Believed to be the only thatched private residence in Bristol, the Old Lodge is a Grade II listed building with a remarkably rich history. The property is of similar character to the cottages at ...

In a region where every meal matters and food is fiercely guarded, the recent surge in wildfires has dealt a devastating blow.

Pictures from the Adver archive show work to demolish the last thatched roof cottage in Old Town. On June 18, 1964, workmen began removing the straw and reeds from the top of a home in Little London, ...