Work is underway to repair the roof of Holton Parish Church, which has been damaged by death watch beetle. – Vintage Photograph

On Friday, November 22, 1963, workers were seen on the roof of Holton Parish Church in East Yorkshire, UK. It was discovered that the entire roof was infested with death watch beetle, and the repairs are estimated to cost 3,000.On Friday, November 22, 1963, workers were seen on the roof of Holton Parish Church in East Yorkshire, UK. It was discovered that the entire roof was infested with death watch beetle, and the repairs are estimated to cost 3,000.

Dimensions: 20.3 x 24.3 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04866566

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