Rick Tailby – Working in the industry for 30 years, is a specialist in antique conservation- specialising in repairs, restoration, and French polishing.

“I come from a long line of woodworkers and it’s been a joy working in the cabinet making/restoration world over the past 30 odd years.

It has always been my desire to pass on the extensive skills I’ve learnt along the way after witnessing a slow decline in the opportunities available to learn how to conserve and restore such a large part of our history. I know from visiting hundreds of clients’ houses over the years that there are thousands of unique, sentimental and historical pieces out-there that will fall into disrepair and become unsalvageable without preserving these skills and knowledge”