BBC The Repair Shop Expert Faces ‘Tough’ Fix on Cherished WWII Clock Wednesday, May 7, 2025 repair restoration antiques clock therepairshop stevefletcher fredfletcher heritage wwii sentiment In a moving episode of BBC’s The Repair Shop aired during the VE Day special, viewers witnessed a heartfelt restoration that bridged history and personal memory. John Holloway, a 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran who served as … 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
Restoration of Gloucester Westgate Street Merchant’s House Revealed in Before and After Photos Tuesday, May 6, 2025 gloucester restoration before after photos merchant's house westgate street grant timber-framed conservation The historic merchant’s house at 26 Westgate Street in Gloucester has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to a £315k restoration project. Before and after photographs showcase the extensive repairs and …
Restoration Plan for Fire-Damaged Cirencester Flat Preserves Historic Charm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 cirencester restoration historic fire apartment listed building conservation heritage reinstatement damage Following a fire that caused extensive damage to a flat in a historic Cirencester property, a meticulous restoration plan has been submitted with the goal of returning the apartment to its pre-fire state. The proposed works, … Read More
Restoration Underway for Storm-Damaged Barn at Croft Castle Saturday, April 19, 2025 restoration croft castle national trust storm damage historic conservation barn asbestos heritage structural harm The National Trust has put forth a comprehensive plan to restore the 18th-century Threshing Barn and Machine House at Croft Castle following severe storm damage inflicted by a fallen oak tree. An application for listed … Read More
A Heartwarming Journey of Restoration on The Repair Shop Wednesday, April 9, 2025 bbc repair shop restoration emotions doll sentimental northern ireland childhood heartwarming gratitude The latest episode of The Repair Shop delivered an emotional and heartwarming story. Annette, a guest on the show, sought assistance to restore her cherished doll, which held significant sentimental value to her. The doll was … Read More