Preservation Collection

Restoration work begins on a Saab J29 "Flying Barrel"
Restoration work begins on a Saab J29 " Flying Barrel" jet aircraft at the Edgwick Centre, transported by road from the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Don Wilcox and John Foskey, members of the United States Air Force, help to paint and restore an F100D Super Sabre fighter plane at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

King Henry VIIIs ship, Mary Rose, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

USS Intrepid aircraft carrier moored on the Hudson River, New York. It is now the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum

Nydam Viking Ship
The 007 Nydam ship, one of three vessels discovered in the 19th century, and dating from the late Iron Age. Preservation was aided by the ships peat bog deposit site

Tewkesbury fromTewkesbury Abbey UK
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Bottles of wine arranged inside old wine cellar in Vrbice, Breclav District, South Moravian Region, Moravia, Czech Republic

Solar panel with sun

Octopuses hung up to dry on washing lines, Chania, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Tree growing in heart-shape

Wind turbines on Bodmin Moor, near Bodmin, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The icebreabker Kapitan Khlebnikov cruising through broken pack ice Greenland Sea
The icebreabker Kapitan Khlebnikov cruising through Prince Christian sound, Greenland

Wetlands at sunrise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova / Mantua, Italy
Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova/Mantua, Italy

Frances Densmore, US anthropologist
Frances Densmore (left, 1867-1957), US ethnologist, using a phonograph (left) to record the voice and stories of Mountain Chief, a Native American from the Piegan tribe

Sphinx and Kefren (Chephren) pyramid, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A 2nd World War bunker on the beach at Cley Norfolk UK
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Anfiteatro / Pompeii
The Anfitheatro at Pompeii, with the original seating still in situ

The Birtish Library in London UK
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A gas mask at the Muckleborough collection in Norfolk UK
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Waylans Hamburgers the Ku Ku sign on Route 66 in Miami Oklahoma Waylans Hamburgers the Ku Ku sign on Route 66 in Miami Oklahoma

Blarney Inn Motel sign in Shamrock Texas Blarney Inn Motel sign in Shamrock Texas

Great Wall of China at Badaling. First built during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and restored in the 1980s Great Wall of China at Badaling

Maine, Bass Harbor, Acadia National Park, Blue Hill Bay
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Florida, Miami, Everglades National Park, Great Egret (Casmerodius albus)

Colombia, Salento, Cocora Valley, Cocora National Park, Wax Palm Trees, Palma de Cera

Portrait of a black wolf sitting in a snow covered field, YNP, USA
Portrait of a black wolf (Canis lupus) waiting in a snow covered field looking at camera; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Brown bear standing on rocks eating salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) standing upright and balancing on the rocks with a freshly caught salmon in mouth at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park; Alaska, United States of America

Close-up of a plains zebra looking at the camera through bushes, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a plains zebra (Equus quagga - formerly Equus burchellii) eyeing the camera through the bushes in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Southern giraffe standing in the long grass at dawn, Gabus Game Ranch, Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Portrait of southern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) standing in the golden long grass in a clearing in the woodlands of the savanna at dawn in the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

The Deltic Alycidon, D9009 (55 009), Class 55, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, leaves ICI Wilton. Pictured at Nunthorpe on route to Grosmont, in the centre of two Class 37 engines

The library at Chartwell House. Inset in the bookcase is a model of the Mulberry Harbour at Port Arromanches as it was on D-Day plus 109 (September 23rd 1944)

The drawing room at Chartwell House. The portrait of Lady Churchill on the left of the fireplace was painted by Douglas Chandor in 1946

Sir Winston Churchills study in Chartwell House. Sir Winston loved this room and it is here that he did most of his writing

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Nepenthes Pervillei Pitcher plant Green subject

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Pastinaca sativa Kral Russian Parsnip Brown subject

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), dried seed pods ready for seed harvesting. Sichuan Province, China

POWERHOUSE MUSEUM DIGITISATION LAUNCH
Minister for the Arts Don Harwin (right) speaks to museum preservation team members during the launch of the Powerhouse Collection Digitisation Project at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Monday

USA, New Jersey. Upper Raritan River Basin, North Branch, Tewksbury Township, Oldwick, Tewksbury Land Trust acquisition, meadow of Black-eyed Susan s

Part of a submerged Holocene forest, revealed after a winter storm from beneath the sand at Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl), Abersoch Wales, UK March 2014

Brown algae (Desmarestia anceps) from King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Preserved specimen

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Vintners Place, Upper Thames Street, Queenhithe, City of London. A view from below the south end of the facade of Thames House braced with a supporting steel frame during the construction of Vintners

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LONDON METROPOLE HOTEL, EDGWARE ROAD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. The interior of the facade of the former Westminster Arms public house

USA, Florida, White Springs, Restored Adams Country Store And Museum, White Springs Historic District, U.S. National Register Of Historic Places

Lakota Indians in the Badlands of South Dakota, USA MR

Quebec City, Canada. The facade of a church awaiting desctruction in Quebec City Canada

Africa, Southern Africa, African, African, Botswana, Abu

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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.