Thatcher’s Harvest

Synopsis

A filmed record of the rethatching of a Suffolk cottage from the drilling of the wheat seed on Robert and John Foster’s Red Barn Farm. The farmers show how they protect the growing crop and prepare a 50-year-old Lanz binder to cut the long-stemmed wheat. After cutting, the crop is stood in shocks before being carted and stacked. A traditional threshing follows. When thatcher Paul Congdon receives the straw he prepares the yealms or bundles that he carries on the cottage roof. Shows the complete process of securing the thatch with broaches, building up the ridge line, decorating it with hazel rods, cutting out and trimming.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 55 min.

Year of production

2000

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £15.99 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Agriculture; Crafts

Keywords

thatching

Credits

Writer

Brian Bell

Cast

Paul Congdon

Distributor

Name

Old Pond Publishing

Email

info@oldpond.com

Web

http://www.oldpond.com External site opens in new window

Phone

01473 238 200

Fax

01473 238 201

Address

Dencora Business Centre
36 White House Road
Ipswich
IP1 5LT

Notes

DVDs and books for enthusiasts in the land-based industries: farmers and smallholders, workers in the earthmoving, forestry and heavy transport occupations. Titles deal with current activities and machinery as well as the history of the industries.