The treatment of a badly stained coloured print

This Hindi manuscript had to be quarantined as mould was present. It had been wet at some time in its history causing pages and ink areas to stick together. It had extensive insect damage and tears and losses. the pages wee very brittle and difficult to handle safely. As a Hindi manuscript, there was sensitivity as to which treatments could and could not be carried out.

This leather bound bible had been damaged during a poor attempt at restoration by an non-conservator, before entering my studio.

A large rolled tithe map printed on paper, lined with linen. With twenty two handwritten vellum sheets sewn to the top edge with ribbon, and the remains of a seal. This  map has sustained heavy damage and loss from being rolled, and getting wet. There are many large losses to areas of paper and severe tears across the entire surface. There is a water staining, mould and rust. Two of the vellum sheets have large losses.

Remedying the effects of climate change on a painting in an historic house

Small and large collections of hatchments in Churches present many conservation challenges. Determined groups of parishioners are key to driving forward such projects, often by obtaining National Lottery funding that also broadens out projects to provide interest and involvement for the local community.

Specialist practical conservation treatments for three dimensional objects regardless of material or time period.

Providing comprehensive support for exhibitions and loans.

Conservation of Charles 1st panel in-situ at St Eadburgh's church, Warwickshire.

Here are just a few highlights of projects undertaken in churches recently. All works seek to improve the visual look by removing surface dusts and corrosion and improve the stability of the objects.