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Preservation is the key to unlocking the secrets of our past and safeguarding our future, and is a testament to human ingenuity and dedication

Background imagePreservation Collection: The story of salt (colour litho)

The story of salt (colour litho)
3099306 The story of salt (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of salt)

Background imagePreservation Collection: Punch cartoon: Frederick Settle Barff, English chemist (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Frederick Settle Barff, English chemist (engraving)
6034907 Punch cartoon: Frederick Settle Barff, English chemist (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imagePreservation Collection: The Preservation of the Ruins at Philae from the Waters of the Assouan Reservoir

The Preservation of the Ruins at Philae from the Waters of the Assouan Reservoir
1601361 The Preservation of the Ruins at Philae from the Waters of the Assouan Reservoir, Preparations for the Underpinning (litho) by Loye

Background imagePreservation Collection: The Repair and Preservation of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon (engraving)

The Repair and Preservation of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon (engraving)
1041190 The Repair and Preservation of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePreservation Collection: The Preservation of Epping Forest (engraving)

The Preservation of Epping Forest (engraving)
1053279 The Preservation of Epping Forest (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preservation of Epping Forest)

Background imagePreservation Collection: Appareil pour conserver la viande, le poisson et le gibier (engraving)

Appareil pour conserver la viande, le poisson et le gibier (engraving)
3644766 Appareil pour conserver la viande, le poisson et le gibier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appareil pour conserver la viande)

Background imagePreservation Collection: Salt (coloured engraving)

Salt (coloured engraving)
2800870 Salt (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salt. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Background imagePreservation Collection: Dead Mary

Dead Mary
Broken glasses and glass shards in a balancing construction with a goldfish, global warming concept. Dina Belenko

Background imagePreservation Collection: Preservation on the old City Wall is being carried out by Newcastle Corporation workmen

Preservation on the old City Wall is being carried out by Newcastle Corporation workmen, they are seen here working on a section of the West Wall. 31st July 1932

Background imagePreservation Collection: Eight year old Cheryl James poses beside a T55 Lightning fighter jet

Eight year old Cheryl James poses beside a T55 Lightning fighter jet, the latest arrival at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Lightning aircraft being painted and restored by a workman at the Midland Air Museum at

A Lightning aircraft being painted and restored by a workman at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton. 25th September 1989

Background imagePreservation Collection: An Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF 14 jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry

An Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF 14 jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry Airport, Baginton under the care of the Midland Air Museum

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Saab J29 'Flying Barrel'jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry

A Saab J29 "Flying Barrel"jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry
A Saab J29 " Flying Barrel" jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry Airport, Baginton under the care of the Midland Air Museum

Background imagePreservation Collection: Workers posing with their lovingly restored Gloster Meteor as the 45 year old plane goes

Workers posing with their lovingly restored Gloster Meteor as the 45 year old plane goes on public display at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: The last flying Armstrong Whitworth Argosy transport plane makes its final journey

The last flying Armstrong Whitworth Argosy transport plane makes its final journey from East Midlands Airport before setting down at its new home in Coventry Airport

Background imagePreservation Collection: Former RAF pilot Les De Faye is reunited with his beloved fighter planes

Former RAF pilot Les De Faye is reunited with his beloved fighter planes, more than 40 years after retiring as a pilot, as he begins work as a volunteer at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Saab J29 'Flying Barrel'jet aircraft leaves the workshop after being

A Saab J29 "Flying Barrel"jet aircraft leaves the workshop after being
A Saab J29 " Flying Barrel" jet aircraft leaves the workshop after being carefully restored over the previous year at the Edgwick Centre

Background imagePreservation Collection: Trustee Chairman of the Midland air Museum John Berkely (left

Trustee Chairman of the Midland air Museum John Berkely (left) with Roger Smith at the museums headquarters at Coventry Airport, Baginton. 9th August 1988

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Coventry built Hawker Hunter F6A plane is the latest addition to the Midland Air Museum

