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Tapestry Collection
Uniform Collection
The MC Tsen Military Uniform Collection features an impressive array of uniforms, accessories and memorabilia, offering a fascinating insight into military history.
Wagon Collection
Located in our Stable Yard, the Doddington Wagon Shed houses a fascinating collection of English farm wagons, collected by Claire’s father, Antony Jarvis, since the 1960s.
National Plant Collection
Doddington Hall is home to the National Plant Collection of Tall Bearded Irises raised by Bryan Dodsworth, one of the most celebrated British iris breeders of the 20th century.
29 October 2014
Tapestry conservation stitching
We think it's about time we explained the conservation stitches that are typically used in tapestry conservation and the stitching we carry out day to day at the Heritage Skills Centre. For each tapestry, we carry out supportive stitching through a linen fabric backing, which we...
Artwork Collection
Doddington Hall is home to a wealth of priceless artwork, from the monumental painting by Joshua Reynolds in the Long Gallery to the hand-drawn illustrations passed down through owner Claire's family.
7 March 2014
Setting up the conservation studio for the Doddington Hall tapestries at the Lincoln Heritage Skills Centre
On our first morning at the Heritage Skills Centre we arrived full of excitement to an empty space that would soon be transformed into our busy tapestry conservation studio. The tapestry conservation team is made up of Elaine Owers - Tapestry conservation consultant, Amanda Davey...
3 November 2015
Hanging the Courting Couple Tapestry
The beginning of October had us hanging the Courting Couple tapestry back on the walls of the Holly bedroom at Doddington Hall. As with the Cobbler and Bagpiper tapestries, the tapestry is only hanging temporarily to allow it to relax and drop before we apply its final lining of...
Collections
Delve into history and discover some of the unique collections housed here at Doddington Hall.
25 September 2018
Spot the Fake: Creating a False Galloon for the Boat Scene Tapestry
Before I explain how we created a false galloon I should explain what a galloon actually is first. A galloon is a woven strip around the outer edge of the border on all four sides of a tapestry. They are a common feature on tapestries and are most commonly a solid blue colour. On...
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