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Professor Phillip Parkes
(he/him)
Teams and roles for Phillip Parkes
Emeritus Reader
Overview
I fell into conservation by accident, transferring from the 1st year of a Physics degree to study something that I felt would be more hands-on and practically based. I wasn’t disappointed and over the last 30 years have worked on conserving objects ranging from a prehistoric mammoth’s tooth from the Gower coast to a CD jukebox from Clwb Ifor Bach. In between I have worked on faience tiles from beneath the step pyramid of Djoser (now on display in the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha), Roman coin hoards (Carmarthen Museum), and medieval treasures (St David's Cathedral). I enjoy sharing my experience of object-based conservation and analytical techniques during taught practical classes where I guide students working on real objects from museums and heritage organisations. My interest in practical / craft skills has led to me researching and producing maille armour, using traditional techniques and recording my work making a copy of a 15th century standard for fellow enthusiasts to learn from.
In 2024 I was awarded Heritage Crafts Wales Maker of the Year for my maillemaking. After leaving the University in September 2024 I now pursue my love of crafts and conservation, working freelance on a range of arour commissions and heritage projects.
Publication
2025
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2025. Wanted conservation champions. Reversible's: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 6
2024
- Henderson, J., Lingle, A. and Parkes, P. 2024. Levels of competence in conservation education. In: Di Pietro, G. and Broers, N. eds. Education and Pedagogy., Vol. 3. CONSERVATION 360º Vol. 3. Valencia: edUPV, pp. 105-121.
2023
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 1: Museums as economic invigorators. Documentation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Arolwg Sbotolau ar Amgueddfeydd: 2022. Project Report. [Online]. Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 5: mae casgliadau amgueddfeydd yn adrodd straeon pobl Cymru. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 4: gwydnwch ac adferiad amgueddfeydd ar ôl Covid-19. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 3: amgueddfeydd sy'n sefydliadau dysgu cymunedol. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 2: amgueddfeydd sy'n hwb ar gyfer cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 1: amgueddfydd sy'n sbardun economaidd. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Arolwg Sbotolau ar Amgueddfeydd: 2022 (crynodeb). [Online]. Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 5: Museum collections tell the stories of the people of Wales. Documentation. Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 4: Museum resilience and recovery after COVID-19. Documentation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 3: Museums as community learning organisations. Documentation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 2: Museums as catalysts for equality, diversity & inclusion. Documentation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Museum Spotlight Survey: 2022 (summary). Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022-summary-html
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Museum Spotlight Survey 2022. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Value, education and money. Iconnect Magazine winter(1), pp. 46-48.
- Henderson, J., Lingle, A. and Parkes, P. 2023. ‘Reflexive autoethnography’: Subjectivity, emotion and multiple perspectives in conservation decision-making. Presented at: ICOM-CC 20th Triennial Conference, 18-22 September 2023 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.Working Towards a Sustainable Past. ICOM-CC 20th Triennial Conference Preprints, Vol. 20. Paris: ICOM
- Gwilt, A., Griffiths, C., Enright, C. and Parkes, P. 2023. Treasure Act 1996 (Treasure Case 20.02 Wales) - A late Bronze Age to earliest Iron Age hoard from Llangeitho Community, Ceredigion.
- Gwilt, A., Griffiths, C., Parkes, P. and Mumford, L. 2023. Treasure Act 1996 (Treasure Case 17.13 Wales) - A Middle Bronze Age gold penannular ring from St Nicholas and Bonvilston Community, Vale of Glamorgan.
2022
- Parkes, P. 2022. Crefftwr: Heritage crafts in Wales. [Exhibition]. The Turner House, Penarth, Wales, 12 May - 12 June 2022.
