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We are really pleased to see this project come to fruition. Now John's diaries are available for researchers, students and community historians to use. many thanks to @kresenkernow @CicImpact and all volunteers. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…...

m.facebook.com/story.php?stor… Look at the amazing BBC feature on our latest project. It is amazing to see these incredible books gifted to Kresen Kernow.

youtu.be/rOrAUsTxTOE Here's a video from our latest fantastic project. Great work Eleanor!

Here are just some of the colourful, repurposed boards used by JJ Morris when binding his journals. He would often cut boards off exisiting notebooks or boxes and recycle them. These lovely surprises were revealed when removing covering paper for cleaning and repair.

Volume 6 (1926-37) is the behemoth of the JJ Morris collection. 132 pages feature ephemera, leaving the journal lopsided. This unwieldy textblock needed an extra support of alum-tawed skin sewn to the spine so that the structure can flex freely and securely when handled.

As we go through these wonderful journals, there’s evidence that their maker performed some conservation himself! Old rust stains suggest that ephemera were originally fastened with a metal pin. These were later removed, and the inserts reattached with a loop of thread instead!

Cleaning. Lots of cleaning. These journals were stored somewhere damp - perfect for mould growth. To handle and conserve them safely we’ve been cleaning every page of every journal in a fume extraction cupboard. #noisecancellingheadphones #impactheritage #bookpaperconservation

42 hand-bound journals, over 1,800 rusted staples, 612 pages of ephemera, 11 weeks, 2 graduate conservators... Discovered in a suitcase in front of a skip, follow this remarkable journey as we conserve these unique records of rural life in Cornwall dating from 1913 to 1981.

Full steam ahead for the Latymer Archive Project. This week intern Ann and I collected the 3 books that will be worked on. Another great project funded by @TheNMCT

Still needs a press but happy with this paper repair. #paperconservation #WheatStarchPaste #TapeIsEvil #drawing

A fantastic project that we are really excited to be part of. Working with @hepeuoe on the extraordinary collection of Cornish diaries. Thank you @TheNMCT Watch this space for more information #bookconservation #justthebeginning

Check out Codex Conservation's video! #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMFrcBkG1/

Celebrating the conservation of the prayer books with Canon Anne @CharterhouseEC1 an amazing talk from Dr Paula Gooder, canon chancellor @StPaulsLondon

Look at this amazing video about the #bookconservation on a Victorian Bible by Samantha Hare in the @Codex29123 workshop. Part of the #curious #cabinet project for @CharterhouseEC1 #archives. Incredible work Sam, it must have been so rewarding

Yet another amazing conservation project from @CicImpact lead by Samantha Hare in the @Codex29123 workshop, London. The book is from the @CharterhouseEC1 museum archives, #curious #cabinet project.

This video shows the conservation of the Book of Common Prayer, 1793 in its original binding. Wow Samantha Hare, great work!

@CicImpact Can't wait to see the full videos! Great work

As the Curious Cabinet Project for the Charterhouse Museum, a huge amount of work has been done, lead by Samantha Hare and including @Codex29123 and the Sussex Conservation Consortium. Here is a taster of the conservation work youtu.be/bdy99BVtZkc. with more to follow...