The Repair Shop: Life in the Barn by Elizabeth Wilhide & Jayne Dowle - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details. Condition: New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781914239649. Publisher: Kyle Books. Age Range: Adult / General Readership. Overview. The Repair Shop: Life in the Barn is the heartwarming companion book to the BAFTA-winning BBC series, giving fans a deeper look at the craftspeople behind the barn's magic. Written by Elizabeth Wilhide and Jayne Dowle, with a foreword from presenter Jay Blades, this hardback celebrates the show's ethos of "make do and mend." Packed with personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes photography and practical insight, it's a beautifully produced gift for anyone who loves stories of craftsmanship, memory and renewal.. About the Book. This lovingly compiled hardback shines a spotlight on the much-loved experts who bring The Repair Shop's barn to life. Each craftsperson is given space to share their own story, in their own words, through candid Q&As, personal anecdotes and evocative quotations that capture the spirit of the show. Readers meet woodworker and furniture restorer Will Kirk, clock restorer Steve Fletcher, metalworker Dominic Chinea, silversmith Brenton West, leatherworker Suzie Fletcher, upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary, and seamstresses Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch, affectionately known to fans as The Teddy Bear Ladies. Alongside the experts' own accounts, the book weaves in commentary from presenter Jay Blades on the collaborations and friendships forged in the barn, along with practical tips and tools that reveal the mindset behind every repair. Beautifully illustrated with colour photography throughout its 192 pages, this is far more than a simple TV tie-in; it's a thoughtful, informative celebration of hands-on skill, heritage craft and the emotional value of mending rather than discarding. Whether picked up by a devoted fan of the series, a hobbyist crafter, or someone simply drawn to stories of renewal and resilience, this book offers an intimate, authoritative window into the barn that millions have come to love watchin