For centuries, England's story
has been written on church walls
and castle ceilings in every corner
of the nation. Conserving these
precious wall paintings is like drawing
back the curtain on the lives of those who
shaped who we are. From the
damp English climate to failed early
20th century restoration attempts,
to the very buildings they are housed in,
these irreplaceable artworks,
some even older than those in the
Sistine Chapel, risk disappearing
from view altogether. But,
it's not too late to stop them being lost.
At English Heritage we look after
the largest collection of wall paintings
in the country and our team of experts
work tirelessly to save them.
With your donation today,
we can care for more of these treasures
sooner, and stop their stories
vanishing for good. We are now
embarking on a nationwide conservation
project to preserve the
wall paintings at 76 of our
historic sites, your support
will help keep these fragile paintings
visible for future generations to enjoy.
Visit support us
on the English Heritage website
to make a donation. Thank you.