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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We're launching a BRAND NEW COURSE! 🎉 Designed to support graduates without a background in Conservation, the MCons Conservation of Cultural Heritage is a new two-year masters. 🔗 Course info: lncn.ac/mcons2026 🔗 Webinar: lncn.ac/mconswebinar @uolhumanities.bsky.social @jimchesh.bsky.social

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Join me for this brand new webinar on 10th December 2025, where I'll be talking about how historic interiors can be used to tell new stories of houses, and the people who lived in them. 🔗 www.lincolnconservation.co.uk/training/onl... @jimchesh.bsky.social @uolhumanities.bsky.social

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I'm dipping my toe back into historical whodunnits for a change of scene at the moment, but 'The Butchering Art' is indeed on my list.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Thank you! I might well take you up on that once the dust has settled. I definitely met some characters on my 18th c. travels, whose stories aren't only deserving of academic attention.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Oh, hey, I'm the newbie here! My first book is still a long way off. To write something that reaches more than only academic readers though - with a story like Gillies' that blends good history with a human story - that's the dream.

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🖼️ Finally for 2025, our own @leahww.bsky.social will be leading the December event, which will ask what can be learned by listening closely to historic interiors. 🔗 Full details and booking via www.lincolnconservation.co.uk/training/onl... 3/4 @uolhumanities.bsky.social

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

📷 This will be followed in November by a talk about integrating modern digital methods for conservation with their traditional counterparts. 2/4 @uolhumanities.bsky.social

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

New affordable heritage CPD series 📢 Our colleagues at Lincoln Conservation have just launched their new online heritage CPD series for professionals and students. 🗓️ The first event, coming up on 15 October, will look at archiving difficult heritage inclusively. 1/4 @uolhumanities.bsky.social

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I'm seriously behind the times (a lengthy PhD will do that to you) but I'd like it to be known how wonderful 'The Facemaker' by @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social is. My first proper postdoctoral read, and what a joy it was - absorbing, well researched and, above all, full of heart and humanity. A triumph 👏

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

A statement in support of our colleagues in National Trust properties and conservation studios around the country. #conservation #culturalheritage #heritage #objectconservation #conservator #textileconservation #textileconservator #objectsconservation #nationaltrust @jimchesh.bsky.social

Beige text against a burnt orange background reads: As individuals and a team, the academic and technical staff within the University of Lincoln's department of Conservation are shocked and saddened to learn of the redundancies taking place within National Trust conservation studios and properties. The National Trust has been a sector leader in the care and conservation of our shared cultural heritage for generations, and a beacon to which our students look for inspiration, guidance, and experience. We are concerned for what the cuts may mean for emerging professionals and the conservation sector, but we send our heartfelt thanks to each and every National Trust colleague - past and present - who has supported us in our educational and research aims over the years. We are standing with you in solidarity, as one conservation community. October 2025.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I'm indescribably proud to have graduated with a PhD in Conservation and Restoration yesterday evening, in the beautiful surroundings of Lincoln Cathedral, watched over by @uolhumanities.bsky.social colleagues, and alongside @uolconservation.bsky.social students. A perfect day, that I'll treasure.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

What a brilliant first day at the @womenshistnet.bsky.social conference! 👏 Thanks to those who came to hear me speak about the Hussey sisters this morning - it was a privilege to tell you their story♀️ Thanks also to the WHN team for trusting me to chair an excellent panel on visual arts 🎨

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Also a shout out to secondary school teacher Mr Freeman, who called every girl in every class Gert, and who stood on the little stage in his classroom acting out the bubonic plague. I think he'd be pleased at where this Gert took his lessons.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

I don't want to name them publicly, but the lecturer who - in our first seminar on C20th literature - told us that the BA of our degree title stood for 'Bullsh*t Artistry' as we were there to form our own arguments (which may be wrong).

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

I see your Picasso potato, @lyndaskipper.bsky.social and raise you a French bean growing through a hole in a leaf. @jimchesh.bsky.social

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

What do an elephant, teacake, and a conference have in common? 🐘🍫 🧑‍🏫 Find out in a new blog by students Amy and Anna! history.lincoln.ac.uk/2025/08/13/f... @uolhumanities.bsky.social @jimchesh.bsky.social @lyndaskipper.bsky.social @icontextilegroup.bsky.social 📸 National Trust Images/Jon Scrimshaw

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

⚠️ Job Alert ⚠️ ❓ Collections Assistant 📍 Welbeck Abbey, Worksop 🗓️ Closes 26 August 2025 🔗 www.welbeck.co.uk/collections-... #conservation #culturalheritage #heritage #conservationjobs #heritagejobs #museumjobs

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

I'd like to congratulate myself (and BBC Good Food) on a very fine plum cake. Recommended if you're still trying to use your harvest up, @jimchesh.bsky.social @lyndaskipper.bsky.social

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

In my next life I'd like to be symmetrical, so I don't have to trace off pattern pieces twice and make adjustments to each side separately 🤬

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Enjoy! Our plum tree has overreached itself this year and made so much fruit that two branches snapped. Remedial action was needed today, so jam was also made here (not by me as I was writing a conference paper, but I'll enjoy the taste test). On leave now for a(nother) week 👌

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

⚠️ Job Alert ⚠️ ❓ Scientific Cataloguers 📍 Historic Royal Palaces 🗓️ Closes 18 August 2025 🔗 hrp.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G... #conservation #culturalheritage #heritage #conservationjobs #heritagejobs #museumjobs #conservationscience #heritagescience

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Graduation place, gowning, and photography arranged for 15 Sept 🎉 Floppy hat here I come! Hope you've registered, @lyndaskipper.bsky.social & @jimchesh.bsky.social - this is a celebration of your hard work, too!

