BBC The Repair Shop Expert Lucia Scalisi Mourns Beloved Guest Maria Kirk Thursday, January 15, 2026 bbc repairshop luciascalisi mariakirk restoration art ukraine worldwarii heritage loss Lucia Scalisi, a skilled restorer from BBC’s The Repair Shop, recently shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of Maria Kirk, a guest who appeared on the show earlier in 2023. Lucia had the honor of restoring a treasured … Read More
‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’ Market Town Often Overshadowed by Famous Neighbours Wednesday, January 14, 2026 chippingcampden cotswolds markettown woolindustry historicbuildings cotswoldsway walkingtrail heritage tourism autumn Nestled among Gloucestershire’s illustrious rolling hills lies Chipping Campden, a picturesque market town often overlooked in favor of its more famous Cotswold neighbours like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. Yet, … Read More
BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson Heartbroken Over Loss of Cotswolds Orchards Sunday, January 11, 2026 countryfile cotswolds adamhenson orchards wassailing gloucestershire conservation biodiversity trees heritage BBC Countryfile presenter and farmer Adam Henson has shared his deep sadness over the rapid decline of orchards surrounding his family farm in the Cotswolds. Highlighting a cherished local tradition, Adam reflects on the … Read More
Pensioners Create Jilly Cooper-Inspired Calendar to Save Forest of Dean Pub Saturday, January 10, 2026 brockweir forestofdean pubrestoration fundraising community pensioners jillycooper calendar charity heritage A spirited group of pensioners from the Forest of Dean have combined creativity and community spirit to save their last remaining village pub by producing a Jilly Cooper-inspired calendar. Their lighthearted project has not … Read More
BBC Gardeners' World’s Adam Frost Leaves Viewers in Tears as Co-Star Breaks Down Emotionally Friday, January 9, 2026 gardenersworld adamfrost loisamos horticulture restoration volunteers emotional heritage bbc bedfordspark Gardeners' World viewers were deeply touched by a poignant segment featuring presenter Adam Frost at the Bedfords Park Walled Garden near Romford, which will be rebroadcast this evening. This remarkable garden, dating back to … Read More
Restoration Begins on Gloucester’s Historic Pin Factory Wednesday, January 7, 2026 restoration heritage gloucester pinfactory historicengland architecture community preservation industrial conservation In a significant step towards preserving Gloucester’s industrial heritage, restoration work has commenced on a former pin factory originally converted from a barn in the early 1800s. This Grade II listed building has been … Read More