Conservation Standards and Ethical Guidance
Shaping the practice of professional conservators
View moreConservation of our cultural heritage contributes to education, to the advancement of knowledge, to tourism and to the economy. It ensures that our shared heritage is cared for and protected for the benefit, use and enjoyment of the public today and for generations to come.
Icon defines ‘cultural heritage’ as objects or collections, as well as internal and external features of a building, but not the building itself. This can vary from family photographs to rare books to fine tapestries and the interiors of historic houses. We believe conserving our cultural heritage contributes to the enrichment of society.
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Shaping the practice of professional conservators
View moreCare for your artefacts, archives and heirlooms with advice from our conservation experts
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View moreDuring lockdown the Icon Book & Paper Group Committee curated a series of live streamed talks as a way to support the community of conservators and conservation students
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