Abandoned Flint Mill (Before and After) | Restoration Man | Full Documentary | Reel Truth History

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Alan Appleby and his wife Dora might be restoration experts, but they've never taken on a project as ambitious as this. They've saved a flint mill in Stone, Staffordshire that's on the verge of falling down. Alan is a building surveyor, and shouldn't have a problem fixing the massive structural damage.
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  • @virginiabyers8956
    @virginiabyers89564 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely couple. My hat is off to them for hanging in there and completing their dream home while keeping a historical building alive. Enjoy your new home!

  • @getin3949
    @getin39494 жыл бұрын

    The craftsmen on these jobs are incredibly talented, masters of their craft. I'm just so impressed.

  • @TheEphemeris
    @TheEphemeris4 жыл бұрын

    I like this guy. The gentleman whoa restoring the Flint mill. He just had an air of down to earth authority about him. Not bashful, but not brazen. He just seems like a fun guy to know

  • @esdeekay4344
    @esdeekay43444 жыл бұрын

    This once hard working, abandoned and neglected piece of History has been transformed into a beloved Home, cherished and saved by a passionate couple... Bless their heart...

  • @mellie4174

    @mellie4174

    3 жыл бұрын

    They'll need more than blessings, the poor things are now short one retirement. Not sure how they're gonna eat.

  • @NYCHeartandSoul

    @NYCHeartandSoul

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would imagine that he could work part-time as a surveyor without it being onerous. They are also mortgage free. Amazing build.

  • @MacDougallIndustries
    @MacDougallIndustries4 жыл бұрын

    I'm addicted to this show.

  • @MacDougallIndustries

    @MacDougallIndustries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Julie Barnett hehehe.. true. I think I do as well. “I’d never do that myself!” Of course I would.

  • @stevenschwagel8029

    @stevenschwagel8029

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too, but to many repeats.

  • @joeschlotthauer840

    @joeschlotthauer840

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I just discovered this channel about a month ago, the stress of the financing gets to me though...

  • @sharonfarris1282

    @sharonfarris1282

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ditto... and George too!!!

  • @curiouscaseofsharonchristi8256

    @curiouscaseofsharonchristi8256

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @jennylawson1980
    @jennylawson19803 жыл бұрын

    This episode is one of my favorites ever. The couple is wonderful and so full of love and strength and courage for their beautiful restoration project. Well done and congratulations 🍾 to an amazing couple and a incredible restoration

  • @faithm9284

    @faithm9284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. If you can stay together through a rehab, your solid! lol

  • @gilessteve

    @gilessteve

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@faithm9284 ...or a refurb.

  • @lyndaisy1
    @lyndaisy14 жыл бұрын

    I ❤️ this owners enthusiasm about the history of his property. God Bless them for keeping this history still up and standing instead of torn down or just left to fall down.

  • @li-anderker55
    @li-anderker554 жыл бұрын

    All of these restorations are amazing but this one is special. It feels like the flint mill is still there not gyprocked over. Really really well done Alan and Dora. eta, given the market action the last two weeks, you dodged a bullet pulling your money out.

  • @itorapadas
    @itorapadas3 жыл бұрын

    Alan and Dora are artists. This is so far the best episode of Restoration Man during this pandemic video binge I'm currently undergoing. They were hit financially and maybe were regretting taking on the build in the middle of construction but what they created in the end is a true reflection of their artistic sensibilities. Best restoration so far.

  • @ninas992
    @ninas9924 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous job! And glad they showed the final product.

  • @kathy2842
    @kathy28424 жыл бұрын

    Oh My! Alan and his wife did an Amazing job in restoring the Old Mill. Loved every aspect of the job that they took on right down to the restoring of the old metal desk and the use of it. The old wooden beams, the creation of every room addition; love the round windows and the discovery of the stones. The landscape is absolutely astonishing, what a lovely place to retire to.

  • @jacobmassey3897

    @jacobmassey3897

    3 жыл бұрын

    I especially loved how they grassed over the old route the water took from the river to get to the mill.

