article_snippet: A multi-million pound conservation project is under way to bring the building which he featured as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers back into public use and create a community space with improved visitor facilities and access.
article_snippet: The note was uncovered during a multi-million pound conservation project which is under way to bring the building which he featured as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers back into public use .
article_snippet: Site manager Jay Westwood, said everyday they were finding new historical treasures and described new historical treasures as 'an honour to work on new historical treasures.'
article_snippet: Lawrence Best, contracts manager at Fairhurst Ward Abbotts added: 'This has already proved to be a fascinating project which will no doubt result in the discovery of further artefacts offering a glimpse into the building which he featured as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers's rich history.
article_snippet: Our experience of the heritage sector will ensure that any discoveries are protected and that Eastgate House is sympathetically conserved. '
article_snippet: This will include restoring many of the property's original historic features, such as decorative plaster ceilings, which will be returned to the way they were in the 16th century. '
article_snippet: Our're proud to be involved in such an important project and look forward to providing a fantastic new community space and leading tourist attraction that will ensure Eastgate House remains a much loved part of the local community.'
article_snippet: Once work is complete at The 16th century Eastgate House, work will re-open to the public in 2016 for the first time in more than 30 years, with exhibitions and displays telling the story of the building and those who have lived and worked there for more than 400 years.
article_snippet: In 1923 an extension to the museum, a new formal garden and a caretaker's cottage - 'Eastgate Cottage' - were added.
article_snippet: Work is now underway, with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, to transform The 16th century Eastgate House into an exhibition centre for art and history events.