
The Repair Shop: World War II : Heartwarming restorations that tell the story of the War
Title:
The Repair Shop: World War II : Heartwarming restorations that tell the story of the War
Author:
Edited by:
Jayne Dowle
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
192 pages
Publisher:
Hachette UK Distribution
ISBN-13:
9781804192122
EAN:
9781804192122
Classifications:
Encyclopaedias and reference works
Weight (g):
988
Dimensions (mm):
254 x 197 x 24
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
The latest book based on the BBC's BAFTA Award winning show, The Repair Shop: World War II marks the 80th anniversary of the international ending of World War II by sharing objects from the era and the stories behind them.Chapters include Secrets and Spies: 1939-44 Spycraft and Codebreaking; The Home Front; Children and the War; War in the Skies; The War Abroad; and Homecoming and Remembrance.See inside the home workshops of the experts for the first time as they share their favourite World War II mends. Featured experts are Will Kirk, Brenton West, Mark Stuckey, the Teddy Bear Ladies, Suzie Fletcher, Dom Chinea, Kirsten Ramsay, Chris Shaw, Lucia Scalisi and Steve Fletcher.From a landgirl doll to an airman's jacket, war medals to ceramic poppies, The Repair Shop: World War II explores the war in Britain and beyond through a range of fascinating objects and touching stories.










