On Wednesday, viewers of BBC’s The Repair Shop witnessed a heartfelt restoration that stirred strong emotions. Expert Will Kirk, alongside Dominic Chinea, took on the task of repairing a unique and sentimental item brought in by Adam Crowe—a set of old beer pumps once owned by his late father.
Adam explained that the beer pumps were not just functional devices but cherished mementos. “These are my dad’s old beer pumps used to dispense his home brews,” he said. “They were always in the corner of the dining room.” He reminisced about his father’s lively personality, recalling how he loved sharing his homemade beer with friends.
However, the restoration was not without its hurdles. Will was quick to spot significant woodworm damage, noting, “I can see the woodworm holes a mile away.” Concerned about the condition of the wood and the internal mechanism that no longer worked, he decided to send the pumps off for professional woodworm treatment before continuing repairs.
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Despite the setback, the team carefully dismantled the beer pumps, balancing out their workload to meticulously restore this treasured item. After the restoration was complete, Adam returned to witness the result. Overcome with emotion, he marveled, “Wow, that’s amazing. It’s exactly what I had in mind—the piece still carries its history but looks incredible.”
To celebrate, Adam poured a pint from the restored beer pump and toasted his father, saying, “I’d like to raise a toast to my dad, Peter, thank you so much for restoring his beer pumps.”
The episode was a touching reminder of how The Repair Shop gives new life to objects imbued with personal history. The show is available to watch on BBC iPlayer for those wanting to relive the emotional journey.