Duchess of Cornwall visit to Oxford University

The video discusses the conservation work and presentation responsibilities of a team, focusing on a journey between France and Japan. It highlights the role of philanthropists in preserving collections, particularly a 16th-century book of hours with offensive illustrations. The conservation process and historical context of the book are explained, including its connection to a 19th-century collector who contributed to the British Library.

What is the primary focus of the conservation work mentioned in the video?

• Traveling between countries

• Presenting selected items

• Creating new manuscripts

• Restoring ancient artifacts

What is unique about the 16th-century book discussed in the video?

• It contains rare gemstones

• It has mysterious and offensive illustrations

• It is written in an unknown language

• It was never published

Who is responsible for working on the 16th-century book?

• A historian

• The conservator

• A philanthropist

• The head of the library

What is the significance of the book of hours?

• It is related to the Virgin Mary

• It is a collection of poems

• It is a diary of a famous explorer

• It contains maps of ancient cities

Who donated the manuscript to the British Library?

• A 16th-century author

• A 19th-century collector

• A famous artist

• A royal family