2021
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2021. Using complexity to deliver standardised educational levels in conservation. Presented at: ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference 2021, Beijing, China, 17-21 May 2021Transcending Boundaries: Integrated Approaches to Conservation. ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference Preprints, Beijing, 17–21 May 2021, Vol. 19. Triennial Conference Preprints ICOM-CC
2017
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2017. Balancing accountable assessment with holistic professional practice. Presented at: ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference 2017, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4- 8 Sept 2017 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints, Copenhagen, 4–8 September 2017. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. art. 0305.
2015
- Nicholson, P. T., Parkes, P. J. and Jackson, C. 2015. A tale of two tiles: Preliminary investigation of two faience 'bricks'. In: Oppenheim, A. and Goelet, O. eds. The Art and Culture of Ancient Egypt: Studies in Honor of Dorothea Arnold. Bulletin of the Egyptological Seminar Vol. 19. New York, NY: Egyptological Seminar of New York
- Needham, S., Davis, M., Gwilt, A., Lodwick, M., Parkes, P. and Reavill, P. 2015. A hafted halberd excavated at Trecastell, Powys: from undercurrent to uptake – the emergence and contextualisation of halberds in Wales and North-west Europe. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 81, pp. 1-41. (10.1017/ppr.2015.8)
- Lingle, A., Dell'Unto, N., Doyle, S., Killackey, K., Meskell, L., Parkes, P. and Tung, B. 2015. Chapter 28 - Painted plaster head. In: Haddow, S. ed. Çatalhöyük 2015 Archive Report. Turkey: Çatalhöyük Research Project, pp. 275-289.
2014
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. J. 2014. Do methods of assessment accurately reflect the priorities of conservation teaching?. Presented at: ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 15-19 September 2014 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference Preprints, Melbourne, 15–19 September 2014. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. 304.
2013
- Schlee, D. et al. 2013. The excavatiuon of Fan round barrow, near Talsarn, Ceredigion, 2010-11. Archaeologia Cambrensis 162, pp. 67-104.
2010
- Parkes, P. and Watkinson, D. 2010. Computed tomography and X-radiography of a coffin from Dynasty 21/22. Presented at: Decorated Surfaces on Ancient Egyptian Objects: Technology, Deterioration and Conservation, Cambridge, UK, 7-8 September 2007Decorated Surfaces on Ancient Egyptian Objects: Technology, Deterioration and Conservation. London: Archetype Publications Ltd pp. 58-66.
2008
- MacDonald, P. and Parkes, P. 2008. Chapter 7. Later Prehistoric, Roman and early post-Roman activity in Longstones Field - Metalwork. In: Gillings, M. et al. eds. Landscape of the Megaliths: Excavation and fieldwork on the Avebury monuments, 1997-2003. Oxford: Oxbow Books, pp. 232-233.
- MacDonald, P. and Parkes, P. 2008. Chapter 10. Stone breaking - Medieval and post-medieval artefacts from the Beckhampton Avenue and Falkner's Circle - Ironwork from settings L7-L16. In: Gillings, M. et al. eds. Landscape of the Megaliths: Excavation and fieldwork on the Avebury Monuments, 1997-2003. Oxford: Oxbow Books, pp. 316-319.
2007
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2007. Spotlight on Musueums: CyMAL Baselines 2006. Technical Report.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2007. What’s in store? – towards a Welsh strategy for the management of, and access to, archaeological collections. The Museum Archaeologist Volume 30, pp. 1-11.
2004
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2004. What's in store? Towards a Welsh strategy for the management of, and access to, the archaeological evidence of our past. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales.
2003
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2003. What's in store? Towards a Welsh strategy for the management of,and access to, archaeological collections. Project Report. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales.
1999
- Brennan, D. et al. 1999. Iron Age Promontory Fort to Medieval Castle? Excavations at Great Castle Head, Dale, Pembrokeshire 1999. Archaeologia Cambrensis 148, pp. 86-145.
Adrannau llyfrau
- Henderson, J., Lingle, A. and Parkes, P. 2024. Levels of competence in conservation education. In: Di Pietro, G. and Broers, N. eds. Education and Pedagogy., Vol. 3. CONSERVATION 360º Vol. 3. Valencia: edUPV, pp. 105-121.
