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 (Ebury Publishing). Overview. The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams is the official companion book to the much-loved BBC series, written by Karen Farrington with a foreword by presenter Jay Blades. This 256-page paperback gathers some of the most touching restoration stories ever brought to the barn, celebrating the craftsmanship, memory 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 moving family stories ever brought to the beloved barn, from a glamorous sequinned dress once worn by a travelling circus performer to a pump organ carried from Jamaica by a member of the Windrush generation. Featuring the show's much-loved experts, including Steve Fletcher, Will Kirk, Suzie Fletcher, Dominic Chinea and Amanda Middleditch among others, the book is a heartfelt love letter to our collective past an...