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 in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Painting conservator Lucia Scalisi welcomes a historic portrait of Charles II into the barn. Owner Liz remembers it hanging in her grandparents dining room when she was a child. Now, her son Dylan is fascinated by its history so they are hoping it can be brought back to life. A fascinating fix for Lucia, as she removes layers of dirt it becomes clear just how old the portrait really is. Goldsmith Richard Talman faces the delicate task of reuniting the broken pieces of an engagement ring that symbolises a grandparents' deep love. Owner Michelle's grandmother Muriel was engaged to another man when she first locked eyes with her grandfather Wilfred in a pub. She called off her engagement and the pair went on to have a long and happy marriage. Michelle wants to honour their love story by having the romantic ring restored. And, born in Zanzibar, Mahbuba fled to the UK as a child due to the Revolution, with no time to bring any possessions with her. Years later she stumbled across an ornate wooden chest in a market in Oman, evoking strong memories of the childhood she left behind. Silversmith Brenton West and wood expert Will Kirk join forces to bring this lavishly embellished family heirloom back to its former glory. Watch full episodes of The Repair Shop on BBC iPlayer 📺http://bit.ly/TRSiPlayer 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