Hoots from the Archive - The Return of the Admissions Registers

Posted by Rachel Kneale on 11 Aug 2022

Admission register spines

The admissions registers are some of the most important records that we hold in the MGS Archive. They are used frequently and are beginning to need a bit of TLC. We sent four volumes off to our friends at Sycamore Bookbinding. They have done a fantastic job of repairing the registers. Here are some "before" and "after" photographs:

We wanted to be able to save the original covers of the registers, and Sycamore have skilfully incorporated the originals whilst replacing the spine that had disintegrated and renewing the lettering.

 

 

Hopefully, with careful handling, these registers will continue to provide us with vital information about the School.

To learn more about our admissions registers, click here

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