Conserving architectural treasures: the Mary Rose

By Stephen Kennett Stephen Kennett Stephen Kennett 2006-07-08T00:00:00

The remains of the Mary Rose must be sprayed constantly with preservative to prevent it from further deterioration. This process will continue up until 2012, when the hull will be dried - a process that is expected to take another four to five years.

Source: The Mary Rose Trust

A scheme to preserve and display the Mary Rose along with its artefacts for the first time marks the start of a special on design for conservation. Also featured are projects for the Bovington Museum, the British Library and the Sistine Chapel – but first, Stephen Kennett brings you the ...

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