Volunteers

Work on the care of the collection has to continue on a daily basis. While the conservation of Osprey progresses, we have also been turning our attention to re-organising the stores and the smaller items in our care. It’s an exciting journey of discovery every time we open a box or lift layers of tissue paper. Ranging from early essentials such as lifebelts and fenders to more luxurious tablecloths, tea sets and silver spoons, many of these small objects are rare and precious survivors and raise interesting conservation issues. The library and archive pose another enjoyable challenge, as we organise and preserve existing information while remaining alert for new material and research opportunities.

We are fortunate in having such a dedicated team of volunteers to help us in this work behind the scenes. From archivists to engineers, they offer us the benefit of their existing expertise while remaining open to developing new skills. We will be presenting profiles of some of our volunteers in future newsletters. If you’d like to join them, do get in touch.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like to find out more please contact us.

Margaret Reid
Curator