# [HBP#15] - Lee Prosser - The Privilage of Working in a Royal Palace

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Podcast: [Heritage Buildings Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heritage-buildings-podcast-7116506)
Published: 2025-06-09T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.heritagebuildingspodcast.com
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🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps!  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast!  In this episode, Vincent Reed sits down with Dr. Lee Prosser, the curator of historic buildings at Historic Royal Palaces. They discuss Lee's journey from archaeology to architecture and conservation of historic buildings.  The conversation spans a variety of topics including the study of historic staircases, developments in timber framing, interior decoration, and the unique challenges of preserving iconic structures such as Kensington Palace and the Great Pagoda at Kew. Lee shares his experiences working on these historic projects, the evolution of building restoration techniques, and the expertise required to maintain such national treasures.  Tune in to gain insights into the meticulous world of historic conservation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestamps Click the time on the left to jump straight to that section 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:57 Lee Prosser's Background and Early Career 03:43 Transition to Historic Buildings 07:40 Role and Responsibilities at Historic Royal Palaces 12:13 Challenges and Learning in Conservation 18:19 Research and Discoveries in Historic Buildings 34:23 Uncovering Hidden Treasures in Dust 35:26 The Evolution of Staircase Design 38:13 Queen Anne's Staircase Fears 40:07 Region…

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