The Repair Shop

The Repair Shop is a captivating novel by the talented author, Elizabeth Wilhide. Published in 2022 by the renowned Octopus Publishing Group, this book promises to take you on a remarkable journey. The story unfolds in a repair shop, a place where broken things are given a new lease of life, and where people find hope and redemption. Elizabeth Wilhide masterfully weaves a tale that is as much about the human spirit as it is about the art of restoration. This book belongs to a genre that is both timeless and universal, appealing to readers who appreciate a well-told story. If you are looking for a book that will touch your heart and stir your soul, The Repair Shop by Elizabeth Wilhide is a must-read. Published by Octopus Publishing Group, it is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of literature.

"In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to "make do and mend". The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience, cementing itself as a BBC classic of the likes of Antiques Roadshow. [This] book concentrates on the show's much-loved experts, including woodworker and furniture restorer Will Kirk, clockmaker and mechanical wizard Steve Fletcher, silversmith Brenton West, saddler/leatherworker Suzie Fletcher, upholsterer Sonnaz, and seamstresses Julie Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch - aka The Teddy Bear Ladies, with each sharing why they love their craft, followed by a narrative on two specific objects and their restoration journeys. These narratives capture the ethos of the programme by being almost Aesop's Fables-esque - e.g. The Woodworker and the Broken Toy Chest - with quotes from the recipients of restored objects dotted around. With the focus on the artisans themselves, readers will feel as though they're stepping straight into the 'workshop of dreams'." --