Cockington village near Torquay.Devon UK.
Sep 24, 2016 14:09:46 #
TheeGambler wrote:
Sumptuous, Angler! What a great place to visit! What kind of roof is on those houses?? I remember the thatched roofs on Shakespeare's place.
TG
TGThanks for looking in TG i appreciate it very much.Glad you liked them.I've just googled your question TG and wikipedia came up with this...
Thatching is the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge (Cladium mariscus), rushes, or heather, layering the vegetation so as to shed water away from the inner roof. It is a very old roofing method and has been used in both tropical and temperate climates. Thatch is still employed by builders in developing countries, usually with low-cost, local vegetation. By contrast in some developed countries it is now the choice of some affluent people who desire a rustic look for their home, would like a more ecologically friendly roof, or who have purchased an originally thatched abode.
Sep 24, 2016 14:14:26 #
angler wrote:
Thanks for looking in TG i appreciate it very much... (show quote)
Thanks Angler! Thatching really adds a lot of character and it goes well in the beautiful, countryside.. TG
Sep 24, 2016 14:15:45 #
TheeGambler wrote:
Thanks Angler! Thatching really adds a lot of character and it goes well in the beautiful, countryside.. TG
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Sep 24, 2016 20:49:51 #
Wonderful selection of subjects and captures. After seeing these I am reminded that I always chuckle when someone calls a 50 year old building "old". Thanks for sharing.
Sep 24, 2016 20:52:25 #
Nothing like a trip back in time! Great shots, Angler! Really enjoyed these.
Sep 24, 2016 22:54:38 #
Whimsical and captivating. Your beautiful series has captured a timeless charm and beauty!
Sep 25, 2016 02:05:40 #
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent captures Jim, beautiful cottages. 
Morning Sylvia and thanks as always for looking I appreciate it very much.Glad you liked them.
Sep 25, 2016 05:09:17 #
angela k wrote:
Jim, what a lovely, picture perfect town!! Thanks for the tour!!
Morning Angela and thanks for looking in i appreciate it very much.Glad you liked them.
Sep 25, 2016 05:26:05 #
angler wrote:
Many villages lay claim to being picturesque but ... (show quote)
Great series to share. Strikingly charming images and scenery. Well captured
Sep 25, 2016 06:15:24 #
angler wrote:
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Jim, I love all the photos but the calm that comes over me is fantastic. Cockington appears to be a fantastic place to just go to and unwind. Thank you again, Jim, for the feeling you were able to pass over the pond.
Greg
Sep 25, 2016 06:16:32 #
Sep 25, 2016 06:28:21 #
What a quaint little village. I can almost picture fairies dancing on the lawns.
Jane
Jane
Sep 25, 2016 06:33:40 #
Chuckster72 wrote:
Wonderful selection of subjects and captures. After seeing these I am reminded that I always chuckle when someone calls a 50 year old building "old". Thanks for sharing.
Morning Chuckster72 and thanks for taking the time to look in and comment I appreciate it very much. Glad you liked them.
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