It’s time for Christmas cards! But also for us to sign off for 2020 – but we’ll be back for (a hopefully more normal) 2021
Some reminiscences of Judith Chantry from Jane Eagan
For the younger conservation professionals, I thought it might be nice to share some memories of the Chantry Library and Judith Chantry by those who knew and worked with her. For background to the Library and Judith, please see our website and the feature on Icon’s website here which includes a timeline of the library’s... Continue Reading →
Signs of the times
As conservators - and librarians - prepare to go back to our workplaces along with much of the rest of the country we are likely to find them carefully marked up to remind us to maintain social distancing. Evidence has been spotted outside the Chantry Library (and for the avoidance of public transport). If only... Continue Reading →
Happy Oak Apple Day!
It’s May 29th: Restoration Day (in the past a public holiday) - or more popularly Oak Apple Day, in tribute to the colourful account of the future Charles II escaping from the Parliamentarians after the Battle of Worcester by hiding in an oak tree. While not all book/paper conservators will necessarily celebrate the restoration of Charles... Continue Reading →
We regret the Chantry Library is closed until further notice. Please check the website for updates.
Merry Christmas – library closed period!
Have a lovely festive season! The Library will not be staffed until 7 January so we look forward to seeing you in the New Year. It may not reflect the real weather, but here is a shamelessly recycled snowman photo from our last post: