Conservation
Flat out access: unfolding the parchment pardon of Samuel Henry Horne
The conservators at the Western Sydney Records Centre treat items from across Museums of History NSW collections. A recent example is the 1832 absolute pardon of convict Samuel Henry Horne
Uncovered at Susannah Place
During extensive conservation work at Susannah Place, previously hidden elements of the four terrace houses were revealed
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Vaucluse House, Waterfall, Ponds & Rill Conservation Project
Watch the update on this conservation project that has preserved the integrity and heritage significance of this important waterway
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Conservation in action: What it takes to repair a lantern
Perched proudly atop the 1870s stables at Rouse Hill Estate is a beautiful timber lantern. The lantern was inspected and critical repair works undertaken as part of the current conservation works at the estate
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Donors’ special viewing of conservation works at Vaucluse House
On a perfect autumn day in late May, Museums of History NSW donors attended a special behind-the-scenes presentation to learn about the conservation works currently underway on the waterfall, ponds and stone-lined rill (creek) in the grounds of Vaucluse House
Meroogal: preserving the story of a family
Meroogal is more than just a charming 1880s timber house: it’s a significant piece of social history and a living testament to a family
Conservation in action: Meroogal exterior painting 2025
At Meroogal, the ongoing conservation of the beautiful timber detailing of the Juliet balconies, the bargeboards and fascia boards of the gables, weatherboards and masonry chimneys requires specialist knowledge and skills
An immersive solution to preserving the past
An important part of Collections Care work at the Western Sydney Records Centre is to conserve records that have been requested by readers and assessed as requiring repair
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Conservation in action: Vaucluse House waterfall, ponds and rill
The Vaucluse House Waterfall, Ponds and Rill Conservation Project will preserve the integrity and heritage significance of these important features of the estate. It was made possible by the generous support of the F&K De Angeli Foundation