Timepiece magician Steve Fletcher has become widely known for his skill in rejuvenating cherished antiques on the hit series, The Repair Shop, aired by the BBC . A master in horology, he not only works single-handedly but also teams up with his sibling Suzie Fletcher, a maestro in the art of leather restoration. Taking the baton from his grandfather who established a legacy clock shop back in 1910, Steve continues to serve at The Clock Workshop located in Witney, Oxfordshire, maintaining the family tradition that passed through his father's hands.
Fully equipped with expertise, Steve stepped into his forefather's shoes after earning his stripes in the family trade. Steve's days are often spent tendering to timepieces that hold memories indebted to both his father's and grandfather's touch. Reflecting on his most memorable project for The Repair Shop, Steve shared: "I find most of the clocks reasonably straightforward forward but one that sticks out is the Beliard clock which became a bit of a nightmare.
" Regarding the tricky restoration, he elaborated: "It had had a bash and then we couldn't get a correct type of mainspring so it took much longer than expected but once completed, it turned out really well and was a cracking clock." Curious about Steve's life away from the lights and cameras? He calls Witney home, enjoying life there alongside his long-standing partner, Mel. It was Mel who played a pivotal role in Steve's journey to The Repair Shop fame.
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