Conservation in a world of Consumption

Ever taken a picture with an instant camera? Micro trends, fast fashion and new technology shape how we buy and use things. Cheap alternatives are on the rise, but with the right care, they can last for years. For those of us concerned with how to make things last, understanding the long-term dangers to our objects is key.
Museums are tasked with the conservation and preservation of objects for future generations. But even we have challenges to overcome. From past over-collecting, to controlling our environments, we have a few things to share on how to protect and care for objects.

Tours will be 1 hour long:
30 mins tour of OS1 and presentation of the project
30 mins in the office on preserving collections and Q&A

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1300-1400, 1700-1800

Wednesday 16 September:

1830-1930

Location & directions

Headstone Manor, Pinner View, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 6PX

Directions:

We will be meeting outside the Moat Café.

Contact on day:

Sara Sarf

Telephone number:

+442088636720

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking will be open on our website closer to the time!

Booking website:

https://headstonemanor.org/

Accessibility details

Please expect to stand throughout the first half of the tour, which will take around 30 minutes. We can provide fold out chairs. Wear closed shoes for health and safety reasons as we will be in a collections store for the first half of the tour.

Additional information

Headstone Manor & Museum and the Moat Café are open Tuesday to Sunday from 1000-1600 (with last entry at 1530). If your tour is after opening times, there will be no refreshments or café access. During Heritage Open Days we will offer a coffee and cake deal at the Moat café. *Please note the café is closed on Mondays.

Max number of people:

7

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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