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 The first arrival is for paintings conservator Lucia Scalisi. Maria has brought a 19th-century Madonna and Child painting that originally hung in a Ukrainian village church where her family lived. During the Second World War it was rolled up and hidden in her grandmother Halena's coat just before she was taken to a forced labour camp in Northern Germany with her two daughters, Irena and Stefania. During their time in the camp the painting was the only possession they held on to and was their connection to home. Although her grandmother did not survive the camp Maria's mum Irena and aunt Stefania were liberated but could not return home, so the painting has been in their care ever since. Lucia has her work cut out as cracks have appeared where the painting was hastily folded and stored. Maria hopes to one day return the restored painting to its original home. * Sarah has travelled from Somerset with an intriguing Victorian gadget to test the mechanical mind of Steve Fletcher. The brass, pocket sized sewing machine was designed to attach to a tabletop and work as a miniature, portable lock stitch machine. It has been passed down the female line of Sarah's family for generations, as sewing is most definitely in their blood. Her grandma was a skilled seamstress and her father designed and made her bridesmaids' dresses. Sarah has been fascinated by the machine from the moment her grandma showed it to her many years ago but neither she nor her grandma ever saw it working. It's a tricky challenge for Steve Fletcher, can he get this seized up machine whirring once again? Lastly, Brian comes to call with a defunct piece of 1950s audio technology that created the signature guitar sound from his youth. He's hoping electronics expert Mark Stuckey can bring it back into action. Brian lives and breathes music and loves to perform, even now in his 80s. The Copicat works like a tape recorder and, when an electric guitar is connected, it records and plays back the previous sound, like an echo. The technique was made famous by bands like 'The Shadows' and Brian, with his various bands, would often use it at gigs. He'd now love to entertain his friends and play gigs once again. 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