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English Heritage research transactions. Volume 5 - Thatch : thatching in England 1790 - 1940

By: Contributor(s): Language: ENG Series: English Heritage Research Transactions ; 5Publication details: London James & James 1999Description: xi,218p. ill. 30cmISBN:
  • 1873936958
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 695.92
Summary: Describes the history of thatching in England from 1970 - 1940 considering demand and declines, materials and their supply, techniques and the status of thatching as a profession. The final section discusses the role of the Rural Industries Bureau in the discovery of thatchers from 1909 - 1939.
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Describes the history of thatching in England from 1970 - 1940 considering demand and declines, materials and their supply, techniques and the status of thatching as a profession. The final section discusses the role of the Rural Industries Bureau in the discovery of thatchers from 1909 - 1939.