[HBP#15] - Lee Prosser - The Privilage of Working in a Royal Palace

🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast! In this episode, Vincent Reed sits down with Dr. Lee Prosser, the curator of historic buildings at Historic Royal Palaces. They discuss Lee's journey from archaeology to architecture and conservation of historic buildings. The conversation spans a variety of topics including the study of historic staircases, developments in timber framing, interior decoration, and the unique challenges of preserving iconic structures such as Kensington Palace and the Great Pagoda at Kew. Lee shares his experiences working on these historic projects, the evolution of building restoration techniques, and the expertise required to maintain such national treasures. Tune in to gain insights into the meticulous world of historic conservation.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestampsClick the time on the left to jump straight to that section00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:57 Lee Prosser's Background and Early Career03:43 Transition to Historic Buildings07:40 Role and Responsibilities at Historic Royal Palaces12:13 Challenges and Learning in Conservation18:19 Research and Discoveries in Historic Buildings34:23 Uncovering Hidden Treasures in Dust35:26 The Evolution of Staircase Design38:13 Queen Anne's Staircase Fears40:07 Regional Differences in Staircase Styles44:36 The Role of Craftsmen in Historical London49:10 Women in Historical Trades53:49 Lighting Experiments in Historical Buildings59:26 The Importance of Imported Timber01:10:28 Swedish Timber Imports and Early Sawmills01:11:54 Variations in Historical Flooring01:14:10 The Fascinating World of Wallpapers01:20:40 Evolution of Carpets and Rugs01:25:59 Historical Heating Systems01:34:05 Notable Restoration Projects01:40:43 Conclusion and Future Prospects---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Lee Prosser using the links below:Email: [email protected]: www.hrp.org.uk---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to find out more about the Heritage Buildings Association - https://heritagebuildingsassociation.comClick here to join the conversation - https://heritagebuildings.forum#HistoricBuildings #Conservation #Architecture