Thatchers and Thatching by Judy E Nash

Thatchers and Thatching by Judy E Nash

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Provides a social history of thatchers and thatching through the ages, from Stone age roundhouses to thatched estates. This book offers the reader an appreciation of the craft, the man and his materials. It explains the thatcher's role in the community and his ability to diversity.

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Thatchers and Thatching by Judy E Nash

This book provides a social history of thatchers and thatching through the ages, from Stone age roundhouses to thatched estates. The book offers the reader an appreciation of the craft, the man and his materials. This book explores the lives of those connected with the industry and explains how they were affected by two world wars, the Industrial Revolution, the 19th century social upheaval, changes in marsh and woodland management and, most of all, fashion.
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ISBN 13 9780713464580
ISBN 10 0713464585
Title Thatchers and Thatching
Author Judy E Nash
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Batsford Ltd
Year published 1992-02-05
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.