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. According to The Sun, Steven has a partner called Mel and is the father of five children. Will Kirk

Before landing his role on The Repair Shop, Jay presented a show called Money for Nothing from 2017 to 2020.Whilst the area around the barn is closed to the public during filming, on selected dates you can pop your head inside and take a look at the production set.

Prior to her role on the hit BBC show, Lucia was a lecturer at the Academy of Conservation in Tbilisi, Georgia. Prior to landing his role on The Repair Shop, Dominic worked for Rankin Studios as a production designer. The Museum’s Court Barn from Lee-on-the-Solent is home to BBC’s The Repair Shop series and is closed for private hire (filming). Prior to joining the show, Kristen worked in the British Museum's conservation department before starting her own private conservation business.The Repair Shop's Dominic is the resident metal expert who has helped out on the restorations of many items during his time on the show.

Whilst the production team are busy filming for the TV show, the area around the barn is closed to the public, however you might be able to take a glimpse of the team in action. We politely ask our visitors to stay behind the barriers and not to take photographs or film them whilst they are working. Open dates We have selected dates throughout the year that visitors to the Museum will be able to take a sneak peek inside The Repair Shop barn. In fact, he is still an upholsterer to this day and owns his own furniture restoring company called Jay & Co.

Repair Shop Enquires

The Repair Shop team have now gone away for their winter break, so we are pleased to be able to announce the following ‘Sneak Peek’ dates for this year: Suzie Fletcher is The Repair Shop's resident leather expert and saddle-maker with decades of experience in her field. Julie is the second half of the Teddy Bear restoration on The Repair Shop, working closely with Amanda Middleditch.