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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Delighted we could support this project: a very important collection conserved and an excellent- and terrifically successful training opportunity. A really brilliant project!

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Great stuff! We're currently funding the conservation of a 3/4-century CE parchment codex of Homer's Odyssey @thejohnrylands.bsky.social. A multi-disciplinary team is analysing, imaging, conserving & curating the manuscript - the new techniques being developed will be widely shared.

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This part-time, 12-month, post of Assistant Conservator at the wonderful Hampshire Archives was made possible by NMCT's grant for the conservation of the Winchester Cathedral rolls. A great opportunity to work on a fascinating collection. careers.newjob.org.uk/HCC/job/Winc...

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Assistant Conservator (Paper and Archives)

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

*JOB KLAXON* Scroll down this link to find a great opportunity: a full-time book and paper conservator post at Nottingham Archives! isw.changeworknow.co.uk/inspire_cult...

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Inspire: Culture, Learning & Libraries Careers

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Delighted to have enabled Dorset History Centre to acquire this Royal inspeximus charter of Edward II (1284-1327), 1313 relating to Forde Abbey, Dorset. A rare document and an important addition to the collections. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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King's 1313 royal charter to Forde Abbey joins county archives

The 700-year-old parchment document from Edward II details privileges for the monks of Forde Abbey.

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

And thank you from @thenmct.bsky.social too! Our annual report also features all conservation grants last year and has a focus on long term benefits plus some of our partnerships that greatly increase what we can achieve. Our AR is a stunner too! (admittedly thanks to the same brilliant designer)

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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📣 We're hiring: Conservator (AKII) 2-year fixed-term contract Join the National Library of Ireland to help conserve nationally significant collections, including parchment, manuscripts and early printed works relating to the Normans in Ireland. ⭐ Info + #apply by 31 July: ow.ly/X9Op50ZkZKj

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The new Book & Paper Conservation programme at @glasgow.ac.uk's Kelvin Centre has got off to a great start. As it's the first year there are just 4 students, numbers will increase in future years. Here's a blog from them about their first semester. iconscotland.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/b...

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Book and Paper MPhil, Glasgow

By Teagan Kimbro, Anna McNulty, Charlotte Pryke and Brittany Wallace Date: January 2026 Students, (from left) Brittany Wallace, Anna McNulty, Teagan Kimbro, and Charlotte Pryke posing with paper sa…

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Together, our consortium is already funding conservation interns in manuscripts, musical instruments, horology & scientific instruments and industrial heritage. Modern materials & tapestry will start this year. Any funders out there want to join our consortium and help make a real difference?

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We are part of a consortium funding conservation internships, others are Pilgrim,Swire, Radcliffe, Anna Plowden and Idlewild and Julia Rausing Trusts. Currently calling for EOIs from those interested in hosting the tapestry conservation internship. See www.icon.org.uk/resource/cal...

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Call for Hosts: Tapestry Conservation Internship

Icon is inviting organisations to express interest in hosting a fully funded internship focused on tapestry conservation

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

A recording from our FNL Briefing on AIL & the Cultural Gifts Scheme is available now! 1.5hrs long & packed with info. and advice. Main speakers: Anastasia Tennant, Joan Winterkorn and @camlibresearch.bsky.social. Thanks to @rluk.ac.uk for making it possible. www.fnl.org.uk/resources/fn...

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FNL Briefing on AIL & the Cultural Gifts Scheme

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

There's still time to sign up for this event - all you need to know about AIL and the Cultural Gifts Scheme!!

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Delighted that we were able to award a grant to fund the conservation of the wonderful Bury Psalter.

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

*JOBS KLAXON* - a fantastic opportunity to work on the NMCT-funded project to conserve Winchester Cathedral account and court rolls, late 13th century to c1540 at the terrific Hampshire Archives. Spread the word! careers.newjob.org.uk/HCC/job/Winc...

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Assistant Conservator

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Sign up for our FNL Briefing (free, online) on March 11 on Acceptance in Lieu, the Cultural Gifts Scheme & Private Treaty Sales. Speakers include Anastasia Tennant, Mark Purcell & Joan Winterkorn (huge thanks to @rluk.ac.uk for helping make this possible) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fnl-briefi...

