Author Archives: Zoe Finlay

Don’t forget the birds!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

It may seem a little out-of-place here on a paper conservation blog but this is conservation – just of a different kind. Please remember to feed our birds during all this cold and snowy weather. This is a very difficult … Continue reading →

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‘Paper, An Elegy’ by Ian Sansom

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

There is a very nice book available which I would recommend to anyone interested in paper, its diversity and fascinating history, (honest)! ‘Paper: An Elegy’ by Ian Sansom, (2012) provides a very comprehensive overview of the subject with a wealth of interesting facts. … Continue reading →

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A very happy new year to all

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

A happy new year to all; I hope that you have had plenty of time to relax and recharge your batteries amidst the usual rush and mayhem of Christmas! I had a great time relaxing with family and friends as well … Continue reading →

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Happy Festivities!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

I would like to wish everyone a very happy festive season and a fantastic 2013! With very best wishes, Zoe

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Patrick Moore’s Letter

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

With the recent and very sad passing of the astronomer, Sir Patrick Moore, I have read several articles which highlighted the many letters Patrick used to send to astronomy enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, bashing out his considered and … Continue reading →

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Brantwood – a gem in the Lake District

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

On a recent trip to the Lake District, wet and windy weather gave me and my husband the perfect excuse to leave the fells and visit Brantwood, the home of the Victorian artist, art critic, writer and philanthropist, John Ruskin, … Continue reading →

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Check..1..2..3…

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

I really enjoyed delivering my presentation to my largest audience yet recently. This one even demanded a microphone and was well attended, with 119 people coming to listen to my talk on Paper Conservation. Each time I present the talk, I … Continue reading →

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Multi-coloured mould

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

I received an object into the studio recently which had what may be the worst mould I have ever seen on a paper object. Needless to say, it went straight into quarantine to reduce the risk of any spread of … Continue reading →

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Painting exhibition; Mansion House, Jesmond, Newcastle

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

I’m going to a John Nicholson and Dunelm Fine Art open evening tomorrow night which will mark the start of their 3-day exhibition at the Mansion House in Jesmond, Newcastle, (Wednesday to Saturday this week). Looking forward to seeing a great … Continue reading →

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(Un)covered Histories

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

You just never know what you may find. This can sometimes be true of family documents which undergo conservation. Today in the studio I removed a modern, browned and acidic backing board from a wedding certificate dated 1863. In contrast … Continue reading →

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