Event type:

In person

Date & time:

22 Dec 2022, 17:30 – 18:30

Insect pests in Historic Houses - the canary in the coalmine?

Join us for a virtual guest lecture with Hilary Jarvis, Assistant National Conservator at the National Trust.

Historical illustrations of Moths
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Insect pests in Historic Houses - the canary in the coalmine?

22 Dec 2022, 17:30 – 18:30

Hilary Jarvis

Assistant National Conservator

National Trust

Collections Care is a second career for Hilary, who began work as an editorial assistant in a small publishing house, before moving to the City where she edited financial research at large investment banks and global data companies. She’s been at the National Trust since 2017, having joined on an Icon internship programme. The start point for her new profession was the UCL Masters in Sustainable Heritage (2013-14). 

In her role as Assistant National Conservator she leads on IPM (Integrated Pest Management) for Collections & Interiors, but also plays a key role in the process for prioritising and apportioning funds for remedial conservation. She also works alongside national and regional colleagues to support property teams in the day-to-day running of the Trust’s historic houses, advising and providing training on anything from water leaks to floor care, sun blinds and daily-care regimes, to what to do about bat poo or mould.

Hilary lives in southwest London. She loves the Twitter conservator community; you can follow her @HilarySJarvis.

Further information

Ticketing

Pre-booking essential

Cost

Free

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Organiser

UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage

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