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Conservation in action: Caring for the book collection

Find out how the House Team care for the book collection at Knightshayes

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

See conservation in action with the House Team as they inspect, monitor and record the book collection here at Knightshayes. Discover the techniques used to ensure each book is cared for and maintained as part of the conservation of the house and collection within it.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

The team will be working in the Smoking Room within the house.

Accessibility

Step-free access is available on the ground floor of the house where the team will be working.

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on
5 Aug to 2 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
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on
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at
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on
5 Aug to 1 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
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Heritage Open Days: Knightshayes 

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on
13 Sep to 14 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
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