Tristan da Cunha Thatched House Museum: Making the thatched roof fit for winter

Men renewed the turf on the ridge of the thatched roof on 4th May 2013 in readiness for winter storms.

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Making the thatched roof fit for winter


Tina Glass' six photographs taken on 4th May 2013 show the men checking the roof ridge to ensure the turf is secure enough to withstand the Thatched House Museum's first Tristan winter.