Step back in time

Learn about the fascinating history of the Fordington Mosaic and step inside the new atrium at Dorset Museum with this exciting time-lapse footage! Acheson are extremely proud to have been asked to deliver this important heritage project and look forward to a time when you can all be invited to see this incredible space brought to life.

Read the interesting article from Dorset Museum here - Conservators re-install Mosaic in the new Dorset Museum

Released On 27th Jan 2021

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