The Surrey Local History Committee of Surrey Archaeological Society has arranged the following programme. It is advisable to book early due to a limited number of places.

Surrey Local History Committee

A Committee of Surrey Archaeological Society

Registered Charity 272098

Conservation of Archives

Saturday 11 October 2025

at Surrey History Centre 130, Goldsworth Road, Woking, Surrey,

GU21 6ND

10.30 am – 3.30 pm

10.30 am      Registration and coffee

11.00 am      Welcome Gerry Moss Chairman of Surrey Local History Committee

11.05 am      Rachel Marsh (Surrey History Centre Conservator)

Preserving the Past and Present for the Future: An Overview of Archive Conservation

12.00 am      Julian Pooley – (Heritage Public Services and Engagement Manager)

Collecting Policies and the Challenges of the Digital Age

12.30            Lunch

1.30 am        Group A: Tour behind the scenes and visit to Conservation

Group B: Visit to Search room for Conservation Exhibition

2.30 pm        Group B: Tour behind the scenes and visit to Conservation

Group A: Visit to Search room for Conservation Exhibition

3.30 pm        Discussion and Closing remarks

Coffee or tea are included. Please make your own arrangements for lunch. It is recommended to bring a packed lunch as there are few cafes near Surrey History Centre.

Tickets are £15.00. Please book online at Heritage events - Surrey County Council

It is advisable to book early as places are limited to 30 people.