A Coventry built Hawker Hunter F6A plane is the latest addition to the Midland Air Museum collection at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Coventry built Hawker Hunter jet plane is the latest addition to the Midland Air Museum

A Coventry built Hawker Hunter jet plane is the latest addition to the Midland Air Museum collection at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: An ambitious scheme to honour the Coventry born inventor

An ambitious scheme to honour the Coventry born inventor and jet pioneer Sir Frank Whittle in progress at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: A lovingly restored Seahawk Hawker jet fighter is checked over by workers at the city

A lovingly restored Seahawk Hawker jet fighter is checked over by workers at the city councils Edgwick Centre in Coventry before it makes its final journey across the city to take pride of place at

Background imagePreservation Collection: Photo-call to promote new service on Grosmont line. Two 1960s Deltic Locomotives

Photo-call to promote new service on Grosmont line. Two 1960s Deltic Locomotives, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, will start running this weekend

Background imagePreservation Collection: ICI Train Preservation, 4th January 1994. Dave Pearson with the A2 No

ICI Train Preservation, 4th January 1994. Dave Pearson with the A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter Locomotive designed by Arthur H Peppercorn of the LNER

Background imagePreservation Collection: Scene at Bridgnorth Railway Station which was bought by the Severn Valley Railway Society

Scene at Bridgnorth Railway Station which was bought by the Severn Valley Railway Society from British Rail. A London, Midland and Scottish Railway Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 steam locomotive, number 46443

Background imagePreservation Collection: The rear of Chartwell House as seen from the Marlborough Pavilion

The rear of Chartwell House as seen from the Marlborough Pavilion, which is on a corner of the main lawn. The pavilion is decorated with a bas-relief depicting the Battle of Blenheim of which Sir

Background imagePreservation Collection: The museum rooms at Chartwell House have been converted from three visitors bedrooms

The museum rooms at Chartwell House have been converted from three visitors bedrooms and designed by Michael Haynes. They contain part of the collection of trophies

Background imagePreservation Collection: Mrs Mary Soames, the daughter of the late Sir Winston Churchill

Mrs Mary Soames, the daughter of the late Sir Winston Churchill, in the rear garden of Chartwell House, overlooking the orchard. 20th May, 1966

Background imagePreservation Collection: Restoring the blitzed stained glass window of Canterbury Cathedral is Mr Caldwell aged 92

Restoring the blitzed stained glass window of Canterbury Cathedral is Mr Caldwell aged 92 still working as a stained glass artist in the trade in which he started at the age of 16 in Canterbury

Background imagePreservation Collection: USA, Washington State. Simpsons Hedgehog Cactus (Pediocactus simpsonii

USA, Washington State. Simpsons Hedgehog Cactus (Pediocactus simpsonii) flowering in May at Beezley Hills Preserve

Background imagePreservation Collection: USA, Minnesota, Sax-Zim Bog. Great gray owl on power line

USA, Minnesota, Sax-Zim Bog. Great gray owl on power line. Credit as: Don Grall / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Background imagePreservation Collection: USA, Minnesota, Sax-Zim Bog. Great gray owl on tree branch on foggy winter morning

USA, Minnesota, Sax-Zim Bog. Great gray owl on tree branch on foggy winter morning. Credit as: Don Grall / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Background imagePreservation Collection: St Pauls Cathedral in danger

St Pauls Cathedral in danger: why the Dean is opposing the tramway scheme. Sectional view from the south east showing the position of the waterline below the cathedral

Background imagePreservation Collection: PRESERVING FOOD, FRANCE

PRESERVING FOOD, FRANCE
A French laboratory for the cooking of foods destined for preservation Date: circa 1880

Background imagePreservation Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20120990

EyeUbiquitous_20120990
Ireland, County Antrim, Armoy, Early morning mist amidst The Dark Hedges, an avenue of beech trees dating from 1775 that have been used as a location in the HBO award winning Game of Thrones

