A Conservation Unit has existed within the Archive Service for many years, with the purpose of preserving the many and varied archives in the keeping of Cumbria s Record Offices and local studies libraries. We are also able to offer our services to museums and individuals in the county. We employ conservation professionals who are skilled in the most up to date preservation and conservation techniques covering a wide range of materials including paper and parchment manuscripts, bound volumes, maps and plans, photographs, wax and shellac seals and works of art on paper.
All work is carried out according to recognised professional standards and is fully documented.
The Conservation Unit is not open to the public on a daily basis, however, we are happy to welcome visitors by appointment.