Behind the scenes at RAMM – 1930s ice skates conservation

Conservation student Rocio Gonzalez-Oyarce has been with us since October 2023. She is doing her professional practice as a requirement for her MA in Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects at Durham University. During Rocio’s time at RAMM she has been working on getting objects ready for our new exhibition Are we nearly there yet? … Read more

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Conservation student Rocio Gonzalez-Oyarce has been with us since October 2023. During Rocio’s time at RAMM she has been involved with getting objects ready for our new exhibition Are we nearly there yet? In this series Rocio talks about some of the objects she’s worked on.

Colour map of Exeter from 1580s

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest Elizabethan artists, Nicholas Hilliard (c.1547-1619). The Hilliards were a prominent family in Exeter, renowned for their craftsmanship. Although the name of Hilliard is now more associated with miniature portraits, the family were originally goldsmiths. Several objects linked to the Hilliards are now held in RAMM’s collection. Here we trace the family’s history, beginning with Nicholas’ father Richard.