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FNL Briefing: Acceptance in Lieu and the Cultural Gifts Scheme

This virtual Briefing by FNL will explain how Acceptance in Lieu (AIL), Cultural Gifts Schemes (CGS), and private treaty sales work.

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Thanks to our 2020 grant @uonlibraries.bsky.social conserved the collection of Thos. Hine, Nottingham Architect, dating from 17C-19C. The collection was too fragile for access but it's now been digitised & the online catalogue was just launched! mss-cat.nottingham.ac.uk/Calmview/

Image from the event held to launch the online catalogue of the collectioin of Thomas Hine.

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Several years ago, @thenmct.bsky.social gave a conservation grant to Conwy Archives for conservation of 150+ Foulkes cinema plans from the 1930s. In many cases the plans (together with occasional photographs and job files also in the collection) represent all that survives of the buildings.

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Christopher de Hamel, expert in medieval manuscripts, gave a 'magnificent' lecture this week on the 13th-century Sarum Master Bible. The packed lecture was at @salisburycathedral.bsky.social, to which FNL donated the Bible last year. The Bible is on display in the Cathedral until 2nd November.

Christopher de Hamel talking about the Sarum Master Bible to a rapt audience. Courtesy of Salisbury Cathedral

An opening of the Sarum Master Bible - folio 585 Apocalypse, with initial of St John as a medieval scribe, writing his Revelation. Image courtesy of Salisbury Cathedral.

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

*Jobs klaxon* A fantastic opportunity to train future generations of book & paper conservators and be part of the dynamic team at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social's Kelvin Centre for Conservation & Cultural Heritage Research. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...

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Lecturer in Paper Conservation and/or Book & Archival Materials Conservation (R&T or LTS)

Job Purpose To lead (Grade 8) and develop (Grade 7 and 8) research-led practical and theoretical aspects of book, archival materials and paper conservation of our new MPhil in Book & Archiva...

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Glamorgan Archives Archifau Morgannwg @glamarchives.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Work on the William Burges plans & drawings of Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch continues in our conservation studio This is a ground plan of the castle, showing the site, along with the canal and dock feeder beyond the outer castle walls Thanks to the @thenmct.bsky.social for supporting this work

A coloured, hand-drawn ground plan of Cardiff Castle showing the keep in the upper corner, along with the lawn, new buildings, and the canal and dock feeder.

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Delighted to be supporting the conservation of this amazing archive!

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The London Archives @thelondonarchives.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

📣 Have you ever wondered what our Conservation Team get up to? Or how we look after our 100km of records? Join our behind the scenes tour of the Conservation Studio at The London Archives next week! 📅 2pm Thursday 19 June Book tickets below 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-visit-to... #archives

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A Visit to Conservation

Explore behind the scenes in the Conservation studio at The London Archives

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Want to bid but your archive/library lacks the funds? Don't forget that you can apply to us for an acquisition grant and we can make speedy decisions!

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

NMCT Trustee, Victoria Stevens ACR @tinmillpress.bsky.social, will be contributing to the conservation programme at the ARA Conference in August: @araukie.bsky.social @araconference.bsky.social She can tell you all about @thenmct.bsky.social's conservation grants so seek her out!

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

JOB KLAXON! A great opportunity to lead the exciting new MPhil Books and Archival Materials Conservation programme at the Kelvin Centre @uofglasgow.bsky.social which also offers MPhil Textile Conservation. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...

Two images showing aspects of book and paper conservation. The first shows a white leather binding being stitched and the second showing a page with writing on it, with areas of loss. Fingers are holding tweezers which are in turn holding a fragment of the manuscript by the page, in the location from which it has become detached.

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

…and in 2008 we helped @uorspeccoll.bsky.social acquire the Knowlson/Samuel Beckett Collection! grants.fnl.org.uk/knowlsonsamu...

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The Knowlson/Samuel Beckett Collection | Friends of the National Libraries

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Internship opportunity! We & 5 others Pilgrim, Radcliffe, Idlewild, Anna Plowden, and Julia Rausing Trusts are funding a no. of internships. The first, a Manuscripts Conservation Internship - is advertised today! Spread the word!! www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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Manuscripts Conservation Intern:London Senate House

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We're looking for a new Conservator to join our team! This is a crucial part of our work as an archive, and we need someone who can physically maintain our fantastic history. Interested? Find out more information and apply at the link below. jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/job_detail/3...

