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Rural farmers build in Paddock Wood. 1936

Thatching Perry Street cottages. 1935

Mr Thomas Buckshall. 1936 Rural farmers build in Paddock Wood. 1936

A man with a bundle of thatch in his arms works on the thatching on the roof of a cottage in Orpington. 1935

Thatching rick. 1935

A man thatching the roof of a cottage in Hartley, Kent. 10 June 1937

A man climbs the ladder to have a look at the thatching on the roof of a cottage in Orpington. 1935

A thatcher at work on a roof in Tollington. 1936

Rural farmers build basket hoops in Paddock Wood. 1936 Rural farmers build in Paddock Wood. 1936

Men work on a tiled roof putting thatching on the roof of a cottage in Orpington. 1935

Thatching a rick at Cowdray, September 1939 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18618

Thatching Bignor General Shop roof, February 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16391

Roof thatching on Bignor General Shop, February 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16390

Rover P6 3500 V8 (Conservative Party car, used by Prime Ministers Heath, Callaghan & Thatcher) 1973 Blue

CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. Wood engraving after a drawing by True Williams for the first edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1876

George Thatchers Minstrels allied with Rich & Harris Comedy Co. in Tuxedo by Ed. Marble. Date 1893

Thatcher, Primrose & Wests Minstrels Thatcher, Primrose & W
Thatcher, Primrose & Wests Minstrels. Date c1887

George Thatchers Greatest Minstrels. Date c1899

George Thatcher and Carroll Johnsons Minstrels. Date c1895

Two young men thatching a cottage
Two young men at work, thatching a cottage, somewhere in the West Country. Date: 1970s

Thatching
A roofer makes a thatched roof Date: 1950s

Thatching a Roof
Thatching a lovely large English country house. Date: 1967

Thatcher thatching roof with reed, Cley, Norfolk, England

Margaret Thatcher - British Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher (1925 - ). Conservative British Prime Minister between 1979 and 1990, now Baroness Thatcher

Thatcher Sidney Chun - Marlborough
A thatcher, Sidney Chun (1903-1985), carrying the thatch upon his shoulder before thatching a roof at Marlborough, Wiltshire, England

Thatcher, Sidney Chun - thatching a roof at Marlborough
A thatcher, Sidney Chun (1903-1985), at work thatching a roof at Marlborough, Wiltshire, England - date: 1950s

Thatcher, Sidney Chun, thatching a roof at Marlborough
A thatcher, Sidney Chun (1903-1985), at work thatching a roof at Marlborough, Wiltshire, England - date: 1950s

Mrs Thatcher visiting the Metropolitan Police
Mrs Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister, visiting the Metropolitan Police

Mrs Thatcher in a Metropolitan Police car
Mrs Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister, posing in a Metropolitan Police car

Henson, Nerman
Leslie Henson, Heather Thatcher, Claude Hulbert, Margary Hicklin, Percy Hemming

Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex
The Battle Union workhouse, designed by Frederick Thatcher, was erected in 1840. It later became Battle Hospital

Milk for school children, 1955
Before Margaret Thatcher the milk snatcher put and end to free school milk for the over sevens, all primary school children would enjoy their daily third pint ration at school

Grantham Street
Old houses and the church at Grantham, Lincolnshire, where Margaret Thatcher spent her childhood. Date: 1940s

Thatching a Cottage
A thatcher at work, thatching the roof of a cottage at Great Comberton, Worcestershire, England

Norfolk Reed Thatcher
A Norfolk reed thatcher at work in Somerset, in the West Country, England

Thatching a cottage at Stoke St. Gregory, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Thatching a roof, Cebreiro, Way of St. James, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Man thatching house, gasshou zukuri thatched roof houses, Shirokawago, Ogimachi, Gifu prefecture, Honshu island, Japan, Asia

Men thatching the roof of a house near Moni, Flores, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Outside Narga Selassie church, island of Dek, Lake Tana, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

Christian church of Narga Selassie, island of Dek, Lake Tana, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

Thatching at The George, Stanton St. John, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Margaret Thatcher, a trailblazing English politician, left an indelible mark on history with her unwavering determination and strong leadership. Born in 1925, she rose to prominence as the leader of the Conservative Party and became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. With her iconic blue power suits and signature hairstyle, Thatcher commanded attention wherever she went. Whether it was on the campaign trail or at her home in Chelsea, England, this formidable woman exuded confidence and charisma. In one captivating photograph from 1975, taken just before she assumed leadership of the Conservative Party, Thatcher's steely gaze hinted at the transformative changes that lay ahead for Britain under her rule. Thatcher's influence extended beyond politics; even mundane activities like thatching a roof became symbolic of her resilience. As seen when she personally worked on repairing the Hermitage headquarters of Selboorne Society at Hanwell - a testament to both her hands-on approach and dedication to serving others. The image captured during Thatcher's visit to Marazion Community Centre showcased another facet of her character: compassion. Engaging with people from all walks of life was crucial to understanding their needs and aspirations—a quality that set her apart as a true stateswoman. Yet amidst all these powerful moments, there were also glimpses into Margaret Thatcher's personal life. From enjoying leisurely moments by Thatcher Rock or sharing lighter moments while splitting a spar with Sidney Chun Marlborough—these snapshots revealed a more relaxed side to this influential figure. Even after leaving office, Margaret Thatcher continued making waves within society. Whether visiting Battle Union Workhouse in Sussex or hosting esteemed guests like Dodie Smith at home in Essex—she remained dedicated to championing causes close to her heart long after stepping down as Prime Minister. Margaret Thatcher will forever be remembered as an extraordinary leader who shattered glass ceilings and reshaped British politics. Her legacy serves as inspiration for generations yet unborn, reminding us that determination and conviction can pave the way for change.