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We all have treasures hidden away in the attic, well-loved and
well-worn belongings that have been passed down from generation to
generation. They may be damaged or no longer working, but we can't
bear to part with them. The expert craftspeople of hit BBC series
The Repair Shop are dedicated to restoring and conserving these
heirlooms. They know that the true worth of these possessions
doesn't lie in their monetary value, but in the memories they hold
and the stories they tell. In this fascinating book, you'll step
inside The Repair Shop's Workshop of Dreams to explore some of the
most moving family stories from the hit BBC series. From a
glamorous sequinned dress that belonged to a popular travelling
circus performer to a pump organ that was brought from Jamaica by a
member of the Windrush generation, each family item is brought
vividly to life - and lovingly restored by the team of Repair Shop
experts who also contribute to these expanded stories. With a
foreword by Jay Blades, Tales from the Workshop of Dreams is a
heartfelt love letter to our collective past, and a fascinating
slice of social history. This book features items fixed by Repair
Shop experts Steve Fletcher, Will Kirk, Lucia Scalisi, Suzie
Fletcher, Kirsten Ramsay, Dominic Chinea, Brenton West, Tim Gunn,
Sara Dennis, Chris Shaw, Matt Nickels, Amanda Middleditch and Julie
Tatchell. With great care and attention to detail, the Repair Shop
team resurrect priceless pieces of family history and breathe new
life into the stories they hold.
Bargain Hunt is a British institution, entertaining audiences for
over 20 years, and encouraging us to look for diamonds in the rough
at antique fairs and shops across the country. A Bargain Hunt is
more than just a quest for cash, though - from traveller's trunks
and tea caddies to walking canes, coins and quirky costumes, each
of the items chosen has their own story to tell, forming a small
part of our collective social history. The Bargain Hunt Spotter's
Guide to Antiques is packed with essential information from the
Bargain Hunt experts on identifying quality across a range of
antiques. From makers' marks and tell-tale historical styles to
details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to
making good choices on your own bargain hunt - while also delving
into the fascinating stories behind many of our favourite antiques.
With a foreword from Natasha Raskin Sharp, as well as tips, advice,
and stories throughout from each of the show's experts (including
'league tables' of best and worst finds), this is the essential
companion to all your future Bargain Hunts!
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE HIT BBC SERIES
BBC’s The Repair Shop is a place where Britain’s most skilled and caring craftspeople rescue and resurrect items that owners thought were beyond saving. Their shared love of craft has helped hundreds of people recover and relive cherished memories, and inspired millions to rediscover their own prized possessions. The skill required to properly restore those items may be beyond most of us, but there are small things we can all do to care for the items we love the most. How do you replenish the stuffing in your child’s beloved, tatty teddy bear, for instance? Or remove a water mark left on your wooden table? What’s the best way to prevent your leather from cracking?
Direct from the Repair Shop's 'Workshop of Dreams', this ‘make do and mend’ guide collects advice and stories from each of the show’s experts, to help you understand and care for those aging treasures and heirlooms around your house or gathering dust in the garage. Whether it’s wood, ceramics, leather or silverware, you will get to know your materials, tools and terms from Britain’s best, as the Repair Shop experts share their tips on restoring and conserving, reveal their favourite tools, and provide a series of small, manageable projects that help tackle the most common problems that occur in their given medium. Their book, like the show it accompanies, with help you safeguard your sentimental legacy for generations to come.
Pre-order the inspiring, uplifting true story of a group of London
girls dispatched to a children's home in rural England during the
Blitz, and meet the formidable nurse and Lady in Waiting who
transformed their lives forever . . . 'An engaging war-time tale.
These evocative first-person memories conjure a vivid picture of
1940s Britain, leaving a lasting impression' Lucy Fisher _______
Life in Britain between the two world wars was arduous and
daunting. Working people laboured to stave off the spectres of
disease, hunger and homelessness, and against this troubled
backdrop, children inevitably came off worst. This is the true
story of a group of poor London girls who, to escape the merciless
bombing of the Luftwaffe, were dispatched to a children's home in
Ascot. Where once they heard the throb of railways and tasted the
smoke of locomotives, now there was birdsong and a whole new set of
escapades to enjoy. And under the care of the formidable but kindly
Matron Doris Bailey, and their high society host Dorothy Peyton,
the lives of the girls were utterly transformed. Through first-hand
accounts from the surviving girls, their stories and anecdotes shed
light on life at the time - from the emotional upheaval of
evacuation, rationing and royalty, love and loss, and adventures on
the royal grounds of their new home - recounting the people who
came into the orbit of girls, from princesses to socialites, and
above all, the work of one woman who helped save a generation. This
is the inspiring true story of that remarkable bond forged in times
of trouble, and the woman at the heart of it all.
