THE first in a series of 'Conservation Days' has been held to celebrate the collection of a historical York house.
Treasurer’s House hosted its first event on Monday, to give the public chance to get a closer look at its collection of antiques - which includes oak chairs, ornate garden statues, century-old wooden floors and fragile ornaments - and see how it is cared for by the conservation team.
Visitors can speak with the conservation team as they work on the hundreds of antiques, which were collected by philanthropist Frank Green and put on show at his Yorkshire home behind the Minster, now operated by the National Trust.
Monday's event focused on polishing three 17th Century oak chairs, and the next event - on Monday, August 27 - will look at garden statues. Future events on Mondays, September 10 and 24, will focus on the 'bit box', which includes a finger belonging to King Charles II, and caring for historic floors, respectively.
Normal admission charges apply, with free entry to National Trust members. For more information phone 01904 624247 or go to nationaltrust.org.uk/treasurershouse
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