"I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom. I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients." Gustave Courbet

07 May 2023

Sustained.

The Coronation Chair has taken centre stage during coronation ceremonies at Westminster Abbey since 1308. It is one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world. Conservator Krista Blessley talks about the history of the Chair, the damage it has sustained, and how it is cared for before it is used again for the first time in almost 70 years ...

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