We’re very sad to say goodbye to Gilding Conservator Norman Stevens who is retiring from the Royal Pavilion after 39 years. Norman has been a hugely important member of staff working on a range of conservation projects through the building … Continued
How an early image of the Royal Pavilion by a pioneering photographer helps our conservation work. Photographs by William Henry Fox Talbot recently put online by the Bodleian have revealed a remarkable insight into the exterior of the Royal Pavilion. … Continued
Museums all over the country have to prepare themselves for any sort of disaster that could affect their collection. At the Royal Pavilion & Museums, we have been putting a lot of work into our Salvage Recovery Plan, which sets … Continued
Here in the conservation team at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, one of our main projects at the moment is the restoration of the Royal Pavilion Saloon. This is a large scale project with a lot of work involved, and … Continued
When visiting museums (especially if you get the privilege to go behind the scenes) you may well have seen little insect traps in corners or storage cabinets. These traps make up an integrated pest management (IPM) programme, monitoring the levels … Continued
In the Paintings Conservation studio at the moment is this lovely portrait by Glyn Philpot: Gabrielle, Niece of the Artist, kindly on loan from the artist’s family. The painting is undergoing cleaning and conservation framing prior to being installed in … Continued
It’s a great privilege to be part of the conservation team at the Royal Pavilion and we wanted to share a little of what we do with you. The Conservation team includes specialists in Buildings, Objects, Gilding, Paper, Glass and … Continued
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