- Nicholson, P. T., Parkes, P. J. and Jackson, C. 2015. A tale of two tiles: Preliminary investigation of two faience 'bricks'. In: Oppenheim, A. and Goelet, O. eds. The Art and Culture of Ancient Egypt: Studies in Honor of Dorothea Arnold. Bulletin of the Egyptological Seminar Vol. 19. New York, NY: Egyptological Seminar of New York
- Lingle, A., Dell'Unto, N., Doyle, S., Killackey, K., Meskell, L., Parkes, P. and Tung, B. 2015. Chapter 28 - Painted plaster head. In: Haddow, S. ed. Çatalhöyük 2015 Archive Report. Turkey: Çatalhöyük Research Project, pp. 275-289.
- MacDonald, P. and Parkes, P. 2008. Chapter 7. Later Prehistoric, Roman and early post-Roman activity in Longstones Field - Metalwork. In: Gillings, M. et al. eds. Landscape of the Megaliths: Excavation and fieldwork on the Avebury monuments, 1997-2003. Oxford: Oxbow Books, pp. 232-233.
- MacDonald, P. and Parkes, P. 2008. Chapter 10. Stone breaking - Medieval and post-medieval artefacts from the Beckhampton Avenue and Falkner's Circle - Ironwork from settings L7-L16. In: Gillings, M. et al. eds. Landscape of the Megaliths: Excavation and fieldwork on the Avebury Monuments, 1997-2003. Oxford: Oxbow Books, pp. 316-319.
Arall
- Gwilt, A., Griffiths, C., Enright, C. and Parkes, P. 2023. Treasure Act 1996 (Treasure Case 20.02 Wales) - A late Bronze Age to earliest Iron Age hoard from Llangeitho Community, Ceredigion.
Arddangosfeydd
- Parkes, P. 2022. Crefftwr: Heritage crafts in Wales. [Exhibition]. The Turner House, Penarth, Wales, 12 May - 12 June 2022.
Cynadleddau
- Henderson, J., Lingle, A. and Parkes, P. 2023. ‘Reflexive autoethnography’: Subjectivity, emotion and multiple perspectives in conservation decision-making. Presented at: ICOM-CC 20th Triennial Conference, 18-22 September 2023 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.Working Towards a Sustainable Past. ICOM-CC 20th Triennial Conference Preprints, Vol. 20. Paris: ICOM
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2021. Using complexity to deliver standardised educational levels in conservation. Presented at: ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference 2021, Beijing, China, 17-21 May 2021Transcending Boundaries: Integrated Approaches to Conservation. ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference Preprints, Beijing, 17–21 May 2021, Vol. 19. Triennial Conference Preprints ICOM-CC
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2017. Balancing accountable assessment with holistic professional practice. Presented at: ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference 2017, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4- 8 Sept 2017 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints, Copenhagen, 4–8 September 2017. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. art. 0305.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. J. 2014. Do methods of assessment accurately reflect the priorities of conservation teaching?. Presented at: ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 15-19 September 2014 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference Preprints, Melbourne, 15–19 September 2014. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. 304.
- Parkes, P. and Watkinson, D. 2010. Computed tomography and X-radiography of a coffin from Dynasty 21/22. Presented at: Decorated Surfaces on Ancient Egyptian Objects: Technology, Deterioration and Conservation, Cambridge, UK, 7-8 September 2007Decorated Surfaces on Ancient Egyptian Objects: Technology, Deterioration and Conservation. London: Archetype Publications Ltd pp. 58-66.
Erthyglau
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2025. Wanted conservation champions. Reversible's: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 6
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Value, education and money. Iconnect Magazine winter(1), pp. 46-48.
