15/10/2026
Celebrating student success 👏
On Monday afternoon we were delighted to visit Lincoln's Historic Guildhall, to recognise the achievements of University of Lincoln UK MA Conservation of Cultural Heritage students Amy Leach and Holly Cryer, who were supported by the Counties Heritage Foundation and Lamport Hall Preservation Trust to complete specialist industry placements at the prestigious Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio and NT Textile Conservation studio this summer.
Now in its fourth year, the partnership between the CHF, Lamport Hall, and the National Trust has supported nine postgraduate student conservators to develop practical skills, gain industry experience, and establish professional networks within the heritage sector.
The event this week brought together students, academic staff, heritage professionals, and representatives from partner organisations to celebrate Amy and Holly's achievements and the continued success of the collaboration. Certificates were presented by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Claire Smalley, and guests heard presentations showcasing students' work on the conservation and interpretation of Lincoln's historic royal charters, which record the rights and privileges granted to the city during the reigns of twenty-five monarchs, from the 12th to the 20th centuries.
We are extremely proud of Amy, Holly, and all of our past bursary recipients - some of whom have gone on to work in roles with the National Army Museum, British Museum, Sainsbury Centre, and Oxfordshire Museum, to name a few.
We are also very grateful to the CHF and Lamport Hall for their continued support, as well as to National Trust conservation studio leads Aimee and Nicola for their mentoring of our students, to Lincoln's Historic Guildhall for their partnership and generosity in hosting the event, and to everyone who attended to celebrate with us.
📸 University of Lincoln / Robyn Vane-Stobbs
