Conservation and Reprographics Services

Conservation Services for Private Individuals and Businesses

Rachel Greenwood PGDip, MA Conservation and Digitisation Manager

Our conservation department can provide professional care for privately owned works on paper, photographs, and archival materials. All work is carried out to recognised conservation standards and tailored to the needs of each client.

What We Offer

Conservation of Works on Paper

We treat a wide range of paper‑based and photographic materials, including:

• Archival documents
• Maps and plans
• Prints and drawings
• Watercolours
• Photographic material, including historic processes

Repair and Stabilisation

We provide treatments that support and stabilise damaged items, including:

• Surface cleaning
• Repair of tears and losses
• Reduction of staining where appropriate
• Support and reinforcement of weakened areas

Storage Solutions

We create safe, long‑term storage options for:

• Historic documents
• Maps and plans
• Photographs
• Parchment

All materials used are archival‑grade and meet current best practice.

Mounting and Re‑Framing

We offer:

• Conservation‑grade mounts made to museum standards
• Re‑framing using appropriate materials
• Mounts and supports for exhibitions, books, and flat items

Advice and Training

We provide:

• Conservation and storage advice
• Condition surveys
• Training in handling, cleaning, and the use of conservation materials

Archive Storage

Completed work can be stored at the archive in strongrooms where:

• Temperature and humidity are controlled
• Security systems are in place
• Conditions meet current best practice for archival storage

Contact us for more information on the services we provide.

Reprographics Services for Private Individuals and Businesses

Our reprographics service provides high‑quality digitisation and printing for a wide range of materials, from family documents to large‑scale institutional projects.

Digitisation and Scanning

Scanning Works on Paper

We can digitise:

• Archives and manuscripts
• Maps and plans
• Prints and drawings
• Photographic material
• Watercolours

Digital Stitching

Items larger than A0 can be scanned in sections and digitally stitched to create a seamless reproduction.

Slide and Negative Scanning

Our flatbed systems allow safe scanning of:

• Glass plate negatives
• 35mm slides
• 35mm negative strips

Positive images can be supplied digitally or printed on photographic paper.

Document Reproduction

We produce high‑quality facsimiles for:

• Research
• Display
• Situations where originals are too fragile to handle

Large‑Scale Projects

We undertake digitisation projects for:

• Museums
• Art galleries
• Commercial firms
• Organisations
• Individuals

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Equipment and Technical Standards

We use the iCam Guardian, a system designed specifically for fragile and oversized materials. Its features include:

• Modular book cradles and supports for safe handling
• Interchangeable bases for different formats
• Minimal handling during capture
• High‑resolution digital imaging

Lighting for Delicate Materials

The system uses:

• High‑frequency, flicker‑free fluorescent lighting
• Adjustable light levels

Longevity‑Focused Printing

Our printing uses:

• High‑quality papers
• Pigment‑based inks with superior light‑fastness
• Weather‑resistant, low‑bronzing formulations
• Materials engineered for long‑term document authenticity (PTS‑certified)

On‑Site Conservator

A conservator is available to:

• Advise on handling
• Prepare items for digitisation
• Assess the safest and most appropriate methods

Archive Storage

Digitised or reproduced works can be temporarily stored in our strongrooms, where:

• Environmental conditions are monitored
• Security is robust
• Storage meets current best practice