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Events

Forthcoming conservation-related events, and information about recent events in the British Library.

A Millbank Celebration for the opening of the Centre for Conservation

Guest at the Millbank event

Following the House of Lords debate on Science and Heritage on 12 June 2007, members of the House of Lords Select Committee were invited to attend an evening event at The Atrium, Millbank, London, celebrating the opening of the new British Library Centre for Conservation . The new Centre received a very positive mention in the debate, when its ability to "promote knowledge and techniques of conservation" was recognised.

Guest looking at historical photographs

Guests were able to see demonstrations given by Conservation and Sound Archive staff.

Head of Conservation and guest at the Millbank event

There were also opportunities for guests to test their skills at the workstations.

Guest testing their skills at workstations

Public Affairs Manager Anthony Burn, who played a key role in organising the event, commented:

"Everyone who attended the event had a great time, and enthusiastically took part in the conservation activities that were being demonstrated. The evening gave them a broader understanding of conservation practices and proved to be a brilliant opportunity to showcase the Library’s fantastic new Centre"

Family Archives Advice Day

Public Consultation at The Family Archive Day Event

On the 23 June 2007 the British Library hosted its first Family Archive Advice day in the new British Library Centre for Conservation.

At a time when family history is increasing in popularity, we have had an increase in the number of requests for information on how to care for family photographs, documents and medals and other memorabilia which, because of age or poor storage conditions, are not in the best condition.

Conservators were on hand to provide advice about the care of items that members of the public had brought into the Library. The items brought in included dolls, textiles, photographs, photograph albums, a 17th-century Islamic manuscript, newspapers, and Imperial Russian passports.

Public Consultation at The Family Archive Day Event

Feedback on the day was very positive:

'Splendid. Lots of useful information and advice, which I shall follow!'

'A first-class service. I was delighted and most appreciative of the information and advice received.'

'Very important and educational.'

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