Art Happens – Conservation of our 15th century Flemish Altarpiece
We have had some fantastic news regarding the start of our redisplay and conservation of the 15th century Flemish altarpiece
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19 Nov 2014
Meet the New Conservation Interns
Hello everybody! I am writing this to introduce myself. I am Maria Pardos, one of the new ICON textile conservation
Conservation Internships: Skills For The Future
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting conservation interns on paid placements from October 2014. Thanks to
‘A Moorland Road’ by Sir Charles Holmes
In 1937, the Art Fund purchased ‘A Moorland Road’ by Sir Charles Holmes and presented it to The Bowes Museum.
‘Shafts of Light: Mining Art in the Great Northern Coalfield’ installation
We have had a great first week installing our next exhibition ‘Shafts of Light: Mining Art in the Great Northern
Conservation of Turner’s ‘Lowther Castle – Evening’: Week 3
Thursday 21st of November was the last day of cleaning the Turner in the Gallery! It has been interesting being
Conservation of Turner’s ‘Lowther Castle – Evening’: Week 2
The removal of the thick varnish layer continues to make a huge difference to the look of the painting, revealing
Conservation of Turner’s ‘Lowther Castle – Evening’
The Conservation of The J.M.W. Turner Oil Painting Lowther Castle: Westmoreland, the Seat of the Earl of Lonsdale: North-West View
Walk Along the River Greta to Brignall Old Church
On 3 April the snowed had melted enough for me to join Michael Rudd on his guided walk along the
The Year in Highlights…2012
Wow! What a year for the Museum. As well as the permanent collections which were admired by thousands of visitors,
Paintings Conservation: Fruit and Vegetables with Figures in the Background
I am a painting conservation student currently studying at Northumbria University. This summer I was give the wonderful opportunity to
Royal Doors in Make Over!
There are two magnificently mirrored large doors that lead you into the Centre Picture Gallery on the second floor. John Bowes
Christmas All Wrapped Up at The Bowes Museum
Been doing some publicity shots today for our week of Christmas activities – starting on 19th December with our renowned
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