Thatched Houses Collection

England, Dorset, Tolpuddle, Row of Thatched Roof Houses

Hiratsuka, 1840-42 (woodblock print)
6198438 Hiratsuka, 1840-42 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 16.5x25 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Goyu, 1833-34 (woodblock print)
6198489 Goyu, 1833-34 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 17x22.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Mitsuke, 1840-42 (woodblock print)
6198474 Mitsuke, 1840-42 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 17x22.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Accommodation at the lodge on Mfangano Island, Lake Victoria shaded by giant wild fig trees

Traditional thatched homesteads perched on top of the fertile Tugen Hills, looking across the Kerio Valley to the western scarp of the Gregory Rift (the Keiyo Escarpment)

Traditional Marakwet houses built on the rocky eastern slopes of the Cherangani Hills have a fine view across the Kerio Valley

Tehidy South Lodge, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of the thatched South Lodge from the road. The manor of Tehidy was owned by the Basset family who prospered from mining and their vast estate

Paddy fields close to a small village near Fianarantsoa. Rice is the staple food of the Malagasy people. The Betsileo tribe of the Southern Highlands build colourful double-storied houses out of

Traditional African houses surrounded by good pasture on the top of the Cherangani Hills. The raised platform is used by the farmer as a sheep pen at night

The Gloomy Day - Spring, 1559
XAM509 The Gloomy Day - Spring, 1559 by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 18x163 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Jean Charles Cazin (French, 1841 - 1901). Thatched Houses (Les Chaumes), ca. 1865-1885. Etching on laid paper. Plate: 177 mm x 145 mm (6.97 in. x 5.71 in.) (sheet dimensions are irregular)

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Step back in time with these charming thatched houses from around the world. In Tehidy South Lodge, Illogan, Cornwall during the early 1900s, residents enjoyed the cozy warmth and rustic charm of their traditional English abodes. Meanwhile, in Tolpuddle, Dorset, a row of thatched roof houses created a picturesque scene straight out of a storybook. Traveling across borders to Germany's Schleswig-Holstein region, we find a stunning contrast between thatched houses and vibrant rape fields along the scenic Schlei fjord on the Baltic coast. The combination of nature's beauty and architectural craftsmanship is truly breathtaking. Delving into Japanese woodblock prints from Hiratsuka (1840-42), Goyu (1833-34), and Mitsuke (1840-42), we glimpse into historical Japan where traditional they were an integral part of everyday life. These prints capture not only the intricate details of these homes but also provide us with a glimpse into Japanese culture at that time. Closer to home on Mfangano Island lies accommodation at The Lodge offering visitors an opportunity to experience island living surrounded by natural beauty. And in Marakwet County's rocky eastern landscape, traditional Marakwet houses stand proudly atop rocks as if defying gravity itself. They have stood the test of time, preserving history while blending seamlessly with their surroundings. Whether it be in England or Germany or even Japan and Kenya - these unique dwellings continue to captivate our imagination.