The ambitious conversion of a historic flint mill in Stone into a beautiful family home will be featured on Channel 4’s The Restoration Man on Wednesday 8th January.
Alan Appleby and his wife Dora took on a huge restoration project in Stone – a historic 18th century flint mill near The Mill restaurant that was on the verge of falling down.
Restoration Man George Clarke filmed in Stone throughout the project – starting back in 2011 – and he uncovers its unique history and the link between this building and the world-renowned pottery and ceramics of Josiah Wedgwood. He also visits nearby Mostly Lea mill in the Moddershall Valley.
Alan told A Little Bit of Stone: “Dora and I are not sure which sofa to hide behind when we watch the show as we don’t get to see a preview before it’s broadcast!”
The Restoration Man featuring Alan and Dora is on Channel 4 at 8pm on Wednesday 8th January.
There was lots of reaction to the programme on our Facebook page after it aired on Wednesday night. Click ‘comments’ in the box below to see everyone’s thoughts…
5 comments
Steve
Just finished watching the programme. Fantastic on so many counts.
Jamie Summerfield
Couldn’t agree more Steve. What an amazing achievement by Alan and Dora – they’ve done Stone proud! Such dogged determination to see their vision become a reality – a lesson for us all 🙂
Joan
I worked for Alan in the Estate Agents many many years ago. Looking forward to watching the show.
Jamie Summerfield
Hi Joan. Yes, I’m really looking forward to seeing it too!