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Go behind the scenes of the newly conserved, repaired and restored interiors of one of the most impressive historic buildings in London, St Bartholomew’s Hospital. In this article Icon intern Tessa Williams reflects on her experience contributing to the conservation of the historic North Wing, from hands-on preservation work to uncovering the stories behind this remarkable site.

Megan Whiteley, the 2025-2026 Icon Manuscripts Conservation Intern​​ at Senate House Library reflects on her experience on Rebinding Robert of Gloucester’s Chronicle.

Despite war, freezing conditions, and daily air raids, Ukrainian conservators continue working to build a lasting resource for the future of cultural heritage.

Written by Valentina Risdonne and the Icon Heritage Science Group

In this compelling 2022 article from Icon News, Hilary Jarvis reports on the results of a ground-breaking trial to combat stubborn clothes moth infestations at the National Trust’s Blickling Hall in Norfolk

Learn how Icon members can benefit from Icon’s membership of the National Heritage Science Forum

As featured in the latest issue of Iconnect Magazine, Icon CEO Emma Jhita sits down with Professor Meggen Gondek, Head of RICHeS, for an insightful conversation.

Amanda Sutherland ACR and Paul Rash reflect on a conservation engineering project to change the wing on the Hawker Siddeley Hawk Mk 50; G-HAWK/ZA101

Icon Early Career member Indiana Edwards reflects on her experience assisting with the delicate micro-excavation of a rare Iron Age hoard.

Stuart Brockman recounts the remarkable 19-year process of binding four memorial volumes recording the names of Armed Forces personnel who died in service since the Second World War.

Yadin Larochette from the Icon Sustainability Group reflects on the ethical and financial tensions surrounding fossil fuel sponsorship in cultural institutions

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Emma Callaghan reflects on her time as an Apprentice Conservator and how apprenticeships provide an excellent foundation for skills building and continual career development.

As featured in the latest issue of Iconnect Magazine, Icon CEO Emma Jhita sits down with Hannah Harte ACR, Director of London Museum of Water & Steam, for an insightful conversation.

Conservator Karoline Sofie Hennum and Principal Heritage Advisor Rosemary Thornber, team members at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, reflect on the challenges of removing a section of a historic futtock from HMS Victory’s hull.

In this fascinating 2019 article from Icon News, Claire Magill ACR, National Trust Regional Conservator and Project Manager, discusses the treatment of a bed during a three year project to restore the West Wing Rooms at Mount Stewart