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Conserving Stone – Cleaning & Colour at the Tower
A primer on how the Tower’s stone is cleaned and conserved, and how paint narrates without pretending to be old.
11/27/2025
9 min read
Methods
- Gentle cleaning; minimal intervention; documented choices.
- Paint used to interpret, not to deceive.
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Bottom Line
Conservation keeps truthful surfaces—and tells you why.
About the Author
Conservation Analyst
I built this to help you enjoy the Tower of London smartly—clear pacing, better timing, and context that makes each chapel, crown, and stone corridor resonate.
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