#conservation-and-restoration

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History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Nazi letters reveal paper restorers' role in compiling Holocaust hitlist'

Paper restorers and bookbinders were recruited to clean and restore records so Nazi authorities could identify people with Jewish ancestry and facilitate genocidal persecution.
Arts
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

This underrated, tiny west London museum is celebrating its 100th birthday with a blockbuster year of exhibitions in 2026

Leighton House celebrates its 100th year with exhibitions and workshops showcasing its history, international influences, Arab Hall origins, and restored collections.
History
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Lost for Decades: Alice in Wonderland illustrator's heritage plaque rediscovered

An early jade-green heritage plaque for Sir John Tenniel, thought destroyed after 1950s demolition, was rediscovered, restored, and reinstalled on Fitz-George Avenue.
History
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Egypt opens one of the Valley of the King's largest tombs DW 10/04/2025

Amenhotep III's tomb in Luxor reopened to the public after 20 years of Japanese-led, UNESCO-supported restoration, revealing exquisitely preserved Eighteenth Dynasty wall paintings.
History
fromColossal
5 months ago

A Feat of Engineering Transports the World's Best-Preserved Viking Ship to Its New Home

The Oseberg Viking Ship, a 9th-century burial ship with remarkable preservation, underwent extensive restoration and relocation to protect it for a new museum.
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