This two page will document was quite fragile and needed re-constructing and re-lining. It was humidified, flattened and then re-lined and left to dry. Final stage was to encapsulated it in a new in polyester sleeve. 👍👍👍 #archives #conservation #collectionscare #encapsulation

Ouabaine is a plant based toxin from East Africa used as an arrow poison. It was then later adapted to cure hypotension and heart arrhythmias. Also used by the African Crested Rat also uses it as defense from predators. #ouabain #conservation #collectionscare #africancrestedrat

So privileged to have been able to conserve a group of objects by local Doncaster hero Charles Smith, including his George Cross. The medal was awarded to Smith for his heroism during a roof collapse at the Askern Colliery. #dglam #conservation #museums #georgecross

Been asked to survey and quote for the conservation of this late 18th century hand pumped fire engine from Cannon Hall Museum, kept on site since new. Keep an eye on my posts for more on this in the coming months. 👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #fireengine

Condition checking and conserving a set of 'Civilian Clothing 1941' (CC41) clothing this week. This WW2 British government designation for rationed clothing had a label that gained the nickname, "The Cheeses" ! 👍 #museums #cc41 #conservation #ww2

Dealing with hazards in collections this week. These fire grenades (precursor to the modern fire extinguisher) had their contents removed, then repaired. Client was very happy with the results. 👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #firegrenade

After conserving this earlier in the year, so nice to see this being studied and appreciated. Nice grant aided project and a great tribute to the soldiers of the 324 Battery, 94th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. #conservation #lightantiaircraftregiment #miltarymuseums #museums

Just attended the webinar conference 'Big Stuff 2025' held in Ghent, Belgium. Theme for this was how to use volunteer skills to maintain and run working machines now that skills have been lost. 👍 #conservation #museums #bigstuff2025 #collectionscare https://t.co/WBbOGdSMGt

These modern bronze deer had some unsightly flaking of the dried patination fluid used in manufacture. This was removed and new patination adding where necessary. Very happy with the results on these magnificent beasts. 👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #bronzesculpture

Great afternoon at Clifton Park Museum, Rotherham yesterday. Training session for safe object handling. Nice to see a mix of staff asking questions and getting involved with different types of objects. 👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #safeobjecthandling

Another training session for disaster planning at City of Doncaster Archives. A mixture of staff from museums, archives and libraries attended the practical flood scenario session. Some fabulous teamwork here ! 👍👍👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #disasterplanning

Just conserved a set of historic rail objects this week for Heritage Doncaster's 'Railway 200', celebrating Doncaster’s railway legacy. Check out the website for dates of new exhibits and events: https://t.co/hPvd1PnjjD #conservation #museums #heritage #railways

Nice to see that my trusty tub of reclaimed screws/fittings saved the day again. This 'Shepards - Lightning' Victorian ice cream maker had loose fixtures at the top. All now repaired. What a cracking little object ! 👍👍👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #icecreammaker

Weekend visit to the 'Gladiators - Heroes of the Colosseum' at the Leeds Armouries. Loans from Naples, high quality replicas, Roman crafts and a good scrap outside by a couple of gladiatorial re-enactors ! Great stuff ! 👍 👍👍 #leedsarmouries #conservation #gladiators #museums

Happy Yorkshire Day folks !!! #conservation #museums #collectionscare #yorkshireday

Training session on disaster planning and recovery last week for Heritage Doncaster. This included a simulated flood scenario. Nice to see everyone coping with drying different material types. 👍👍👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #disasterplanning

This set of church handbells had issues with the leather, corrosion and dirt. The leather was repaired using a polyester backing material and acrylic adhesive. This was then treated with a lanolin/polymer leather oil. 👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #thebells

Just conserved. This memorial sign for the Elsecar colliery pithead baths. Removal of corrosion products and polish residue but still retaining the original patina. 👍 https://t.co/4dtrPH1ykH https://t.co/RQPwbEfZtY #museums #collectionscare #conservation #barnsleymuseums

Its always nice to see reserve collection objects being brought out for display. This child's boot (Barnsley Museums) needed re-shaping, cleaning, re-bonding of loose sections and leather treating with natural oils. 👍👍👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #barnsleymuseums

More objects for Rotherham MBC Museums & Galleries. This Wesleyan chapel pulpit required cleaning, structural repairs and reconstruction, in addition to a pesticide treatment. Allegedly used by John Wesley himself. 👍 #museums #collectionscare #conservation #johnwesley