The Repair Shop's Suzie Fletcher Opens Up About Husband's Tragic Passing Sunday, August 3, 2025 suziefletcher repairshop leatherwork saddlery grief loss resilience restoration tragedy inspiration Suzie Fletcher is well-known to fans of The Repair Shop as the talented leather and saddle expert who brings vintage treasures back to life. Beyond her skilled craftsmanship, Suzie has faced deep personal sorrow. She … Read More
Once in a Generation: Plan Advances to Remove 16 Pylons from the Beautiful Cotswolds Sunday, August 3, 2025 cotswolds pylons infrastructure conservation landscape environment tourism restoration project powerlines The ambitious “once in a generation” project to remove 16 towering pylons from the picturesque Cotswold region has taken a significant step forward. This bold initiative aims to take down 7 kilometers of overhead power lines … Read More
Historic Country Estate’s Walled Garden Opens to Public After 270 Years Thursday, July 31, 2025 estate garden history oxygen discovery librarian horticulture heritage restoration publicaccess For the first time in 270 years, the walled garden of a renowned country estate has been opened to the public. This historic garden holds a special place in scientific history, as it was here that the estate’s librarian made … Read More
BBC The Repair Shop Expert Takes on Complex War-Era Locket Restoration Wednesday, July 30, 2025 therepairshop richardtalman goldsmith restoration locket warera jewelry craftsmanship bbc heirloom In a recent episode of BBC’s popular series The Repair Shop, renowned master goldsmith Richard Talman was presented with a particularly demanding restoration project—a delicate locket dating back to the war era. The piece … Read More
The Repair Shop’s Dominic Chinea Responds to Criticism and Warns Co-Star Wednesday, July 30, 2025 therepairshop dominicchinea criticism restoration artisan television bbc craftsmanship publicresponse professionalism Dominic Chinea, a popular figure on BBC’s The Repair Shop, has addressed recent criticism surrounding his restoration work. After a project drew negative feedback from some viewers, Chinea spoke candidly about the challenges … Read More
Gloucestershire Treasure’s Next Chapter as Historic Hotel Undergoes Revival Tuesday, July 29, 2025 gloucestershire history heritage hotel restoration medieval architecture tourism hospitality culture Nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, the Lower George hotel is embarking on an exciting new chapter. With origins that trace back to the medieval era, this historic establishment has long been a cherished landmark in the … Read More