Textile Conservation Centre
Encyclopedia
The Textile Conservation Centre is a specialist centre for research and training at the University of Southampton
. It was founded in 1975 by Karen Finch OBE
and was based at Hampton Court Palace
for nearly 25 years. In 1998 the Centre merged with the University of Southampton
, one of the UK’s top research-led universities, and in 1999 it relocated to a purpose-designed building on the University's Winchester School of Art
campus in the city of Winchester
.
In April 2009 it was announced that the University of Southampton has decided to close the Textile Conservation Centre on 31 October 2009, prompting widespread concern by academics and historians.
University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is a British public university located in the city of Southampton, England, a member of the Russell Group. The origins of the university can be dated back to the founding of the Hartley Institution in 1862 by Henry Robertson Hartley. In 1902, the Institution developed...
. It was founded in 1975 by Karen Finch OBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
and was based at Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London; it has not been inhabited by the British royal family since the 18th century. The palace is located south west of Charing Cross and upstream of Central London on the River Thames...
for nearly 25 years. In 1998 the Centre merged with the University of Southampton
University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is a British public university located in the city of Southampton, England, a member of the Russell Group. The origins of the university can be dated back to the founding of the Hartley Institution in 1862 by Henry Robertson Hartley. In 1902, the Institution developed...
, one of the UK’s top research-led universities, and in 1999 it relocated to a purpose-designed building on the University's Winchester School of Art
Winchester School of Art
Winchester School of Art is the art school of the University of Southampton, situated 10 miles north of Southampton in the city of Winchester near the south coast of England.- Overview :...
campus in the city of Winchester
Winchester
Winchester is a historic cathedral city and former capital city of England. It is the county town of Hampshire, in South East England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs, along the course of...
.
In April 2009 it was announced that the University of Southampton has decided to close the Textile Conservation Centre on 31 October 2009, prompting widespread concern by academics and historians.