Conservation in Action At Sutton Hoo: Edith Pretty's Travel Case

What secrets are tucked away inside Edith Pretty’s travel case? Visit Sutton Hoo to see them open the case, uncover and check over 100 fascinating items, and see how these precious objects are cared for behind the scenes

What can a travel case tell us about the life of Edith Pretty?

Visit Sutton Hoo for a special behind-the-scenes conservation session as Edith Pretty’s travel case is taken out of its glass case. Explore the fascinating collection of more than 100 items stored inside.

Watch the Collections team as they carefully inventory, condition check and clean each individual object, discovering more about these personal belongings and how Sutton Hoo care for them. See conservation in action and find out what it takes to protect Sutton Hoo’s collections for future generations.