Tag: Conservation Behind the scenesVibrant Venice in the archivesThursday 11 February 2016We explore the conservation of a selection of Venetian illuminated manuscripts:…...Behind the scenesA stitch in time…Wednesday 14 October 2015A stitch in time saves nine: an apt phrase that sums up one of...Behind the scenesPreserving First World War diariesFriday 9 October 2015The National Archives is committed to digitising our collections as a tool for both access...Behind the scenesKeeping FO 371 accessibleWednesday 28 January 2015Among the vast collections held here at The National Archives, FO 371 is one of...Behind the scenesProtecting our (and your!) collectionTuesday 20 January 2015Polyester or polyethylene envelopes, rather than other plastics such as polyvinylchloride (PVC), are used...Behind the scenesSeeing the invisible – striking images of dust!Thursday 18 December 2014Scanning electron microscopy has revealed striking images of dust particles found in The National Archives’...Behind the scenesReflections on glossFriday 3 October 2014Our project on dust is now approaching the half-way point. The project, which started...Behind the scenesTo display or not to display – that is the question…Thursday 17 April 2014Faded book spines, curtain backs, and tapestries; we’ve all witnessed the irreversible damage that...Behind the scenesTransparent papers thank you! (keep up the good work)Thursday 28 November 2013Transparent papers, such as tracing paper and vegetable parchment, are a valuable yet fragile...Behind the scenesThe gloves are offSunday 1 September 2013How many of us have thought that white cotton gloves are a must for...Behind the scenesA physical and moral defenceWednesday 14 August 2013Every so often, when I meet someone new at a social gathering, I have...Behind the scenesTransparent papers need you!Friday 5 April 2013For the past six months I have been working on a challenging yet fascinating... « 1 2 3 4 5 »