The Historic Interiors Group is holding a study day at Chetham’s Library, Manchester on Monday 20th October. The day will begin with a tour of Chetham’s Library.
Chetham’s Library located in the heart of Manchester has been in continuous use as a public library for over 350 years. It is housed in a beautiful sandstone building dating from 1421 which was built to accommodate the priests of Manchester’s Collegiate Church.
The entire collection at Chetham’s Library has been designated as one of national and international importance.
Afternoon Session
After lunch (included in fee) the day will continue with an update on the research on the controversial Tudor Bed which was the subject of the 2019 Symposium held at the Victoria & Albert Museum in 2019.
Delegates will be able to view the construction of unassembled Tudor Bed and compare it with a 19th century copy made by the forger George Shaw – and compare and contrast. The library owns other pieces by Shaw. An interesting discussion is expected.
The day will be of interest to conservators involved in historic interiors conservation, book conservation and furniture and wood work.
