Historic Brunel Building to Become New Cultural Venue in Stroud Thursday, October 16, 2025 stroud brunel stationquarter culture regeneration heritage venue community arts restoration Stroud is set to welcome a vibrant new cultural venue housed within a beautifully restored historic building designed by the famed engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. This exciting project forms a central part of the ongoing … Read More
BBC's The Repair Shop Guest Moved to Tears After Heartwarming Restoration Wednesday, October 15, 2025 bbc repairshop restoration emotional heirloom transformation workshop memories heritage touching On the latest episode of BBC’s beloved series The Repair Shop, viewers witnessed a deeply touching moment as an elderly guest broke down in tears following a stunning restoration of a treasured heirloom. The … Read More
BBC Repair Shop Fans Praise Expert as Horologist Reveals 'Back-Breaking' Work Behind the Scenes Friday, October 10, 2025 repairshop stevefletcher horology restoration bbc craftsmanship timepieces expertise artisanship repair The BBC’s popular show, The Repair Shop, has garnered a loyal following thanks to its heartwarming stories and impressive restorations. One of the show’s standout experts is horologist Steve Fletcher, who has been … Read More
People Spot 'Genius' Reason Behind Mysterious Hole in Cotswolds Church Wall Thursday, October 9, 2025 cotswolds church architecture history mystery design heritage restoration building tradition Visitors to a historic church in the Cotswolds have recently uncovered a clever explanation for a puzzling gap in one of its stone walls. For years, the small hole had left many scratching their heads, unsure of its purpose. … Read More
The Repair Shop's Will Kirk Shares His 'Absolutely Awful' Home Decorating Disaster Wednesday, October 8, 2025 willkirk repairshop furniturerestoration homedecor decoratingdisaster interiordesign restoration craftsmanship homeimprovement diy Will Kirk, beloved for his expert furniture restoration on The Repair Shop, has revealed an unexpected side to his talents — or lack thereof. While Kirk is renowned for bringing antiques back to life with finesse, he admits … Read More
Urgent Appeal Launched to Save Historic Tall Ship Kathleen and May at Gloucester Docks Wednesday, October 1, 2025 kathleenandmay tallship gloucesterdocks maritimeheritage restoration fundraising sailing historicship shippreservation nationaltreasure The historic tall ship Kathleen and May, currently laid up at Gloucester Docks, faces an urgent need for repairs estimated to cost £250,000. This majestic vessel, recognized as a national treasure, has been a symbol of … Read More