Melinda Hey

Textile conservator And you may ask yourself ‘Well, how did I get here?’ Usually a bit peckish.

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@docrussjackson @elonmusk ‘This tool…’

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@ergopropterhoc1 I did, the first series I just wanted something to watch, more than it being compelling, started the 2nd but suddenly just didn’t care 6/10 on a good day

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@ergopropterhoc1 @rhodri He’s on Bluesky…

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Photo credits the V&A and The Landi Company

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Our friend and mentor Sheila Landi died this week.
A pioneer in textile conservation, she was also a painter. She loved pubs, talking, art and wine, she was scary, stylish, charming, fun, smart. She was many things but mainly she was always Sheila and she will be missed.

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@deathofbuckley I’ll just grab my cardigan and I’ll be with you

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@rocking_bob Is that the musical genius Michael Flatley?

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@ergopropterhoc1 At least they’re all in one place

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@bushontheradio Sea Power at Krankenhaus this year, bloody lovely

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@SoozUK @KathyBurke Genius

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@Gabriel_Pogrund @patrickkmaguire And?

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@katephillips29 Reminiscent of the pew ends in Eynesbury St Mary’s

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@sk_oneseventwo Ooh this is great!

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On fire here…

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Following vacuum tests, we surface cleaned ‘Fire’ in preparation for wet cleaning 🔥 #conservation #tapestry @burghleyhouse

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@Mr_Dave_Haslam I think I spy Travis, DJ of Carwash fame?

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Speedy aren’t we?!

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Conservation begins on @burghleyhouse‘s 17th century Vanderbank tapestry ‘Fire’, one of the three elements #tapestries which have hung in the 2nd George State Room since 1770. Look out for further posts and follow along for the #conservation journey.

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@chris_hawkins @BedfordEsquires @OFalafel for Fat Dog!

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@Clair_Slade lol Richard even!

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@Clair_Slade Loved it! Props to you and Tochrad for making to ALL happen

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@ergopropterhoc1 First quiet one for a while, I’m doing my best not to feel bad about not achieving much*
*Anything