The workshop of dreams, where cherished possessions are returned to their former glory. Nestled deep in the British countryside is The Repair Shop, where broken and battered beloved artefacts, antiques, and curios are brought back to life. Led by furniture restorer Jay Blades, The Repair Shop is an extraordinary workspace featuring a dedicated team of skilled and passionate craftspeople – everybody from horologists and ceramicists to upholsterers. Every object tells a unique story and each episode is packed with engaging tales, a social history of where these objects came from, and what it means to their owners to see them lovingly repaired and restored. Ultimately, the series provides the perfect antidote to modern throwaway culture and shines a light on the wonderful treasures to be found in homes across the country.
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➤ Subscribe ➤ http://bit.ly/RepairShopYT Today's first visitor is Karen who's brought along her beloved granddad's alarm clock that's been silent for over 30 years. She's hoping horologist Steve Fletcher can awaken childhood memories by getting it ticking again. The clock belonged to David Alfonso Butler who came to the UK as part of the Windrush Generation, worked nights at a foundry and relied on his trusty 1960s wind up alarm clock to wake him every afternoon, after a long shift. Karen would wait patiently by his bed for the alarm to sound knowing she'd have her granddad's devoted attention for the rest of the day. When she returns to the barn Karen is overjoyed to hear the familiar tick and ring for the first time in decades. The silversmith skills of Brenton West are called upon to bring a disfigured and dented metal horse back to life. The statue was bought by Olivia for her late father who loved horse racing using her first pay packet. Delighted with the gift, the horse sat pride of place in his front room for years. Sadly, her father died young in a tragic accident giving the horse even greater significance for Olivia. The final visitor is Steve with a 120-year-old Rugby League cup awarded to his great grandfather in the early 1900s when he played for his country. When the commemorative cap, complete with decorative silver braid tassel was discovered at the back of a wardrobe Steve's family started researching their relative's illustrious sporting career. The skills of master hatter Jayesh Vaghela are called upon to preserve this piece of sporting history. If you love The Repair Shop, check out The Bidding Room 📺 https://bit.ly/TheBiddingRoomYT 🎟️ The Repair Shop is going on tour across the UK! Tickets can be purchased at: https://bit.ly/4d5TL6l Nestled deep in the British countryside is The Repair Shop, where a team of Britain's most skilled and caring craftspeople rescue and resurrect items their owners thought were beyond saving. Together they transform priceless pieces of family history and bring loved, but broken treasures, and the memories they hold back to life. If you have a treasured item that's seen better days and you think our experts can help, please get in touch now! 👉 http://bit.ly/TakePartTRS