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

⚠️ Job Alert ⚠️ Closes on Monday, so don't delay! ❓ Assistant Conservator 📍 National Library of Scotland 🗓️ Closes 21 July 🔗 nls.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/... #conservation #culturalheritage #heritage #conservationjobs #heritagejobs #libraryjobs #library #bookconservation #paperconservation

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

⚠️ Job Alert ⚠️ ❓Tapestry Conservation Intern 📌 Historic Royal Palaces 🗓️ Closes 28 July 2025 🔗 hrp.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G... #conservation #culturalheritage #heritage #conservationjobs #heritagejobs #museumjobs #textileconservation #tapestry #tapestryconservation

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

A bit of industrial heritage today at Papplewick Pumping Station. Each of these beams weighs 13 tonnes, but the grace of their movement is hypnotic.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Tea with Charlotte Hayes of Covent Garden in my garden this afternoon. Because even though I've completed my PhD I'm not ready to leave the 18th century. #CoventGardenLadies #Harlots #18thcentury #georgian #history #skystorian

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I'm really looking forward to presenting one of the stories that didn't make it into my thesis at this event. Registration is free, open to everyone, and the event is wholly online!

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Excellent - time for a bit more Wimbledon and ice tea then 🙂

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I haven't seen any in our garden, so I'm a bit jealous now! Back to work (from home) on Monday. Unless I'm needed before?

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Fruit from the allotment + supermarket rewards voucher = free jam 😋🫙

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Huge kudos to Jannik Sinner for helping to pack Dmitrov's bag after he was injured, and for treating his belongings with such careful respect. It really is the simple things that matter. #Wimbledon #BBCSport #Tennis

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Yesterday's rain made weeding the allotment squash patch and planting out gherkins so much easier (if muddier) this morning. The leeks and baby corn planted before the heatwave are looking OK too. Hope your plot also enjoyed the weather @jimchesh.bsky.social @isochesh.bsky.social ☔🌱

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Your beans and corn are further on than ours 👍

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

We were going to go down and plant our gherkins out later, but I think that might have to be put on hold until tomorrow. Maybe I'll do some sewing today instead.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Our allotment will be a quagmire, but also very grateful.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I really enjoyed learning about Raku ceramic techniques today, with friends. The second (white) pot is partially decorated with fur from our pet ferret, Diesel ❤️

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I'm on leave at the moment (and also don't work on Fridays) so I won't be on strike tomorrow, but solidarity with my colleagues who are. Having had confirmation of my PhD award from Lincoln just today, I'd like to feel confident of being able to continue using it after September.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

The big fan is keeping the ferret cool, sooo...

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Welcome to summer. We had cookies, but they've melted 🥵 #notglasto

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

⚠️ Job Alert ⚠️ ❓ Heritage Assistant 📍 North Kesteven District Council 🗓️ Closes 30 June 2025 🔗 jobs.n-kesteven.gov.uk/nkclive_webr... #conservation #culturalheritage #heritage #conservationjobs #heritagejobs #museumjobs

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

⚠️ Job Alert ⚠️ ❓ Project Conservator (Hill House) 📍 National Trust for Scotland 🗓️ Closes 29 June 🔗 www.nts.org.uk/volunteering... #conservation #culturalheritage #heritage #conservationjobs #heritagejobs #museumjobs

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

If anyone was thinking of doing a 10 hour day at work and an open evening with a full-on cold, my advice is: don't. Thanks to my colleagues and visitors for kindly tolerating my sniffing and coughing though!

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Revisiting gender theory in the early throes of a cold was not on my bingo card for this weekend. But the thesis corrections need to be done, so on I go 🤧 #PhD #phdlife #research #academicsky #skystorians

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Back at Doddington Hall today, for the first time since passing my #PhD viva, to give our @uolconservation.bsky.social postgraduate students a personalised, end of year tour of this very special country house ❤️ @jimchesh.bsky.social @uolhumanities.bsky.social

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Beautifully executed lace ruff. From my visit to The Harley Foundation, Welbeck yesterday.

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Dr Leah Warriner-Wood (she/her) @leahww.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I had no idea what my first non-working and non-PhD'ing day would involve when I woke up this morning. But I definitely didn't have seeing a Lely and a Michaelangelo on my bingo card! 🤯 Oh, and there was tapestry too 😁

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Conservation at University of Lincoln @uolconservation.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Behind the Glass: a Conservation Exhibition by final year BA(Hons) Conservation of Cultural Heritage students 🗓️ 2-13 June 📍 University of Lincoln 🎟️ No booking necessary 💷 Free entry 🔗 lncn.ac/behindglass @jimchesh.bsky.social @uolhumanities.bsky.social @lincolnmedieval.bsky.social

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