The Repair Shop Expert Faces Career First While Restoring WWII Land Army Doll Wednesday, July 9, 2025 repairshop restoration landarmy wwii doll heritage craftsmanship conservation history bbc On Wednesday, July 9, a Repair Shop expert experienced a career first, admitting, “I’m a bit worried,” as she prepared to restore a unique World War II keepsake on BBC One’s Favourite Fixes. Vanessa Budd … Read More
Gloucestershire Village Market Blossoms with New Traders and Welcoming Atmosphere Friday, June 20, 2025 gloucestershire market kingsstanley localbusiness freshproduce community craftsmanship familyfriendly petfriendly food The village market in King’s Stanley, Gloucestershire, has flourished since its launch six years ago, providing a valuable platform for local businesses to showcase and sell their unique products. Held every first and third … Read More
The Repair Shop Star Will Kirk: From Early TV Roles to Personal Heartbreak Sunday, May 11, 2025 willkirk therepairshop woodrestoration bbc furniturerestoration personalloss craftsmanship family television restoration Will Kirk, the resident wood restorer on the BBC’s hit show The Repair Shop, has captured viewers’ hearts since his debut in 2017. Over the years, he has skillfully breathed new life into family heirlooms, sentimental … Read More
Restoration of 16th Century Tudor Building in Gloucester Tuesday, May 6, 2025 restoration gloucester tudor historic timber-framed antiques craftsmanship preservation heritage regeneration The Grade-I listed 26 Westgate in Gloucester has undergone a stunning restoration, supported by a £314,163 grant from Historic England. Dating back to the late 16th century, the merchant’s house is the largest surviving … Read More
The Repair Shop's Steve Fletcher: The Art of Restoration Saturday, April 5, 2025 repair bbc restoration horology antiques expert steve fletcher craftsmanship family joy Since its debut in 2017, The Repair Shop has showcased the restoration of a wide array of cherished items, from worn-down shoes and tattered teddy bears to delicate paintings and deteriorating jewelry. The BBC’s team of … Read More
Preserving Gloucester Cathedral's 14th Century Cloister Wednesday, April 2, 2025 gloucester cathedral cloister conservation investment headley trust heritage preservation architecture craftsmanship Gloucester Cathedral’s iconic 14th-century Cloister has received a significant investment for its conservation. A generous £40,000 donation from the Headly Trust will contribute to the ongoing Cloister Project, aimed at … Read More