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Welcome to the conservation blog

Welcome to the conservation blog

Often hidden away from public view behind the scenes, in tapestry studios, workshops, and laboratories, conservators are engaged in a life or death struggle to save and preserve precious objects. On our blog, you can discover how modern conservators build on the skills pioneered at Hampton Court over the past century, whilst researching and developing innovative techniques that will ensure future generations can continue to enjoy the palaces and their precious contents.

Conservation Blog

Conservation of an 18th century headboard | Secrets of State Bed

Conservation of an 18th century headboard | Secrets of State Bed

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Viola Nicasto
In this blog post, conservator Viola Nicastro explains the process of conserving the headboard ...
Conservation and discoveries in our paper collections

Conservation and discoveries in our paper collections

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Laurie Gibbs
We have around 25,000 works of art on paper in Historic Royal Palaces’ collection. ...
Six mattresses for a Queen | Secrets of a State Bed

Six mattresses for a Queen | Secrets of a State Bed

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Beatrice Farmer
As conservation work continues on Queen Caroline’s State bed, Conservator Beatrice Farmer shares discoveries ...
Conservation of Queen Caroline's State bed: a discovery on the lining

Conservation of Queen Caroline's State bed: a discovery on the lining

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Kate French
Queen Caroline’s bed has three upper inner valances. These decorative drapes are attached to ...
The art of botanical watercolours: meet the Hampton Court Florilegium Society

The art of botanical watercolours: meet the Hampton Court Florilegium...

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Laurie Gibbs
One of the newer collections in the Historic Royal Palaces archives is a large ...
Festooned with Mystery: Wall Paintings at the Banqueting House

Festooned with Mystery: Wall Paintings at the Banqueting House

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Historic Royal Palaces
An investigation into some mysterious mural paintings in the Banqueting House took place this ...
Conservation Supervisor Rebecca Bissonnet examining the cornices and corbels before de-installation

The colourful history of the cornices and corbels | Secrets of a...

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Beatrice Farmer
As conservation work continues on Queen Caroline’s State bed, Conservator Beatrice Farmer describes the ...
Works of art on paper: a few stories behind the images

Works of art on paper: a few stories behind the images

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Laurie Gibbs
When I give a talk about HRP’s collection of works of art on paper, ...
Up close with the finials | Secrets of a State Bed

Up close with the finials | Secrets of a State Bed

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Rosie Chamberlin
Out of the 41 textile components of the state bed, the first to be ...
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