Some of the projects I had the opportunity to work on during 2023 were filmed for the second BBC series Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, now available on BBC iPlayer.

Conservation of a privately owned, previously restored, sculpture of Burmese Buddha, dated to the 19th century. A range of materials were treated, including carved hardwood, lacquer, paint, gilding, applique and glass decorative details.

This collaborative conservation and excavation project, which involved many specialist professions, were part of an Egyptian expedition lead by Dr Mohamed Megahed. The treatment of the tomb paintings was started by conservator Amr Shakal in 2016. I joined the team in 2018 to continue and complete the treatment.

The ceiling of the great hall of the Banqueting House in London was investigated by two teams of conservators and several teams of scientists as part of the campaign for the Historic Royal Palaces. The uncovering was supported by thorough collaborative historic research and polychrome scheme investigation carried out by other specialists. The uncovering informed the project about the quality of the Soane decoration, as well as materials and techniques used by his craftsmen.

Persian bagpipes, or: neyanban, presented to the Perth Literary and Antiquarian Society in 1830. The conservation treatment preceded a technical analysis of the materials and methods present at the bagpipes. The bagpipes were in a poor condition – the leather bag was deflated and creased. The leather itself was dry…

Restoring and conserving the ceramic mosaic floors in the entrance foyer at the Morecambe Winter Gardens.

Polychrome wooden sculpture of an official, from Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty. The sculpture had broken in half in the area of the legs. Additionally, the paint layer and gesso was partially loose and a large wax fill in the right hand side of the face has aged and cracks started to appear along the fill. In discussion with the client its was decided to undertake a stabilisation treatment but also to remove and replace the aged fill.

Conservation of the chair frame to allow for occasional use (structural repairs and repairs to tacking rail damage) to allow for re-upholstery.  Traditional and modern upholstery methods were employed, preserving as much of the upholstery as possible.  The chair frame was cleaned and the finish revived and re-waxed.  

Conservation cleaning & repair of terracotta facades within the Madjeski Courtyard at the V&A.

Careful dismantling & conservation of contemporary glass mosaic mural Equality-Harmony