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York Minster East Window rescued from fire |
 On New Year’s Eve, the 600-year old Great East window of York Minster was threatened by a fire which broke out in an office at the minster’s stonemasons’ yard. The window – acknowledged to be a masterpiece and one of the most important medieval stained glass windows in the world - is currently undergoing conservation.
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Conservators find “air tractor” |
The remains of the first aeroplane ever taken to Antarctica have been uncovered by conservators undertaking work on the wooden huts used as a base for the expeditions led over 1911-12 by Australian explorer Douglas Mawson. The plane - a single-engine Vickers - was part of the expedition by over 1911-12. The plane saw service as a motorised sledge, with its wings left back in England following an accident. It was eventually abandoned as its engine was unable to withstand such low temperatures. Preserving the plane is a key part of the conservators mission. The conservators’ ongoing blog and further information can be read on the Mawson’s huts website.
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Architects’ Conservation Register criticised |
The Royal Incorporation of British Architects (RIBA) faces criticism over plans to launch a register of conservation architects this spring. Complaints came chiefly from the body running the existing register: Architects Accredited in Building Conservation - AABC) Read more....
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The Clothworkers' Foundation Travel Bursaries - NEW guidelines |
 Awards of up to £1,000 to help qualified conservators to attend events
directly relevant to their discipline.Bursaries will be awarded
throughout the year, subject to availability of funding.The new application form and guidelines can be downloaded here . Further information can be found on their website
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Heritage groups link up to release manifesto |
 The country’s leading heritage organisations will next week issue an election manifesto calling for sweeping reforms to the sector. Following a major consultation of its members, umbrella group Heritage Link, will use its annual heritage day on 2nd December (www.heritagelink.org.uk ) to challenge the three main political parties to end neglect of heritage. It will propose measures including legislation to streamline heritage protection, fully restore levels of National Lottery support, investing in local authority expertise and cutting VAT on repair and restoration.
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A provisional survey has been completed regarding the current damage suffered by museums and galleries in Haiti. To find out more, please click