Early in his career Paul worked in a museum environment, focussing primarily on objects conservation and collections management (disaster planning, environmental monitoring, display cases & mounts, storage and housekeeping). After a brief spell in buildings conservation Paul moved to the University of Lincoln in 2007 initially to provide technical support before finally moving into a more research focussed role.
Over the years Paul has developed a keen interest in Maritime Heritage and Military Vehicles, focussing on the analysis of painted surfaces. His research has quantified the precise colours, sequence of application and types of paints used on both World War I and II period tanks and other armoured vehicles, defining the precise nature of the camouflage schemes used.
Similar work on maritime vessels from the 18th century has defined their appearance and helped to date hull timbers and fittings and helped define their working life span. His research has also informed the characterisation of the quality and extent of early paint layers on these vessels, invisible beneath modern overpaints radically altering conservation strategies.
Paul’s interests in the built environment lie within the field of architectural paint research and historic decorative interiors (including wallpapers) in the context of vernacular, ecclesiastical and industrial architecture.
Paul also manages on-site conservation projects with a high level of student engagement providing “real world” experience for both under and post graduate conservation students. This highly rewarding aspect of his work helps to develop the students time management & problem solving skills, health & safety awareness, team working and stimulates new research ideas.
Qualifications
University of Lincoln, Faculty of Art, Architecture & Design, BA Conservation & Restoration (2004 – 2007).
English Heritage, The Historic Interior: Commissioning and Managing Conservation Research (2009).
Previous employments
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery, Assistant Conservator.
Railton Price Building Conservation, Conservator.
Memberships
The Institute of Conservation (ICON).
Society for Nautical Research