The Director of the University Museum Oxford asks: “Why are so many museums seriously short of funds and some failing. Who are museums for? Who will pay? Who will choose?” Paperback.  114 pages.  In new condition.  Cat No 4962

Large paperback.  50 pages.  In very good clean condition.  Cat No 4928

Paperback.  52 pages.  New condition.  Cat No 4917

Paperback.  192 pages.  In near new condition.  Cat No 4878

An elaborate and comprehensive report on the problem of redundant churches and how to save, maintain and re-purpose those whose falling congregations and maintenance costs become burdensome with an emphasis not only on the older Anglican churches but, often more pressing, the difficulties faced b

Insect pests cause irreversible damage to natural history ethnographic, textile and general collections in museums.  This book identifies the problems and gives practical advice on the detection, prevention and control of insect pests in museum stores.

A report of a committee set up by the Central Council for the Care of Churches surveying methods of preservation of frescoes and tempera in Britain and Scandinavia and Germany.  A second section deals with the defects of wall structures which bear the paintings.

Traces the seventy-five year history of the Council for the Care of Churches with case studies on the early work of the Council, and specific notes on church furnishings and redundant churches.  Paperback.  130 pages.  Bibliography.  Good clean condition.

The author offers practical advice on ways to make good use of buildings and a wealth of helpful information on foundations, roofs, walls, floors, woodworm, rot, damp, as well as restoration suggestions for chimneys, fireplaces, windows, and plasterwork.

Attractive illustrated record of conservation projects undertaken in recent years by architect craft builders Herbert Read Ltd - Berkeley Castle, National Maritime Museum, Hampton Court, Stokesay Castle, etc.  Paperback.  48 pages.  Lacks slip-case, otherwise new condition.