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English Heritage research transactions. Volume 6 - Thatching in England 1940 - 1994

By: Contributor(s): Language: eng. Series: English Heritage Research Transactions ; 6Publication details: London James & James 2000Description: 101p. 31cmISBN:
  • 1873936966
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 695.92
Summary: Describes the history of thatching in England from 1940-1994. During this period English house thatching developed into a recognised industry in a period of radical change in cereal and water reed production, rural property ownership and increasing bureaucracy. Charts the influence of government organisations on the promotion of thatch, the supply of materials, the development of trade organisations, the training of thatchers and the application of listed building controls to thatched buildings.
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Book London Folio F695.92 COX (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30066252

Describes the history of thatching in England from 1940-1994. During this period English house thatching developed into a recognised industry in a period of radical change in cereal and water reed production, rural property ownership and increasing bureaucracy. Charts the influence of government organisations on the promotion of thatch, the supply of materials, the development of trade organisations, the training of thatchers and the application of listed building controls to thatched buildings.

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