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 Hatty has brought her mum Jane, with a piece of handmade pottery for Kirsten Ramsay's expert eyes. Jane was an accomplished potter and this beautifully inscribed porcelain bowl is a precious early example of her signature work. It was displayed on a kitchen shelf for years until a dramatic collision with a jar while Hatty was cooking, which she feels dreadful about it. The bowl is now in multiple pieces. Jane feels the fix is beyond her, and they are really hoping that Kirsten can somehow salvage it. This is the first time Kirsten has repaired the work of a fellow ceramicist, and she is very impressed by the bowl's intricate fish design and delicate blue-green glaze. The task of making it whole again requires patience and nerves of steel. Silversmith Brenton West is intrigued by Liz's ornate little spice train. The decorative spice holder would originally have been part of a set, along with a candle and a tiny silver wine cup, which are used during the Jewish weekly tradition of Shabbat. The train would be filled with fragrant spices and placed on the dining table, with the intention of 'sweetening the conversation' during dinner. It belonged to Liz's great-grandfather, who was a chief rabbi in Bulgaria in the late 1800s. The train was then inherited by Liz's grandmother, who fled Austria at the beginning of the Second World War. She and her husband set up a new life in the UK with very few possessions, this intricate little train being one of them. Liz treasures this reminder of her family's history. Brenton's silversmithing skills are tested as he uses a technique called filigree. Finally, a handmade leather football gets the full Suzie Fletcher treatment when brothers Pete and Mick come to call. Their late grandfather was a leather worker and made countless footballs for a living in the 1940s and 50s. Pete and Mick were very fond of their talented grandad and were delighted when they unearthed the only remaining piece of his handiwork in their mother's attic. They soon realised it was in dire straits, hardened solid, dented and misshaped, and they needed professional help to save it. Suzie, with Jay's assistance, goes to work to revive the ball. 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