Day 5:

This little book from 1601 was successfully restored and stabilised with a lot of tlc!

Read more about this book (and a snail model 🐌) here: https://t.co/dbapdRpEFO

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This is a special treasure in our collection. The cover is called a 'limp binding' due to the flexible nature of the material, known as 'hair vellum.' It contains the accounts of the Wardrobe of Edward II from 1315-16. E101/376.

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This wall painting, depicting parts of the story of David and Goliath, was revealed in 1852 under whitewash at the Minster Church of St Nicholas, Great Yarmouth. Watercolour from Dawson Turner's collection : https://t.co/XDVVojqQ9M

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