We are delighted to be invited to create a photographic record of Scampston conservatory restoration project over this coming year. The beautiful Grade II listed Richardson conservatory had fallen into disrepair to the point of having to be closed to the public and hidden behind boarding. The main record as building commences and progresses will be on Scampston Conservatory blog and on exhibition in the eventual finished conservatory. However we want to share some behind-the-scenes glimpses as things progress.

Our first visit, on a windy day towards the end of 2013, we were happy to be kitted out in high viz and hard hats as we explored the creaking, dilapidated and also very romantic structure…