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Conservation in focus

Bringing our palaces to life!

Imprisonment, escapes, executions, Crown Jewels, the Tudors, princesses...

The palaces are known for its dramatic and spectacular history. This history has been kept alive through the preservation of the collections and buildings.

Tim Archbold sketch



Historic Royal Palaces has a huge task to care for the palaces and give them a future as long and valuable as their past. To learn more about how we do this we have developed a learning programme; Conservation in Focus.

As a leader in education within the Heritage sector, Conservation in Focus broadens learning beyond history and into Art & Design, Science, Design & Technology, and Archaeology through participating in formal and informal learning experiences. It gives our visitors an opportunity to get a look behind-the- scenes.

Conservation in Focus offers learning opportunities that support the national curriculum, inspires young people to consider a career in conservation & heritage, offering opportunities to meet a range of professionals within the industry, and provides a platform for learning to professionals.

We would happily design a bespoke session or workshop adapted to your scheme of work. To get involved contact our conservation education officer for further details on:
 
zinta.jaunitis@hrp.org.uk
tel: 020 3166 6619

You may be our next conservator! In the meantime:



Find out more about building conservation at HRP >

Find out more about conservation work at HRP >


Current sessions


Key Stage 2

I will survive (Tower of London)
The Tower Dig (Tower of London)
Meet a Tudor Mason (Hampton Court Palace)

Key Stage 3

Once in a lifetime conservation experience
2012 UNESCO World Heritage Youth Summit

AS/A2 Level

Archaeology 
in partnership with the Old Royal Naval College
History of Art 
in partnership with The National Gallery

Bespoke sessions

Conservation in Focus Tours
Architectural Drawing Collection

Adult Learning

Adult learning events
Conserving Historic Buildings: Masterclasses in partnership with SPAB
Traditional Building Skills Bursary Scheme 
in partnership with NHTG




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We keep the skill alive! 


The art of Stonemasonry

The Tower of London is credited to the skills of masons; old and new. The remarkable preservation of its form makes it the most complete 11th century palace in Europe.



Visit our photogallery for images of the workshop




The art of Blacksmithing

The office of a smith at the Tower of London can be traced as far back as 1275 under the reign of the warrior King Edward I.

An opportunity was given to the general public to explore the basic techniques of blacksmithing.

Visit our photogallery for images of the workshop



The art of Brickwork

With 241 chimneys, Hampton Court Palace has the largest number of decorative chimney stacks in the country.

An opportunity was given to the general public to explore the basic techniques of brickwork by making a chimney stack.

Visit our photogallery for images of the workshop

Find out more about brick conservation at HRP


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