Codex Conservation

Codex Conservation was set up in 2011 by Ann-Marie Miller ACR, and offers a comprehensive service for the conservation of library and archive material. Our clients are from all areas of the museums, libraries and archives sector; from large institutions, such as the Natural History Museum and the National Trust, to corporate archives such as HSBC,... through to private owners. Whatever your size and capacity we provide high quality conservation services and expertise. At Codex Conservation, we provide expertise in the provision of conservation treatments and documentation, box-making and and book-binding work on paper or parchment; from culturally diverse sources including Jewish, Armenian, Islamic, Sikh and Japanese; from the late medieval period to the present day. We specialise in the conservation of book and archival materials including: manuscripts, printed books, ephemera, maps, parchment documents and plans, although we regularly work with conservators from other disciplines to provide best-fit solutions of the highest quality to meet your needs. From one off projects to long-standing conservation support, we can tailor our advice and practical treatment to suit you. The Codex team, led by Ann-Marie, can undertake full conservation surveys, audits and condition reports on individual items and works with the Association of Independent Museums on their collection care audit programme. Consultation is available for the provision of reports to support funding applications, advice on storage, handling and environmental monitoring and control for long term care. Support and professional advice is also offered for the development and establishment of new museum display spaces. Ann-Marie also provides lectures, professional training and tutorials on conservation practice and historic binding techniques. These range from masterclasses for the Society of Bookbinders to colleagues and amateurs, to public lectures supporting and promoting the projects that she is engaged with. She has worked as a mentor for the PACR ...Read More