Detail View: The David Morgan Rees Collection: Thatcher
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Title:
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Thatcher
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Caption:
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Before stone or slate or tile, thatch was the universal roof covering throughout Yorkshire. Sometimes on an old cottage you may see the ghostly traces of the former type of roof. The pitch of a thatched roof has to be much steeper to allow the rain to flow off quickly. A 'spit' of hazel secures the 'yealmes' of straw and iron bodkins stitch the straw to the frame of the roof with twine.
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Creation Date:
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1970's
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Period:
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20th century
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Location:
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Yorkshire
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Material:
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photograph - b/w
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Display Creator:
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REES, David Morgan
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Repository:
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Special Collection, Sheffield Hallam University
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Image ID:
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10-1156
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Rights:
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David Morgan Rees asserts his right as the creator of these works, in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988) and must be acknowledged in all use of his work. Images may be downloaded by individuals for their own research and private study purposes. Educational organisations and non-profitable organisations may incorporate the images in teaching and learning materials whether print or electronic form. Permission must be obtained from the Learning Centre, Sheffield Hallam University to re-use images in any publication, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
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Image Storage Location:
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Special Collection, Sheffield Hallam University
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Related Information:
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The text describing the photographs has been taken from the book "Yorkshire craftsmen at work" by David Morgan Rees, re-published by Sheffield Hallam University Press (1981) ISBN 0863398103. Originally published by Dalesman Books in 1981.
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Creator:
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REES, David Morgan
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Creator Role:
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Photographer; Author.
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Culture Gender:
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Male.
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Nationality:
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British.
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Subject Heading:
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Handicraft -- England -- Yorkshire -- Photographs
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