Full terms and conditions of use will be issued and agreed at the point of rental
General guidelines for artefact rental:
- Objects are only to be used on a not-for-profit basis.
- You must safeguard the items on loan.
- Items should be securely stored when not in use.
- Borrowers will be liable for the costs of damage or loss of items up to £150 per box.
- Loans must be collected and returned on specified days/times as agreed when booking.
- Borrowers are responsible for collecting and returning boxes on specified days and times.
- Collection must be made in a car and not by public transport.
- Late returns will incur additional charges.
Caring for the artefacts on loan:
- Wash hands before and after handling objects.
- Handle with care, they are original historical artefacts, not reproductions.
- Handle objects over a table and over a soft surface (further guidelines in each box).
- Report breakages immediately.
- Do not store or display objects in direct sunlight.
- Do not use adhesives, labels, Sellotape, or blue-tack on artefacts.
- Do not attempt to repair damaged objects or modify objects in any way. Contact us immediately.
- Do not wear items (unless they are explicitly marked for such use)