Step behind the scenes at The London Archives and see how historical documents are carefully cared for in the archive's conservation studios. Visitors get a rare look at the meticulous work of the conservators who preserve the documents held here.
- A studio tour of the conservation workspaces
- An introduction to methods used to treat and preserve paper, parchment and other materials
- A question-and-answer session with the expert conservators
- A display of before-and-after examples showing the results of their work
The visit suits history enthusiasts, students, archive professionals and anyone curious about how historical papers are preserved, whether or not they already know the subject.