Background imagePreservation Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20120992

EyeUbiquitous_20120992
Ireland, County Antrim, Armoy, Early morning mist amidst The Dark Hedges, an avenue of beech trees dating from 1775 that have been used as a location in the HBO award winning Game of Thrones

Background imagePreservation Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20120993

EyeUbiquitous_20120993
Ireland, County Antrim, Armoy, Early morning mist amidst The Dark Hedges, an avenue of beech trees dating from 1775 that have been used as a location in the HBO award winning Game of Thrones

Background imagePreservation Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20120991

EyeUbiquitous_20120991
Ireland, County Antrim, Armoy, Early morning mist amidst The Dark Hedges, an avenue of beech trees dating from 1775 that have been used as a location in the HBO award winning Game of Thrones

Background imagePreservation Collection: South Street Seaport Museum, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

South Street Seaport Museum, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, South Street Seaport Museum

Background imagePreservation Collection: 100 Age Ammunition Antique Architecture Armstrong

100 Age Ammunition Antique Architecture Armstrong
The Armstrong 100 ton gun, Fort Rinella, Kalkara, Malta

Background imagePreservation Collection: 20085864

20085864
CROATIA Dalmatian Coast Dubrovnik View along old city walls to Minceta Fort Tower and tourists. Former Yugoslavia Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing

Background imagePreservation Collection: Handley Page HPR. 7 Herald 201 G-APWJ

Handley Page HPR. 7 Herald 201 G-APWJ
Handley Page HPR.7 Herald 201 G-APWJ (built 1963) at Duxford on delivery to the Duxford Aviation Society for preservation. Date: 1958

Background imagePreservation Collection: SUB_0121

SUB_0121
Hyacinthoides - variety not idetified Bluebell wood Blue subject

Background imagePreservation Collection: SUB_0115

SUB_0115
variety not identified Variety not identified Brown subject

Background imagePreservation Collection: SK_0446

SK_0446
Sedum - variety not identified Sedum / Ice plant Brown subject Blue b/g

Background imagePreservation Collection: SUB_0042

SUB_0042
varieties not identified Meadow

Background imagePreservation Collection: SUB_0074

SUB_0074
Hyacinthoides - variety not idetified Bluebell wood Green subject

Background imagePreservation Collection: SK_0511

SK_0511
Allium schoenoprasum Chive Green subject



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Preservation is the key to unlocking the secrets of our past and safeguarding our future, and is a testament to human ingenuity and dedication, as seen in the meticulous restoration of King Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. This magnificent vessel stands as a living relic of history, reminding us of our maritime heritage. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another remarkable preservation project - the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier. This floating museum in New York City serves as a time capsule that allows visitors to step back into America's military past. Traveling further back in time, we encounter the Nydam Viking Ship. Discovered in Denmark's Nydam Bog, this ancient vessel has been painstakingly preserved for over 1, 500 years and offers invaluable insights into Viking culture and seafaring prowess. Closer to home, Tewkesbury Abbey in the United Kingdom stands tall as an architectural marvel from medieval times. Its preservation ensures that generations can admire its grandeur and appreciate its historical significance. Preservation extends beyond buildings; it encompasses cultural artifacts like bottles of wine arranged inside old cellars in Vrbice, Moravia. These carefully curated collections showcase winemaking traditions passed down through generations. In today's world where sustainability is paramount, preserving natural resources is crucial. Solar panels harnessing energy from sunlight symbolize our commitment to renewable power sources while reducing carbon emissions. The sight of octopuses hung up on washing lines may seem peculiar but represents age-old fishing practices still observed on Chania Island in Greece. Preserving these customs not only sustains local livelihoods but also safeguards traditional knowledge for future generations. Nature itself provides breathtaking preservation: a tree growing heart-shaped reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction love can flourish if nurtured with care. As climate change threatens polar regions' delicate ecosystems like Greenland Sea's broken pack ice; preserving them becomes imperative for maintaining biodiversity balance.