The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams by Karen Farrington - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781785947667. Publisher: BBC Books. Overview. The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams is the official companion book to the beloved BBC series, written by bestselling author Karen Farrington with a foreword by Jay Blades. This paperback edition gathers the most moving restoration stories from the Workshop of Dreams, celebrating the memories, craftsmanship and family history stitched into every treasured heirloom. A warm, nostalgic read for fans of the show and anyone who loves a story of repair and renewal.. About the Book. We all have treasures tucked away in the attic or garage: well-loved, well-worn belongings passed down through generations, damaged or no longer working, yet impossible to part with. The expert craftspeople of the hit BBC series The Repair Shop understand that the true worth of these possessions isn't their monetary value, but the memories they hold and the stories they tell. In this fascinating book, readers step inside the Workshop of Dreams to explore some of the most touching family stories ever brought to the beloved barn, from a glamorous sequinned dress once worn by a travelling circus performer to keepsakes carrying decades of family history. Featuring the show's much-loved experts, the book is a heartfelt love letter to our collective past and a fascinating slice of social history. Updated for paperback with new tales not seen on screen, it expands on the emotional restorations fans know f...