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 Of all the rural craftsmen who fascinate the public, perhaps the thatcher especially typifies the traditional skill of the countryman. Our photograph shows Mr F.E. Banham, of Wormingford, the honorary secretary of the Master Thatchers' Association, at work on Ryescroft, Coggeshall.

Essex Countryside competition entry from Douglas Went, May 1961. 
Cat1 Miscellaneous

Of all the rural craftsmen who fascinate the public, perhaps the thatcher especially typifies the traditional skill of the countryman. Our photograph shows Mr F.E. Banham, of Wormingford, the honorary secretary of the Master Thatchers' Association, at work on "Ryescroft," Coggeshall.
Essex Countryside competition entry from Douglas Went, May 1961.


Photo: Douglas Went
Image ID EC61_05_283_001


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.