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Keeping the exhibits safe at the National Civil War Centre in Newark
Subsequently extended during the Georgian and Victorian eras the complex is now known as the Old Magnus Buildings and home to the National Civil War Centre. Up until 2004 the buildings were in constant
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use, first as a school until 1910, then as the town’s museum until 2004 when it fell into disrepair. Newark and Sherwood District Council was awarded Heritage Lottery Funding to restore and transform the Old Magnus Buildings into a new museum and National Civil War Centre continuing Thomas Magnus’ vision for all to have access to education, the new museum will also be a centre for Civil War learning. Home to many important historical artefacts
and some graffiti dating back to early 1600s, security was high on the agenda when plans were
his magnificent Tudor Hall was built in 1529 by prominent local resident Thomas Magnus for use as a free school.
first made for the buildings restoration. As the buildings are Listed any security measures taken had to be sympathetic to the buildings elegance and historical significance. The Architects Purcell and the Main Contractor Woodhead Heritage turned to Selectaglaze to provide protection to the vulnerable window openings. Secondary glazing is the ideal solution for Listed and historic buildings even when high security is required, as it offers performance in a fully reversible adaption which is accepted by most heritage bodies. Selectaglaze treated 45 window openings with
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