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Thatcher:
Thatching is an ancient method of roofing country
buildings, the popularity of which has fluctuated over the centuries.
Most associated with the 'picturesque' cottage and farm, thatch also once
provided the roofing material for many larger scale buildings such as
churches and some castles. The cheap availability of other roofing materials
such as tiles and slates, especially from the 19th century, led to the
steady decline in the use of thatch. Today, enough thatched buildings
survive to keep a small band of thatchers employed and maintain the viability
of the craft.
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