Icon - The Institute of Conservation
@Conservators_UK
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Icon is the professional body and the lead voice for the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage (objects, collections and buildings) in the UK
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Joined January 2011
Our Shakespeare Recovered exhibition has been extended. The exhibition, which recently won an @Conservators_UK award, delves into the unique history of our First Folio including its theft, recovery and painstaking conservation work. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/VO8585G218
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We're delighted to receive £45,000 from @ThePilgrimTrust to support our Conservation Skills at Risk project - helping protect vital heritage conservation skills for future generations. 🔗Learn more: https://t.co/y2vrKMPhQ9
#HeritageSkills #Conservation #PilgrimTrust
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Icon is delighted to announce that the Pilgrim Trust has awarded £45,000 in funding to support our project “Conservation Skills at Risk – Protecting Heritage for Future Generations.”
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⏳ Just over a week to go until Heritage Debate 2025! 🎉 Today we’re excited to reveal our full line up of expert panellists, who will be delving into the question: “Is local decision-making the future of heritage?” 👉 Secure your spot now: https://t.co/8VA6V1Mr8s
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Today we had the pleasure of meeting with @Conservators_UK to catch up about the progression of the #MarshAwards. We have an exciting year for the Awards ahead of us! What a good time to recap over last year's Award winners...
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📢 Last call for tickets! Come join us on a dark November night (at this fancy building) and be cheered by the conservation community in Scotland. Ticket sales end on Monday, 18th November 2024, so don’t miss out! @Conservators_UK
https://t.co/4Cv6nxUxp6
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Get your entry in this November and benefit from our early bird discount! 🕊️ (top secret tip: your entries can be edited right up until the 31 Jan) Here are just a few fantastic awards that can be won this year! 💫 Start your entry today: https://t.co/d1phSU8HPQ
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The latest issue of our Iconnect magazine is now reaching members ✨ And its jam packed with insightful stories from the wonderful world of conservation! 🤔 Interested in getting our members' magazine? Join us and get your copy! https://t.co/SBRqMLDOxt
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📣 We’re excited to announce that award-winning journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed will be the speaker for our annual lecture! 👉 Find out more and book your tickets here:
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Icon is delighted to announce that award-winning journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed will be the speaker for our annual lecture. The online event, taking place on Wednesday, 4th December from...
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We've been shortlisted for two awards at this year's @PPA_Live Independent Publisher Awards! iConnect magazine for @Conservators_UK for Cover of the year; and Inspire magazine for @VersusArthritis for membership publication of the year. Top work teams!
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The science that underpins conservation & heritage in the UK is receiving a significant boost through the AHRC RICHeS programme. Find out more on how we're transforming the nation's capabilities by bringing science to the forefront of arts and humanities: https://t.co/0j97NRsOIA
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You can now register for the @Conservators_UK event ‘How conservation can benefit from heritage science infrastructure.’ 16 October 2024, London More info: https://t.co/SJS5NThkxG
#riches #icon24 #conservation
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This Icon Heritage Science Group event will highlight opportunities for conservation professionals to use UKRI-funded heritage science facilities to inform their work.
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Congratulations to Icon member Dr. Bronwyn Ormsby on receiving the prestigious 2024 @MedalPlowden for Conservation! 👉 Read more: https://t.co/dpKoY7YWva
#conservation #conservationscience #heritage #heritagescience
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The award was presented at the Royal Warrant Holders Association offices, London on 25 September
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Register for the @Conservators_UK event - ‘How conservation can benefit from #HeritageScience infrastructure'! Learn how to use UKRI-funded #heritagescience facilities to inform your conservation work. 📅: 16 Oct 2024 📍: @UCL Gordon House, London https://t.co/wlrLDnT09s
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This Icon Heritage Science Group event will highlight opportunities for conservation professionals to use UKRI-funded heritage science facilities to inform their work.
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🔊Icon is thrilled to announce the launch of Icon Northern Ireland! The group will be hosting a free hybrid launch event in Belfast on 11 September. Read more and book here: https://t.co/gn5FRGcVJS Image: © Crown copyright – The facade of the PRONI building in Belfast
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#TBT: Poison Dart Warning! Dr Marieanne Davy Ball ACR raises her concerns about the handling and storage of poison darts: https://t.co/Ez7xp4Kv7n This is an article from our Spring 2023 issue of Iconnect Magazine - exclusive for members. Become a member: https://t.co/SBRqMLDOxt
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Applications are now open for the @truvueglazing Grant 2024! Grants are available to small heritage institutions to support conservation projects that enable the safe display of an object in their collection. Details: https://t.co/1BPNbAx1TO Image: Colin Davison
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🎨 Restoring Angelica Kauffman's Vision for Diomedes and Cressida Icon Member Sophie Reddington ACR shared her experience of conserving this significant artwork with us: https://t.co/9wEv4CR9HU Image: National Trust - Michael Cole
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The latest issue of our Iconnect Magazine is now landing with members. Interested in getting our members’ magazine? Become a member today and get your copy! https://t.co/SBRqMLDOxt
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Oldest Chalk Figure in Britain Underwent Restoration. The 360-feet-long White Horse in Uffington is now easier to see, after the restoration by @nationaltrust archaeologists. Read the news piece at Icon website: https://t.co/M4UYWbTUoD Image: Dave Price
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🖌 The Art of Preventive Conservation: Ensuring the Longevity of the Admonitions Scroll @britishmuseum conservator and Icon member Keeley Wilson gives a behind-the-scenes look at the preventive conservation of an eight-century Chinese silk scroll: https://t.co/aE0RXLdHsW
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