About the Author

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Lynda K. Skipper is a senior lecturer in Conservation at the University of Lincoln, UK, focusing on science, research, and preventive conservation. She has a PGCE in Higher Education teaching and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She researches historic interiors and stone biodeterioration.Philip J. A. Skipper is a research associate and associate lecturer at the University of Lincoln. He also works as a freelance consultant, currently contracted with Historic England to provide advice and carry out research projects on biological growth, biodeterioration of heritage materials, surface treatments and general heritage science.