Guest Speaker Lecture Series

I welcome bookings from historical societies and heritage bodies for guest speaking on collection care. Please see below a selection of topics on which I am happy to talk. Talks last approximately 90 minutes and are followed by a question and answer session. Please feel free to enquire about lectures on different materials and subjects.

Marine Conservation

This lecture is aimed at divers and marine archaeologists who are interested in the erosion and recovery processes on shipwrecks and who wish to know about first aid for finds.

Archaeological Conservation

Discover why some artefacts survive and others don’t, mummification processes and how museums preserve their collections.

The Care of Books, Documents & Photographs

Family photographs, documents and library materials such as books are an important repository of family history and are worth learning how to preserve.

The Care of Textiles : Carpets, Curtains, Costume

Learn how to preserve family heirlooms such as Christening Robes, Wedding Dresses, flags, sporting outfits, uniforms, embroideries and carpets and curtains.

ENGAGING INFORMATIVE ENTERTAINING

The Care of Paintings

Learn how paintings are damaged and how to prevent this, how to safely hang them and move them and how to take care of intricate frames.