Conference on archaeological conservation

The Archaeology Section of the United Kingdom Institute for
Conservation announces the first of four 21st Anniversary
conferences to be held during 1997/87.

Power, Thought and Greed
5th Dec 1997 at the Museum of London
Three sessions of presentations and discussions on issues facing
archaeological conservation today :Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

The day is focussed on the role of archaeological conservators within the
archaeological team and covers topics such as changes in the role of the
conservator and of archaeology, tendering, standards, the application of PPGs,
funding research, legislation, the Treasure Bill and preservation of the finds
archive.

Fee: 30 Pounds   (UKIC members 25 Pounds)

The conference includes a tour of the Museum of London laboratories and a
party afterwards.  The Section plans to publish the conference papers.
Further information:

    Kirsten Suenson-Taylor
    Conservation Dept
    Museum of London
    London Wall
    London EC2Y 5HN
    ksuenson-taylor<-a t->museum-london< . >org< . >uk

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