An association of
people in York and its surrounding area who are actively engaged or interested,
in the Conservation of the cultural, historic and artistic heritage, or the
skills associated with conservation.
Objectives:
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To promote to a wider audience the
skills, knowledge and capabilities available in York, over a wide and growing
range of conservation specialisms, in order to attract additional work and
funding
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To build on York’s reputation as
a nationally and internationally recognised centre for conservation practice and
research, and for related craftsmanship by:
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Attracting additional
practitioners in the field of craft and conservation to settle and work in York
- Promoting York as the natural United Kingdom meeting place for conservation conferences, seminars, exhibitions etc
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Attracting more people to York to
learn about Conservation at both the theoretical and practical craft level
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Showing off the successful
conservation of York’s buildings. Archaeology, and related heritage
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Enabling more to be successfully
conserved
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To encourage and promote the
conservation of the cultural, historic and artistic heritage
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To encourage and facilitate the
training of more practitioners in the theory and skill of conservation
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To share York’s experience and
expertise on a worldwide scale with whoever can benefit from it