- Needham, S., Davis, M., Gwilt, A., Lodwick, M., Parkes, P. and Reavill, P. 2015. A hafted halberd excavated at Trecastell, Powys: from undercurrent to uptake – the emergence and contextualisation of halberds in Wales and North-west Europe. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 81, pp. 1-41. (10.1017/ppr.2015.8)
- Schlee, D. et al. 2013. The excavatiuon of Fan round barrow, near Talsarn, Ceredigion, 2010-11. Archaeologia Cambrensis 162, pp. 67-104.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2007. What’s in store? – towards a Welsh strategy for the management of, and access to, archaeological collections. The Museum Archaeologist Volume 30, pp. 1-11.
- Brennan, D. et al. 1999. Iron Age Promontory Fort to Medieval Castle? Excavations at Great Castle Head, Dale, Pembrokeshire 1999. Archaeologia Cambrensis 148, pp. 86-145.
Gwefannau
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Arolwg Sbotolau ar Amgueddfeydd: 2022 (crynodeb). [Online]. Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
Monograffau
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 1: Museums as economic invigorators. Documentation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Arolwg Sbotolau ar Amgueddfeydd: 2022. Project Report. [Online]. Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 5: mae casgliadau amgueddfeydd yn adrodd straeon pobl Cymru. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 4: gwydnwch ac adferiad amgueddfeydd ar ôl Covid-19. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 3: amgueddfeydd sy'n sefydliadau dysgu cymunedol. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 2: amgueddfeydd sy'n hwb ar gyfer cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Taflen ddata 1: amgueddfydd sy'n sbardun economaidd. Available at: https://www.llyw.cymru/arolwg-sbotolau-ar-amgueddfeydd-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 5: Museum collections tell the stories of the people of Wales. Documentation. Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 4: Museum resilience and recovery after COVID-19. Documentation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 3: Museums as community learning organisations. Documentation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Data Sheet 2: Museums as catalysts for equality, diversity & inclusion. Documentation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Museum Spotlight Survey: 2022 (summary). Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022-summary-html
- Chaplin, E., Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2023. Museum Spotlight Survey 2022. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://www.gov.wales/museum-spotlight-survey-2022
- Gwilt, A., Griffiths, C., Parkes, P. and Mumford, L. 2023. Treasure Act 1996 (Treasure Case 17.13 Wales) - A Middle Bronze Age gold penannular ring from St Nicholas and Bonvilston Community, Vale of Glamorgan.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2007. Spotlight on Musueums: CyMAL Baselines 2006. Technical Report.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2004. What's in store? Towards a Welsh strategy for the management of, and access to, the archaeological evidence of our past. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2003. What's in store? Towards a Welsh strategy for the management of,and access to, archaeological collections. Project Report. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales.
Research
Traditional Maille-making
Inspired by an object in our laboratory (a 17/18th century maille shirt from Birmingham Museum) I have developed an interest in the manufacture of maille and have been researching the traditional manufacture and crafting skills used in the construction of maille garments. My interest has seen me produce a copy of a 15th century maille standard, based on the A9 from the Wallace Collection. My work reproducing this standard has gathered great interest from around the world, as I have recorded the techniques and the time taken to produce just over 12,000 rings and construct the collar as it would have been done originally.
Through my Instagram account I engage with maille enthusiasts from all over the world on the work that I am doing. More locally I have taught workshops to school groups, showing children the different types of maille that were produced, how it was made and getting them to have a go at producing maille links. Through these craft-based workshops I introduce the broader concepts of conservation and the wider range of work that we carry out at Cardiff University.
Projects
My work at the University has involved many research and commercial projects over the years and a few of the major projects are presented below:
Spotlight on Museums (2020 / 2006)
The first ‘Spotlight on Museums’ survey was undertaken by Jane Henderson & Phil Parkes in 2006 and published in 2007. 106 of Wales's 143 museums across Wales contributed to this valuable source of information which underpinned the ‘Strategy for Museums in Wales’, published in 2010.
