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E. E. Sharp & Son

Thatching for Films and TV

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E. E. Sharp  & Son has over 30 years' experience in supplying thatch and rustic materials for film, stage, television and advertising productions. Working closely with Art, Construction and Special Effects Departments, we can thatch period buildings in authentic styles whilst meeting tight deadlines.

Our exclusive 'Fast Thatch', technique significantly reduces construction times. As an example, we once re-thatched a 45 ft building in 15 minutes to allow continuity of shooting!
 
Thatched building on a film set

 

 

 

 

 

  Building on fire
Before   After

We understand the special needs of the film industry. Over the years E. E. Sharp & Son have built up good relationships with film studios and this, coupled with our extensive experience of older buildings and thatching techniques, makes us a natural choice for period productions with outdoor scenes.

Some of our productions have included
 

First Knight
Dr. Frankenstein
Dragon Slayer
Kidnapped
Drop the Dead Donkey
Harry Enfield
Auntie's Bloomers
Little Red Riding Hood
Lorna Doone

Please contact us if you are producing a period drama which contains thatched buildings. We would be glad to come along and explain how we might help.
 

 

E. E. Sharp & Son, 24 New Road, Sandhurst, Berkshire  GU47 8EF    Tel/Fax:  01252 860018   Mobile:  07831 369854