Author Archives: Zoe Finlay

Put the kettle on and settle down

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

What with all this snow we’re having, you may be foregoing your keep fit class, countryside walks or just looking for an excuse to not leave the house! So here are two very good excuses.. If you didn’t see them … Continue reading →

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January Newsletter – available soon!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

The January newsletter will be available this Friday. Check back to this blog on Friday morning for a link or keep an eye on my ‘Newsletter’ page on this site. If you’d like to be added to the email circulation … Continue reading →

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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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