph)

An Early English Hall (lithograph)
5999290 An Early English Hall (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Early English Hall)

Background imageThatch Collection: Native Houses, Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)

Native Houses, Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498529 Native Houses, Saigon, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: The Ice Skaters, 1850 (oil on canvas)

The Ice Skaters, 1850 (oil on canvas)
XOR387367 The Ice Skaters, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Verboeckhoven, E. J. (1798/9-1881) & Verwee, Louis (1807-77); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Skaters; ); Belgian

Background imageThatch Collection: Anne Hathaways Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)

Anne Hathaways Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942837 Anne Hathaways Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaway (1555/56-1623)

Background imageThatch Collection: Anne Hathaways Cottage (photo)

Anne Hathaways Cottage (photo)
727522 Anne Hathaways Cottage (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaways Cottage)

Background imageThatch Collection: Sailing the Boat (w / c)

Sailing the Boat (w / c)
XPG379468 Sailing the Boat (w/c) by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: The Village Inn (w / c)

The Village Inn (w / c)
XPG379465 The Village Inn (w/c) by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageThatch Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, Distribution of supplies, 1878-79 (litho)

Album of the Isle of Pines, Distribution of supplies, 1878-79 (litho)
661410 Album of the Isle of Pines, Distribution of supplies, 1878-79 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Ile des Pins)

Background imageThatch Collection: Cottage at Le Vaudreuil, 1903 (oil on canvas)

Cottage at Le Vaudreuil, 1903 (oil on canvas)
NUL445600 Cottage at Le Vaudreuil, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Loiseau, Gustave (1865-1935); 46.5x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Vaudreuil is a commune in Haute-Normandie)

Background imageThatch Collection: The Lodge, Broomwell House, Brislington, c. 1824 (pencil & w / c on paper)

The Lodge, Broomwell House, Brislington, c. 1824 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831222 The Lodge, Broomwell House, Brislington, c.1824 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Jackson, Samuel (1794-1868); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageThatch Collection: Un Cottage (colour litho)

Un Cottage (colour litho)
2791461 Un Cottage (colour litho) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Cottage. From Voyage en Angleterre with illustrations by Eugene-Louis Lami)

Background imageThatch Collection: Vintage 19th century photograph - entrance to the St Gotthard tunnel, railway line

Vintage 19th century photograph - entrance to the St Gotthard tunnel, railway line, Switzerland

Background imageThatch Collection: Earthquake damage in Japan c. 1890, collapsed houses

Earthquake damage in Japan c. 1890, collapsed houses
19th century vintage photograph: earthquake damage in Japan c.1890, collapsed houses in a town

Background imageThatch Collection: Valley view, Meiringen, Switzerland

Valley view, Meiringen, Switzerland
Vintage 19th century photograph - Meiringen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland

Background imageThatch Collection: SE Asia, probably Malay peninsula, traditional houses

SE Asia, probably Malay peninsula, traditional houses
Vintage 19th century photograph: South East Asia, probably Malay peninsula, traditional houses with straw roofs, thatch and street scene

Background imageThatch Collection: Merchant Street, Rangoon Burma, Yangon, Myanmar

Merchant Street, Rangoon Burma, Yangon, Myanmar
Vintage 19th century photograph: Merchant Street, Rangoon Burma, Yangon, Myanmar



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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.