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Conservation in Action: Edith Pretty's Travel Case

Tue 10 Nov · 10:30

Sutton Hoo

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What can a travel case tell us about the life of Edith Pretty? Join us for a special behind-the-scenes conservation session as Edith Pretty’s travel case is taken out of its glass case and explore the fascinating collection of more than 100 items stored inside. Watch our Collections team as they carefully inventory, condition check and clean each individual object, discovering more about these personal belongings and how we care for them. See conservation in action and find out what it takes to protect Sutton Hoo’s collections for future generations.

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Conservation in Action: Edith Pretty's Travel Case takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Conservation in Action: Edith Pretty's Travel Case is held at Sutton Hoo in Ipswich (Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk).

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Conservation in Action: Edith Pretty's Travel Case

📅 Tuesday, 10 November 2026 – Wednesday, 11 November 2026🕖 10:30📍 Sutton Hoo

About This Event

What can a travel case tell us about the life of Edith Pretty?

Join us for a special behind-the-scenes conservation session as Edith Pretty’s travel case is taken out of its glass case and explore the fascinating collection of more than 100 items stored inside.

Watch our Collections team as they carefully inventory, condition check and clean each individual object, discovering more about these personal belongings and how we care for them. See conservation in action and find out what it takes to protect Sutton Hoo’s collections for future generations.

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Sutton Hoo

Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk

Deben, Ipswich

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When is Conservation in Action: Edith Pretty's Travel Case?

Conservation in Action: Edith Pretty's Travel Case takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Wednesday, 11 November 2026.