WHITE HART INN - THATCHED ROOF
Exciting times ahead, the thatch roof has come to the end of its life. The scaffold will be erected so that the thatcher can start. He will strip back the roof and replace the old reed with new. 25 years ago this was last done, we will be open as usual, serving great food and drinks, why not call in and watch this ancient art of thatching taking place. Follow the process below.
15TH MAY 2025 - SCAFFOLD BEING ERECTED
The first step in the process, erect the scaffolding so that the Thatcher has access to the entire roof. Initial scaffolding erected, with more to follow. Thatcher is due to start on the 19th of May. Exciting to see the thatching process from start to finish.
16TH MAY 2025 - SCAFFOLD COMPLETED
The scaffolding is now complete, ready for the thatcher to start on the 19th of May.
Tom and Angelicas wedding is in September, the roof must be completed ready for the ceremony.
19TH MAY 2025 - OLD THATCH BEING REMOVED
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The process starts with the old thatch being removed from the roof. Amazing to watch a thatcher in action.
20TH MAY 2025 - NEW THATCH DELIVERY
There were 16,200 bundles of reed, all stacked nicely and ready to be put on the roof. Unloading the lorry was a feat of engineering. Our drone captured these amazing images.
25TH MAY 2025 - INTERVIEW WITH THATCHER ANDY PICKERING
Local film company JJO.DIGITAL interviewed Andy on top of the White Hart Inn to ask him about the project and all aspects of the thatching process. You can find out more about Andy's work by visiting his website - https://www.southwalesmasterthatcher.co.uk/
28TH MAY 2025 - PROGRESS BEING MADE
The new thatch is being applied. Under stormy skies, the new thatch is taking shape, the colour contrast is amazing.
29TH MAY 2025 - WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES
In one day, Andy has made great progress with the re-thatch. So much skill and talent involved.
3rd JUNE 2025 - OVER HALFWAY ACROSS THE BACK
Andy working hard to replace the old thatch and replacing it with 14 inches of new reed thatch.
10th JUNE 2025 - BACK ALMOST COMPLETED
The back of the thatch is almost complete. Not much more to complete before tackling the front.
11th JUNE 2025 - MORE THATCH NEEDED!
A further delivery of thatch arrived today. It is incredible to see how much is being used.
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16th JUNE 2025 - STARTING THE FRONT
The thatch is being stripped from the front ready for the new reed this week.
17th JUNE 2025 - FRONT PROGRESSING WELL
With the weather being kind, great progress is being made across the front.
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30th JUNE 2025 - FRONT HALFWAY ACROSS
Almost halfway across the front. An amazing difference.
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1st JULY 2025 - ALMOST THERE
The front is looking incredible with the new thatch, what a transformation. Great drone footage.
7th JULY 2025 - READY FOR THE RIDGE
The thatching is almost complete, ready for the ridge to be constructed.
8th JULY 2025 - READY FOR THE RIDGE
The pub is all thatched. Just the ridge and around the chimneys to complete.
9th JULY 2025 - VIEW FROM THE ROOF
Work is starting on the ridge. These images show the quality of the workmanship.
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10th JULY 2025 - THE RIDGE IS TAKING SHAPE
The ridge work continues on a very sunny day.
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10th JULY 2025 - ST TWROGS MOTHERS UNION
Andy gave a presentation to St Twrogs Mothers Union in the evening, answering lots of questions about the art of thatching.
16th JULY 2025 - RIDGE TAKING SHAPE
The ridge is taking shape, it finishes off the thatch. The skill in sculpting the thatch is amazing.
18th JULY 2025 - RIDGE LOOKING GOOD
The ridge is progressing well, it really finishes off the thatch.
21st JULY 2025 - FRONT RIDGE FINISHED
The front ridge is finished! Looking fantastic with it's unique shape.
26th JULY 2025 - REAR RIDGE FINISHED
The rear ridge is finished. Chimneys and netting to finish the re-thatch.
29th JULY 2025 - APPLYING THE WIRE NETTING
Covering the ridge in chicken wire to protect it from the birds eating the straw
2nd AUGUST 2025 - THATCH FINISHED!
The thatch is finished and the scaffolding has been removed. It looks amazing.
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