Conservation of historic floors

Course dates: 22-25 OCTOBER 2012
Course code: PC1209
Non-residential fee: £381

The contribution a floor makes to a historic interior, be it of mosaic, marble, tile or parquetry, is readily appreciated, while that of stone paving or boarding may be less obvious. However, all are subject to the daily erosion of visitor traffic that takes its toll on this part of the historic fabric of a building more than any other.In an ecclesiastical building, the loss of historical evidence by the destruction of inscriptions on ledger stones adds a further dimension to the loss.

On this course, leading authorities will address these issues and offer some solutions to the conflicting demands of tourism and conservation.

Course leader: Francesca Scoones
Principal tutor: Jane Fawcett