The detailed survey looked at the subject, number and significance of collections, access and learning, audience development and physical aspects such as buildings, facilities and storage. It also provided information on the numbers of staff and volunteers working in the sector, working patterns and finance including admission charges, budgets and funding and support arrangements.
Phil Parkes and Jane Henderson have been commissioned to repeat this research in 2020, the results of which will be used to inform Welsh museum strategy over the coming years. Funded by CyMAL (2006), The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales (2020).
Provisions for the Dead in Ancient Egypt (2020)
This project saw the conservation of many of the objects on display in the “provisions for the dead” case in the House of Death, The Egypt Centre. The case is one of the most popular exhibits, and the objects have been on continuous display since the Egypt Centre opened in 1998, with some of them being on display since the 1970s in the old Wellcome Collection housed at Swansea University. Very few, if any, had undergone previous conservation work. The objects were conserved (by Ashley Lingle) and returned to display at The Egypt Centre. Funded by the Association of Independent Museums.
Cardiff Castle – Interpretation Centre excavations (2018/19)
Excavations at Cardiff Castle were conducted in 2005-2006 in the footprint of the New Interpretation Centre. Cardiff Conservation Services, Cardiff University was contracted to conserve a selection of the materials recovered from the excavations. These materials consist of copper alloys, glass, iron, lead, semi-precious stone, shale, silver and wood. A total of 890 small finds and context designations representing 2000+ individual objects were examined and/or treated between November (2018) and May (2019). Conservation was conducted by Phil Parkes and Chris Wilkins. Funded by The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust Ltd.
Faience doorway - Djoser's Step Pyramid, Saqqara (2005/6)
This project saw the reconstruction of a doorway from beneath the pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. The client had a number of the faience tiles that originally formed part of the decorated corridors, and wanted these faience tiles to be displayed in a way that placed them more into context than being displayed in a picture frame.
I designed the structure and made plaster blocks for a colleague, Ian Dennis, to carve with designs copied from a photograph of one of the doorways. Making moulds of these I was able to quickly replicate the large numbers of ‘stone’ features, which were fixed to a lightweight structure allowing the doorway to be taken apart for transport. The blue faience tiles were fixed to this structure, recreating the ‘doorway’ feature that was beneath the pyramid.
The doorway and an Egyptian coffin that I conserved for the same client, are currently on display at the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar, as part of an exhibition paying tribute to Sheikh Saoud Al Thani. Funded by Sheikh Saoud Al Thani.
Teaching
Teaching
As an ICON-accredited conservator I bring my experience of working with archaeological and museum collections to the teaching of practical and analytical conservation modules. Over the last 30 years I have worked on conserving objects ranging from a prehistoric mammoth's tooth from the Gower coast to a CD jukebox from Clwb Ifor Bach. In between I have worked on faience tiles from beneath the step pyramid of Djoser (now on display in the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha), Roman coin hoards (Carmarthen Museum), and medieval treasures (St David's Cathedral). I enjoy sharing my experience of object-based conservation and analytical techniques.
Biography
Career overview
Sep 2024 - current: Freelance Conservator and maillemaker (Phil Parkes Maille)
Sep 1993- Sep 2024: Conservator at Cardiff University (Senior Conservator from 2006, Reader from 2019, Professor from 2024).
Sep1992- Sep1993: MGC Internship with Council of Museums in Wales and Newport Museum & Art Gallery.
Jun-Aug 1992: Freelance work making replicas of museum artefacts for National Museum of Wales.
Education and qualifications
2000 - Accredited conservator
1989-1992 BSc (Hons) Archaeological Conservation, Cardiff University.
Honours and awards
Heritage Crafts Wales Maker of the Year 2024
Heritage Crafts Maker of the Year Finalist 2023
Professional memberships
Fellow of the International Insititute for Conservation 2020
Accredited member, ICON The Institute of Conservation 2000
