Posts by Amy Sampson Behind the scenesHandling historic collections: The gloves are still offWednesday 31 May 2023The use of gloves in handling historic collections is a question that arises frequently....Behind the scenesA little light reading: Reimagining display at The National ArchivesFriday 31 March 2023Our Collection Care team have been investigating where to locate our new initiative....Archives and archivistsWax seal moulds – from drawer to DiscoveryMonday 18 March 2019PRO 23 is an historic collection of moulds taken from wax seals held by The...Records and researchWhat is a seal mould? Introducing record series PRO 23Monday 26 November 2018The Collection Care Department at The National Archives holds an historic collection of moulds...Archives and archivistsPreventing pests – taking history off the menuTuesday 21 November 2017What does this look like to you? A pile of paper? An old book?...Behind the scenesReflections on glossFriday 3 October 2014Our project on dust is now approaching the half-way point. The project, which started...Behind the scenesGathering dustMonday 30 June 2014Unsurprisingly, we have dust at The National Archives! I never imagined that dust would...