Conservation in Action: Tudor Pewter and other Metals
Spring cleaning at Sizergh continues with Tudor Pewter and other metals.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Sweet moulds, pap boats and bleeding bowls are just some of the fascinating pewter objects in Sizergh’s metals collection and will be on special display while they are condition checked and cleaned using pony hair brushes. The conservation team will be gently heating 17th century pewter chargers and plates using a hairdryer, before applying a thin coating of microcrystalline wax, to help protect against the dreaded pewter disease.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
When you arrive at the House, please ask a member of staff where the conservation event is taking place.
- Accessibility
Access to the first floor is up 26 steps, each around 15cm high. There are handrails either side of the staircase. Unfortunately, there is no ramp or lift available.
Upcoming events
Sizergh’s Spring Bird Challenge
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge.
House Tours
Meet some of the key characters in Sizergh’s history, delving into 800 years of history.
Guided Walk: Prehistoric Sizergh
Explore the traces of Sizergh’s prehistoric past, and its picturesque present, with a guided walk to Sizergh Fell. Booking is essential.