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From Walk in Safes to Nuclear Bunkers....

Posted by: Blog Administrator on Feb 15, 2011

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A year into my one and a half year contract I am responsible for locating and collecting the files and papers produced by the District Councils. Spanning a period from 1974 to 2009 this means some of the files are 35 years old. Unsure what to expect, it has and continues to be a very rewarding role meeting lots of people in a great many roles and locations, who are all passionate about preserving the history of the county.

 North Wiltshire District Council Minute Books

                                                                     North Wiltshire District Council Minute Books

Why start collecting now?




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Preserving the Past for the Future – A New Exhibition at Mere Museum

Posted by: Blog Administrator on Jan 18, 2011

Mere Museum is celebrating the start of 2011 with their new conservation themed exhibition entitled ‘Preserving the Past for the Future’ and staff from the Wiltshire Council Conservation and Museums Advisory Service teams were privileged to be invited to the opening on 4 January for a sneak preview.

 A Gladstone Bag, c.1882

A Gladstone Bag, c.1882

The exhibition shows the range of objects conserved by the Conservation team for the museum over the years with photographs showing the objects before treatment alongside the actual objects after treatment, together with informative panels about the conservation treatments used.




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