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I watched an episode of Repair Shop on the BBC over Christmas and have since been trying to find a real life one to send a family heirloom to for repair.
Do these things actually exist?
My Great Grandfather built a “writing box” but as it has spent generations in attics it really needs a good going over and fixing.
Any help appreciated!
Thanks
Have you tried contacting the show?
Good god no, couldn’t think of anything worse than going on there!Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint-Just
I think I’d just need a good antique wood restorer but none over my way in North Wales sadly.
Key in your postcode:
https://www.bafra.org.uk
Seriously they’re rather good and will get the right people (if they were to choose your item). And you might have someone around you who would volunteer in your name for their 15 minutes of fame :icon_biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by gilford
There was a restorer / repairer in Warwick many years ago, near the town hall museum.
It was an old fashioned shop smelling of wax and furniture polish.
I bought some silicone restorer polish there. The bloke behind the counter was a proper old style craftsman, and very helpful.
Edit: I remember the very small shop front as being near to market hall museum about 15 years ago. It does not pop up on Google maps so may have closed or relocated
Alex in Bae Colwyn (French polisher) can sort it, or otherwise know someone who can. His shop is by the Cambria photography shop on the main drag.
^ this - my parents had my grandfather’s writing bureau renovated there. He did an excellent job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Suds
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He does loads of stuff fro Drew Pritchard (TV antique guy).Quote:
Originally Posted by Suds
Thanks Chaps!!