Who is the thatcher on the cover of Led Zepplin IV?

Led Zepplin IV is known not just for 'Stairway to Heaven' but also for its anonymous thatcher depicted on the album cover. The mystery as to who this thatcher was appears to have been solved. Brian Edwards, a historian with the University of the West of England spoke to Sean.

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14.30 8 Nov 2023

Who is the thatcher on the cover of Led Zepplin IV?

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14.30 8 Nov 2023

Led Zepplin IV is known not just for 'Stairway to Heaven' but also for its anonymous thatcher depicted on the album cover.

The mystery as to who this thatcher was appears to have been solved. Brian Edwards, a historian with the University of the West of England spoke to Sean.