The Repair Shop: World War II by Jayne Dowle - Non Fiction - Hardback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781804192122
Publisher: Kyle Books

Overview:
Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this hardback brings together the beloved experts of the BBC's BAFTA-winning series The Repair Shop. Written by journalist Jayne Dowle with Will Kirk and a foreword by Jay Blades, it pairs treasured wartime objects with the personal stories behind them. It's a warm, nostalgic tribute to resilience, craftsmanship and memory, perfect for fans of the show and anyone drawn to real-life history told through the things people kept.

About the Book:
The Repair Shop: World War II takes readers inside the famous barn to meet the objects and families behind some of the show's most memorable wartime restorations. Structured around themes such as Secrets and Spies: 1939-44, The Home Front, Children and the War, War in the Skies, The War Abroad, and Homecoming and Remembrance, the book weaves intimate family histories together with the practical craft of restoration. Readers step inside the home workshops of experts including Will Kirk, Brenton West, Mark Stuckey, the Teddy Bear Ladies, Suzie Fletcher, Dom Chinea, Kirsten Ramsay, Chris Shaw, Lucia Scalisi and Steve Fletcher, each sharing a favourite wartime mend and the skill behind it. From a landgirl doll patched back together to a battered kit bag, every chapter pairs an object with the human story attached to it, exploring loss, survival and remembrance. Jay Blades' foreword sets the tone before the craftspeople take over with hands-on, first-person accounts, written in the same warm, character-led style as the television series. Alongside the personal stories, the book offers genuine historical context on home front life, evacuation, codebreaking and wartime industry, giving readers a richer understanding of the era through the objects that survived it. It rewards both cover-to-cover reading and casual browsing, ideal for coffee tables and gift-giving.

Key Benefits:

• Official tie-in to the BAFTA-winning BBC One series The Repair Shop, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.
• Foreword by Jay Blades plus first-hand accounts from the show's best-loved craftspeople.
• Combines genuine WWII social history with heartfelt, character-driven storytelling.
• Beautifully produced hardback, ideal for gifting to history lovers and fans of the show.
• Chapter structure makes it easy to read cover-to-cover or dip in and out.

About the Author:
Jayne Dowle is an award-winning writer and journalist with a long career in feature writing and books. She co-authored this title with Will Kirk, the Repair Shop's much-loved carpenter and restorer, whose hands-on experience brings authenticity to every chapter. Together, drawing on the wider team of Repair Shop experts, they translate the emotional warmth of the television series onto the page, with a foreword from presenter Jay Blades.

Why You'll Love This Book:
If you love the tears-and-triumphs storytelling of The Repair Shop, this hardback delivers the same heart, craftsmanship and wartime nostalgia in beautifully told chapters and photographs to treasure.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK edition with ISBN 9781804192122.