This is a comprehensive account of the history of the Second World
War, with expert commentary on its political and economic causes,
every key moment, and the impact of new technologies and military
strategies. It offers moving eyewitness and contemporary accounts
from survivors of the battles and conflicts, personally interviewed
by the author. It covers every major battle on land, at sea and in
the air, with an expert analysis of the events and descriptions of
weaponry. It features a chronology of the period that helps put all
specific actions of the war into a historical context. It covers
380 contemporary photographs recording incidents as they happened,
plus maps and battle plans. World War II was the most immense human
conflict the world has ever known. You can discover how the war
took shape, from its beginnings with the rise to power of Hitler in
the 1930s to its apocalyptic end in the ruined cities of Germany
and Japan in 1945. It features eyewitness accounts, maps, battle
plans and hundreds of contemporary photographs that bring the past
to life. All the major turning points of the war are included -
D-Day and the invasion of Normandy, Operation Barbarosa, the battle
of Midway and many others. This authoritative and accessible
military history will enable the reader to understand the war more
fully than ever before.
'Beautiful, fun, a great book... the best book ever written!' -
Chris Evans 'It is a brilliant book, a toolkit, packed full of
information - even I learnt a few new things!' - Chris Packham
Explore the world outside your window. For 13 years the BBC's
Springwatch and its sister programmes, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch,
have been bringing the best of Britain's wildlife into our homes.
Now Springwatch: The 2019 Almanac offers the perfect guide for
anyone looking to get out and explore the wonders of nature just
outside their back door. Taking you month by month through the
coming year, the almanac combines compelling stories with practical
guidance that will inspire anyone to start exploring. It has all
the information you need to discover the natural wonders around
you, from how to identify animal tracks and bird nests to the best
time to witness starling murmurations and mayflies hatching.
Complete with monthly daylight and rainfall charts and beautifully
illustrated with black and white line drawings, The Springwatch
Almanac is the ideal companion for every nature lover.
The Archers, like life, is made of moments: marriages and births,
loves and losses, triumphs and disasters. It has been the
soundtrack of our lives for over six decades, from stooking corn
with Dan Archer in the 1950s to the tragic death of Nigel Pargetter
in 2011. We know the characters of Ambridge - from much-loved Phil
and Jill Archer and the irrepressible Grundys to wayward Brian
Aldridge - like we know close friends. This book is their tribute.
The Ambridge Chronicles relives some of the defining moments in The
Archers history, delving into the rich archive of its scripts, to
celebrate the highs and lows that have made the world's longest
running radio serial so treasured.
Five Women. Five families' search for justice. All Sarah Chesham
wanted was to survive, at a time when crops were poor and money was
tight. By the time she died she was branded a merciless child
killer. All Emily Swann wanted was the love of a man who wouldn't
abuse her. By the time she died she was depicted as a vengeful,
drunken hussy. All Edith Thompson wanted was a romance with a man
who adored her. By the time she died she was seen as a scheming and
manipulative adulteress. All Louie Calvert wanted was to be heard.
Yet when she died she slipped almost immediately into the shadows,
like thousands of other women like her. All Charlotte Bryant wanted
was a distraction from a dreary life. By the time she died she was
deemed a seductress and an arch poisoner. No one wants to believe
that their mother, sister or daughter is capable of murder. When a
woman is charged with a killing, we judge more harshly and punish
more severely than when a man does the same. Murder, Mystery and My
Family explores five historical true-crime tales from the hit BBC
series, each with a woman at the heart of the story, from a case of
'poison panic' in the 19th century to a post-war murder that
gripped the nation. Tales of infidelity and greed, corruption and
deceit run throughout - but was justice served for all? Descendants
of those convicted revisit each case in search of answers. Based on
extensive research, including original court records and interviews
with descendants, Murder, Mystery and My Family delves deeper into
each crime, while also looking at our changing attitudes to women
who have found themselves at the centre of our darkest dramas.
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