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 Seventy-four-year-old Goldie bear has been a trusted companion to three generations of Nerys Kendrick's family. He was originally given to Nerys' mum Judith when she was 14 months old. In time he was passed on to Nerys and her sister, and now he belongs to Judith's daughter. This much-loved bear has been present at every Christmas, every birthday and provided comfort to the Kendrick's family whenever they've been feeling sad or a little nervous. But the years of love and cuddles have taken their toll and now Goldie is in dire need of Julie and Amanda's restorative touch. This repair means a lot to the family - Judith now has a degenerative eye condition and Nerys is keen for her mum to see Goldie rejuvenated. Next to arrive at the barn is Merline Wright with a special pair of scissors. Merline's mum May was a seamstress in Jamaica and Merline remembers her mum skilfully making all manner of items from cushions to bridesmaids' dresses, as well as everyday clothing all using these scissors. Merline would describe items of clothing she had seen people wearing or in shop windows to her mum, who would then recreate them for her daughter. May passed away just a month short of her 100th birthday and now Merline would like scissor maker Jonathan Reid to restore the scissors to how they looked when May first got them. To do this he'll need to reshape the blades, repaint the handles and enlist Brenton's help to replace the shiny nickel plating. The final visitor to the barn is Stephen Carr who arrives with his old school satchel – a job for leather expert Suzie Fletcher. Stephen was born with one leg shorter than the other and spent lots of time in hospital as a youngster. At primary school he was bullied on account of his disability and as a result he was anxious about starting secondary school. His parents Joyce and Charles bought him the rather stylish satchel to help build his confidence. Happily, Stephen's confidence grew at secondary school where he blossomed but now the satchel is beginning to show its age. The once bright leather has faded, and parts of the satchel have started to perish. Inside, where Charles had written his son's name and address the writing has faded and Stephen would like it restored. Stephen's parents taught their son the importance of helping others and if the satchel can be restored Stephen would like to use it when he volunteers with the Samaritans - in celebration of all that his parents taught him. 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