- The NMM in Greenwich comprises the Royal Observatory and the Queen's House. It also has a museum at Cotehele Quay on the Tamar, Cornwall, and a collection of ships' figureheads on Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Historic Maritime Greenwich has recently been designated a World Heritage Site
- The NMM has recently signed a new co operative partnership with the Musée de la Marine in Paris, the Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam, and the Museu Maritim in Barcelona. In 1998, the UK Maritime Collections Strategy (UKMCS) was launched which seeks to develop complementary approaches to the collection, presentation, and marketing of UK maritime heritage between the various partner museums. Professional aspects of collections stewardship, nationwide, are an important aspect of ongoing work. See <www.ukmcs.org.uk> for further information
- An example of a facilities report may be seen at the UK Registrars' Group website: <www.ukrg.org.uk>
- A number of lenders from overseas would not accept the UK Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS) and insisted on commercial insurance. This is something which should be borne in mind when preparing an exhibition budget. For further information on GIS, please see: <www.resource.gov.uk>
- The UK Registrars' Group have produced some practical courier guidelines which grew from their seminar ‘Sense and Sensibility’ held at Tate Britain, London, on 17 April 1996 The guidelines are available on their website: <www.ukrg.org.uk>
The Paper Conservator
Volume 27, 2003 - Issue 1