'We're Recruiting a Conservator!' written over an image of some conservation work.

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Grants for manuscript conservation! Regional and specialist archives, libraries, museums (not nationals) in UK can apply to NMCT for a conservation grant ranging from £500-£20,000 and up to 100% of cost if necessary. Next deadline 1 April (decision mid June) - more info here: www.nmct.co.uk/apply

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Apply | National Manuscripts Conservation Trust

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

*Apply now* for acquisition grants for rare books, mss, archives, fine bindings etc. UK's national, regional, local and specialist collecting institutions are eligible. Next trustees' meeting is soon, so apply now if you have an acquisition in your sights & need support. www.fnl.org.uk/apply

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Applying for grants | Friends of the Nations' Libraries

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Tina Morton @tmmorton.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

The annual UK Archive Sector Survey closes in 3 weeks’ time! #UKarchives Why do we ask you to take part? Read our findings from the 2024 survey, and the interventions we’ve made since: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... Link to survey 👇 www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

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Take part in the 2025 survey - Archives sector

The Annual UK Archive Sector Survey is now open, and will close on 14 March 2025. Thank you in advance for participating. Purpose of the survey The purpose of the Annual UK Archive Sector Survey 2025 ...

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Very pleased that @thenmct.bsky.social was able to support a previous conservation project with a grant!

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Don’t forget the conservation grants that are available from @thenmct.bsky.social . Our 2025 deadlines are 1 April and 1 October.

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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Apply | National Manuscripts Conservation Trust

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

The newly acquired one having been bought with the help of FNL!

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Kristine Rose-Beers @iamkristine.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Looking forward to more Conservation exchanges during 2025 📚 @thenmct.bsky.social @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social @theul.bsky.social

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

An early Christmas present for Salisbury Cathedral! @thefnl.bsky.social has donated the 13th-century Sarum Master Bible to the Cathedral following a successful campaign to raise £90,000 which was supported by many generous donors including 160+ members of the public. Happy Christmas!

Detail of the 13th-century Bible illuminated by the Sarum Master.

Image showing three people with the Sarum Master Bible open on a table in front of them. L-R: Matthew Biddolph (Sackville West art movers), Anne Dutton (Librarian, Salisbury Cathedral) and Jilliam Dutton, Head of Development.

The Bible open on a table in the 15thC Salisbury Cathedral Library in front of the Canon Chancellor, Librarian and Dean.

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Delighted that @thefnl.bsky.social was able award a grant towards this major acquisition. The St Andrews Chronicle comprises two separate manuscripts on paper, dating respectively to c. 1511 and c. 1526, bound together in a rare early Scottish binding.

Image of tweet by St Andrews University Library announcing the acquisition of the St Andrews Chronicle, with an image of the manuscript

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Kat @byekitty.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

three and a half years ago we didn’t even *have* an archive catalogue 🥹🥳

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Terrific article on the conservation of the Society of Genealogists's Eyre Pedigree a project supported by @thenmct.bsky.social and led by Victoria Stevens ACR - who later joined us a trustee of @thenmct.bsky.social!

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Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

No idea why that URL didn’t work - trying again www.fnl.org.uk

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Friends of the Nations' Libraries | Home

Saving the nation's written & printed heritage

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

A vast and hugely challenging project brilliantly carried out - we were delighted to support it. You think you’ve seen ‘sub optimal’ archive storage? Think again…

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Philippa Smith @philippajs.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

The grant from the NMCT was essential to enable the conservation of #thegreatparchmentbook which laid the foundations for the subsequent digital imaging and reconstruction by @ucldh.bsky.social . Looking forward to seeing more about the work of the NMCT here!

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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

We've arrived! Please follow us to hear about the grants we offer for manuscript conservation and the amazing projects that we have supported over the years. Perhaps you can get us started...... @jessicagardner.bsky.social @camlibresearch.bsky.social @melindahaunton.bsky.social

Image showing the cover of NMCT's latest annual report. The image featured is a detail of one of William Burges's designs for Cardiff Castle, which is being conserved with NMCT's help.

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