Essential reading for all those interested in the care of historic houses and their collections. It gives practical guidance on how to care for fragile interiors and how to display furnishings and objects within their historic context. It also includes the latest thinking on housekeeping theory and practice.
Founded to preserve and provide access to places of natural beauty or historical significance, the National Trust is one of the world’s leading conservation organisations dedicated to preserving Britain’s landscape. From ancient forests to historic houses and gardens, the Trust looks after more than a quarter of a million hectares of land, including over 770 miles of coastline and thousands of archaeological monuments across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.