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Author Archives: Zoe Finlay
October Newsletter
My latest newsletter – the last one for 2012 – is now available on the page, ‘Newsletters’ or by clicking this link: October 2012 Newsletter – Zoe Finlay Paper Conservation I hope you enjoy it and find the article on … Continue reading
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October newsletter – out soon
I’m currently working away on my October newsletter which is due out on Friday 19th October. As always, just in time to read over your final morning coffee of the week! I always enjoy writing the newsletters and it makes it even more … Continue reading
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October’s Tynemouth Second Hand and Antiquarian Book Fair – final one of the 2012
Yes, incredibly, we are nearing the end of the year already and the final Tynemouth Second Hand and Antiquarian Book Fair will be held as usual on Sunday 21st October, 10am-4pm on the platform of Tynemouth station. The October fair … Continue reading
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Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ – fascinating video of the scroll
Here is a fascinating video of Jack Kerouac’s continuous manuscript scroll for ‘On The Road’ being given a very rare unrolling by its conservator, Jim Carey. Jack Kerouac’s scroll rolls into London The 120-feet long scroll was pieced together by Kerouac so … Continue reading
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Watercolour Painting in the 19th century
North-east Fine Art dealers, John Nicholson and Dunelm Fine Art, recently invited me to submit an article for their new website. As they have a particularly good collection of watercolour paintings, (in particular, many of the Northumberland coast), I decided that my article … Continue reading
Buckets of rain…buckets of tears…
‘..got all them buckets coming out of my ears’… as Bob Dylan lamented in his song. It sprang to my mind as I watched the rain falling yet again, (where is it all coming from)? I sincerely hope that your home is … Continue reading
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Lighting the losses
I’ve just upgraded my old light box for a much larger version which is going to be fantastic for carrying out many of my paper repairs. To be suitable for paper conservation light boxes need to meet several requirements such as … Continue reading
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Victorian wallpaper discovered in old York building
During a recent trip to York, I couldn’t resist popping into ‘Duttons for Buttons’, a tiny haberdashery shop which has been there for many years and which I remember passing regularly as a small child. I was delighted to find … Continue reading
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York National Book Fair
I went to the York National Book Fair yesterday, the largest second hand and antiquarian book fair in Europe. Despite my arrival on the second day of this two-day PFA event, there were still plenty of customers around and many beautiful … Continue reading
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Sony develop a paper-powered battery
I’ve just come across this (admittedly rather old) news article which I think is really quite exciting. Sony have developed a new prototype paper-powered battery which could allow customers to use their products (including mobile phones) by using waste paper-powered batteries. Shredded … Continue reading
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Zoe Finlay Paper Conservation 