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The Leather Conservation Centre was founded in 1978 to conserve historic leathers and is based in Leicester. It is a major international centre for leather conservation, education and research.

Latest blog posts

Black background with slight leather pattern. LCC letters in white.

Values judgement and decision making in conservation: Caring for working objects

1 December 2023

Betty Haines: A Life in Leather

5 December 2022

A how-to guide for making Iron Age shoes, by Pei Pei Lee

A brief history of iron age shoes by Kirstin Gobb

Black background with slight leather pattern. LCC letters in white.

Values judgement and decision making in conservation: Caring for working objects

1 December 2023

Betty Haines: A Life in Leather

5 December 2022

A how-to guide for making Iron Age shoes, by Pei Pei Lee

Black background with slight leather pattern. LCC letters in white.

Values judgement and decision making in conservation: Caring for working objects

1 December 2023

Betty Haines: A Life in Leather

5 December 2022

A how-to guide for making Iron Age shoes, by Pei Pei Lee

A brief history of iron age shoes by Kirstin Gobb

Latest events

Professional course

Introduction to Leather Conservation

Fine Linen Darning Workshop

Professional course

Introduction to Leather Conservation

Fine Linen Darning Workshop

Behind The Conservator’s Bench