The Textile Conservation Centre was founded in 1975 by Karen Finch OBE and was based at Hampton Court Palace for nearly 25 years. It is of international importance having trained over half of the textile conservators working in the world today.
In 1998, the Centre merged with the University of Southampton, one of the UK’s top research-led universities, and in 1999 relocated to a purpose-designed building on the University's campus in Winchester. Now, less than ten years later, it is set to close.
Speaking on behalf of the Foundation, Peter Longman, Deputy Chairman, said ‘this closure will have serious implications for the conservation and museum sector in terms of career-entry education, CPD and research.' The TCC Foundation will continue to make every effort to ensure that the TCC's work, accumulated knowledge and expertise will not be completely lost as a result of the University of Southampton's closure decision.
Time will be made to celebrate the huge achievements of the Centre, and that end the TCC is organising two open days (18 and 19 June 2009) for supporters, former clients, graduates and the Centre's friends to see the work of the current staff and students for one final time before closure. A major reception will also be held in London for those who have funded and supported the TCC over the past 34 years.
For more information about the closure or about the TCC's June Open days please contact Nell Hoare, Director of the TCC, at tccuk@soton.ac.uk.
www.textileconservationcentre.soton.ac.uk
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