English thatched roof cottages make most of us swoon, but there’s so much more to know about this traditional roofing method using straw.

English thatched roof cottages make most of us swoon, but there’s so much more to know about this traditional roofing method using straw.

A cob house is an earthen building that uses a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and sometimes gravel. Cob house builders shape the mix by hand and let it dry

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Collection: Willard Dickerman Straight and Early U.S.-Korea Diplomatic Relations, Cornell University Library Title: [Korean farmer and daughter under thatched roof] Date: ca. 1904 Place: Asia: South Korea Type: Photographs Description: This charming picture depicts a farmer and his young daughter in front of their 'chogajip' (thatched hut). Identifier: 1260.61.083.04 Persistent URI: hdl.handle.net/1813.001/5xpw There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. The digital file is owned by the Cornell University Library which is making it freely available with the request that, when possible, the Library be credited as its source. We had some help with the geocoding from Web Services by Yahoo!

A cob house is an earthen building that uses a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and sometimes gravel. Cob house builders shape the mix by hand and let it dry

Come explore and admire the lovely qualities of a Cotswold cottage (architecture, history, charm) and enjoy a photo gallery of examples.

Life and the value of property have changed a great deal since this photograph was taken in Suffolk in around 1930. REPRINTS ARE AVAILABLE

A cob house is an earthen building that uses a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and sometimes gravel. Cob house builders shape the mix by hand and let it dry

A cob house is an earthen building that uses a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and sometimes gravel. Cob house builders shape the mix by hand and let it dry

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Explore the charming village with these things to do Giethoorn. Navigate the serene canals, dine in quaint cafes, and lose yourself in picturesque landscapes.

Leanach Farmhouse in Scotland is a beautiful and fascinating place with a rich history and a wonderful new thatch made from red heather