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The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn

Skills, stories and heartwarming restorations: THE LATEST BOOK
By Jayne Dowle
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The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn by Jayne Dowle takes readers into the enchanting world of the beloved TV series. The book delves into the intricate craftsmanship and heartwarming stories behind the restoration of precious heirlooms. It highlights the skills, dedication, and passion of artisans working to give treasured items a new lease on life, celebrating creativity and tradition in the process.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about the world of restoration and love discovering the stories behind treasured heirlooms. It offers a heartwarming glimpse into the craftsmanship and dedication involved in bringing cherished items back to life, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate skilled artisans and the beauty of preserving history.

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The second specially photographed book from the BBC's Top Ratings Hit The Repair Shop, in which the
experts explain the importance of heirloom restoration crafts.

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Don't miss the newest book from The Repair Shop, coming September 2025.

The Repair Shop - the Bafta-award-winning series with regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone - has cemented itself as a BBC classic.

Enter a workshop filled with expert craftspeople as they bring loved pieces of family history and the memories they hold back to life.

Each expert explains their craft, the reason they love it so much, and how they go about restoring and reviving your precious objects, from a Ukrainian suitcase to a matchstick clock, using crafts as varied as leatherwork, woodwork, metalwork, art, and ceramic restoration.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781914239656

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kyle Books

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Jay Blades

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 877g

Pages: 192

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Elizabeth Wilhide (Author)
Elizabeth Wilhide is a leading expert on design and interiors. She has written numerous books on the subject, including William Morris: Décor and Design, Pattern Design and The Great Pottery Throw Down.

Enter a workshop filled with expert craftspeople as they bring loved pieces of family history and the memories they hold, back to life.

In his Foreword, Jay Blades explains the unique magic of the Repair Shop barn, then each of the expert craftspeople reveal the inside stories of their craft and the repairs of treasured possessions that keep family history live using their heritage craft skills.

As a heartwarming and uplifting antidote to throwaway culture,the BBC's BAFTA Award Winning The Repair Shop has become essential TV viewing across the generations and has established itself as a firm favourite with viewers.

Instagram: @therepairshop.tv

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