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New accessions arrive at Dorset History Centre almost every week, each one bringing its own story – and sometimes its own challenges. Before anything enters our climate‑controlled repositories, it’s assessed by our Collections Archivist, listed, boxed, and prepared for long‑term storage. But some items need an extra stop along the way: the conservation studio. The… Read more When New Accessions Arrive: Behind the Scenes in the Conservation Studio