Conservation in Action – Ship models in focus
Knole, Sevenoaks · 31 October 2026
Image: KnoleConservators from the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio work on 18th century ship models from Arlington Court in Devon at Knole, near Sevenoaks, on 31 October 2026 from 11:00 to 16:00. The collection includes 36 models made by French prisoners held in British prisons during the Napoleonic Wars. Volunteers are available to explain the conservation process and answer questions, and the event suits visitors of all ages with an interest in history or conservation.
Highlights
- Watch conservators at work on 18th century ship models
- Volunteers on hand to explain the conservation process
- Free to attend, booking recommended
Getting there
Knole, TN15 0RP
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