Oxford Conservators' Group

The organisation for conservators of all disciplines working in and around the Oxford area. New members welcome! To join email [email protected]

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

@MarjorywithaY @ChantryLibrary It tasted good too!

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

It was so interesting to hear from some of the authors - the book is an incredible achievement all round! Special thanks to @mclees_fiona for travelling to join us for this special event at the @ChantryLibrary 😊

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

Don't forget - 🎄Christmas social TONIGHT at the Kings Arms. We will be in the back room from 5pm - hope to see you there (Christmas jumpers optional but very much appreciated 🤩) 🎄❄️🌟

[Rare Book School @rarebookschool]

Don't forget: RBS scholarship applications are due 11/1. Each year we offer 40 scholarships, including those sponsored by @BibSocAmer, T. Kimball Brooker/@CaxtonClub, @ABAA49 Southeast Chapter, @ASECSOffice, & @DCRareBookGroup--to name just a few! https://t.co/0NW16Cezfs

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

Thank you @ChantryLibrary for hosting our new web page!

https://t.co/BOYZ0Fkd5J

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

Find out more about some of the exciting discoveries found so far: https://t.co/Fyp2IDk6dW

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

What a fantastic tour last week, hosted by @bodleianlibs Senior Photographer and ARCHiOx Project Lead John Barrett. It was fascinating to learn more about the 3D imaging of collections taking place in collaboration with @FactumFound , and to see some of the results 🤩

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

WE'RE BACK!! What a week it's been! Our first in-person events for many many months including tours, a pub social, and of course biscuits

[The C Word @thecwordpodcast]

New episode! 💎

Together with special co-host @WilliamHawkesCS we have a chat about caring for shiny things: from gorgeous gemstones to marvellous minerals! 🪨

Tune in here: https://t.co/468CcCuUjt

#conservation #podcasts #geology #gemstones #minerals #conservators

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

@backinastitch It was great to meet you Kat! Hopefully see you at another event soon😊

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

What a great turn out! We are looking forward to many more in-person events ahead. Keep an eye on your inbox for our next newsletter with all the details for what's next...🥳

[Bodleian Libraries @bodleianlibs]

Teamwork makes the dream work: badger edition.

Two badgers pull a third along with a stick, while others excavate and pile earth onto it for removal.

From a 13th c. Bestiary (MS. Bodl. 764)
#NationalBadgerDay
#BadgerDay
https://t.co/okzicSLWPK

[ARA South East and London @ARASouthEast]

📢ARA South East & London Training event📢

'Managing Sensitive Collections'
Addressing the challenges of working with sensitive materials.

14 November 10am-3pm Paul Mellon Centre, London.

Members free, non-members £10

Link below ⬇️

https://t.co/zu9HbdLovg

[IF Oxford @Oxford_IF]

1 day to go
Blast off with IF Oxford starting tomorrow. Don’t delay making your plans to come along
…FILTER EVENTS on the Festival website by engagement theme. Try ARTS & CULTURE
https://t.co/8Qbc1I4UMG
@Pegatweet @OVADA_Gallery @OxfordPlayhouse @Neon_Dance @MechAnimalCo

[Historic Libraries Forum @HistLibForum]

Save the date!!
Our annual conference will take place at Trinity College, Cambridge, on Friday 25 November 2022.
More details to follow!

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

@BrianaIppolito We have added an extra slot due to demand and could squeeze you in at midday on Wednesday 12 October. (Tour lasts approx. 1hr) Meet at 11.55am at the reader's entrance to the Western Library. Let us know if you can make it!

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

Places still available for our tour of the ARCHiOx Project, based at the Bodleian & in partnership with the Factum Foundation. See how 3D scanning is bringing heritage objects to life! 28 September 1-2.30pm, get in touch to book your place!

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

Feel free to join us for one or both parts!

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

Our 1st in-person event of 2022 will be next Tuesday 11 October at 5pm! We will gather @ChantryLibrary to meet new librarian @MarjorywithaY for a tour of the space & a conservation book sale! Followed by a pub social at the Kings Arms on Parks Rd from 5.30pm.
See you there! 🥳

[Oxford Conservators' Group @OxConGroup]

We have a shiny new website, kindly hosted by @ChantryLibrary, check it out here: https://t.co/o6EkGUeaBu