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News Release from: Environmental Seals | Subject: Eltham Palace project
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 December 2004
Eltham Palace protected
Envirografâ Art Covers product 126 supplied by Fire Prevention Products (London) have been used to protect Eltham Palace.
Eltham Palace is situated in the south east of London, and the building hosts a fascinating designer home, which combines both a rich tapestry of a Medieval Royal palace together with an opulent Art Deco home The palace was the home of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld who in 1933, created a jewel in the crown residence
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 21 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The property has been lovingly restored and preserved by English Heritage and is open to the public, the 15th century Great Hall is now used for functions like weddings etc.
With a risk of a fire starting many of the valuable artefacts contained within the hall and house need to be protected from fire, smoke or water damage.
The fire at another great house, Windsor Castle, identified to many restorers the need for important art treasures to be protected from the devastation of fire and smoke.
However the fire at the castle also identified a key problem associated with extinguishing flames, water.
The water and handling damage of the Windsor Castle fire is thought to have contributed greatly to the destruction of many of the price-less artefacts.
Envirografâ Art Covers product 126 supplied by Fire Prevention Products (London) have been used at Eltham palace to protect a late18th century Grand Piano, a Sculpture of Virginia Courtauld, Grandfather Clock, and even a massive oak table situated in the Great Hall.
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