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09 Aug 2022

Introducing The Book-Trouser Project - Where there is a will there’s a way!

Conservator Katerina Laina writes about a community initiative to prepare historic volumes for move ahead of the restoration of the Palace of Westminster

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05 Aug 2022

Helping Ukrainian conservators come to the UK

Icon member Katya Belaia-Selzer writes about the UA-UK Cultural Heritage Initiative

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27 Jul 2022

Life in plastic: repairing architectural plans on polyester film

by Jess Hyslop

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19 Jul 2022

Four months immersed in a blue vault

The Conservation Treatment of the St Sepulchre Chapel, Paddington, decorative schemes

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22 Jun 2022

My time as a stained glass conservation Icon Intern at Barley Studio

Icon Intern Adelheid Hansen shares what she learned about stained glass conservation

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16 Jun 2022

The Creative Conservators Kit

Inspiring families to engage with the role of conservation at the Queen's House

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14 Jun 2022

5 Ways for a Museum and Heritage Professional to Engage with LGBT Pride Month

Icon member Shoun Obana shares ideas and opportunities to celebrate Pride Month

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01 Jun 2022

Icon’s Impact: Supporting small institutions through grants

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01 Jun 2022

Icon Mentee Kate Berlewen on the Transition from Student to Professional Conservator

Icon's Student Mentor Programme offers students and graduates 1-to-1 support from Icon Accredited Conservators

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