In a statement Historic England said it was "aware of a developing straw shortage and understands the impact this is having on the thatching trade". Ben Obese-Jecty, the Conservative MP for Huntingdon ...

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The first phase of restoration includes re-thatching the roof, plus repairs to structural timbers and historic brickwork.