  • @spunkygmahappy4778
    @spunkygmahappy47783 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, I just hope they are able to get back on their feet financially. What they have done is absolutely beautiful, I for one appreciate them saving a large piece of history

  • @rabczanska

    @rabczanska

    Жыл бұрын

    The guest room is used as a B&B. They run it. With no mortgage they should likely be able to plow back into their savings from their jobs and the room rental. And since 2013 my guess is the value has gone up enormously.

  • @michellesimmons6741
    @michellesimmons67412 жыл бұрын

    I’m addicted to this show myself ! I’ve learned a lot of History and watched beautiful buildings be brought back to life !

  • @kateg7298
    @kateg72984 жыл бұрын

    Going in, I guessed $450,000 US and it's $520,000. It's really lovely and I'm glad that they saved a huge part of the area's history. I'd live there in a second. They kept so much of the original character and it feels modern and comfortable while not erasing it's original features.

  • @kevinmilley7541
    @kevinmilley75414 жыл бұрын

    I have watched many of theses episodes and other British renovation shows...this one has been my favorite..so far...Great job Alan and Dora...CHEERS...

  • @debbiewilson9712

    @debbiewilson9712

    2 жыл бұрын

    What other British Reno shows are there? I am in the US.

  • @germanarias423
    @germanarias4234 жыл бұрын

    The BEST RESTORATION!!!!

  • @bigbandguru
    @bigbandguru4 жыл бұрын

    This was a joy to watch the transformation. We have done lots of new and old buildings. The ole ones get our heart and our budget every time.

  • @MrRoyboy55
    @MrRoyboy554 жыл бұрын

    Well done and nothing but praise , sitting here in southern calif. with my coffee and the ending brought Tears at such a transformation from turn of century key industrial literally Rock to coffee cup to residence , you see my parents grew up in Flint michigan usa and mothers side of family is from Frankley Worchestershire England , yes a piece away apx 35 miles south , just a outstanding restoration accomplishment Bravo !

  • @Armlesscrayon
    @Armlesscrayon4 жыл бұрын

    They did an amazing job. They even have good taste in decor! Most of the people on this show have no design taste lol

  • @singaanom3305
    @singaanom33054 жыл бұрын

    People who buy neglected property should have compensation due to they want to willing preservation the old style. That a form of respect for they effort.

  • @JasRWms99
    @JasRWms994 жыл бұрын

    This has to be the most incredible restoration I have ever seen. My hat is off to Alan and Dora to a job well done for their perseverance to complete the project. It was definitely worth all the blood, sweat and tears they contributed to make this restoration so wonderful.

  • @rick91443
    @rick914434 жыл бұрын

    I agree with G Mac. This one is also one of my favorites...Bravo, stunning home...rr Normandy, France

  • @armandob.castenelli3525
    @armandob.castenelli35254 жыл бұрын

    Heartwarming project. I was touched by these two devotion to preserve and restored this mill. I loved every view of it and more so, that it is in Flint.. One of my best friend's name. Best of luck!!!

  • @unknowntoall
    @unknowntoall4 жыл бұрын

    I really liked this couple! What a great building to restore, and they did a wonderful job! I was rooting for them, unlike I have rooted for any other couple on this show! So glad they were able to finish! 👍👏❤😊

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker66614 жыл бұрын

    What a great couple and what a fantastic home, the way that the builders stitched the front wall together is amazing. All the money is well worth what they have achieved, a totally unique piece of history AND a wonderful home, well done to George too!

  • @midgie4410
    @midgie44104 жыл бұрын

    Job well done! I especially love the kitchen and the second flight of stairs in the staircase that shows the extension and brick.

  • @Jamieprv
    @Jamieprv4 жыл бұрын

    This is the best of all his shows.

  • @jenniferglover9905
    @jenniferglover99054 жыл бұрын

    Cutest one I've seen yet! Love it! The kitchen and the back garden so great!

  • @paulbarrow2353
    @paulbarrow23533 жыл бұрын

    What a character, I like the way you keep the old and modern together.

  • @classifiedinformation6353
    @classifiedinformation63532 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alan and Dora. We now have another wonderful, saved bit of our historic built environment. This little flint mill building gives us a tangible link to the past. John Bethel, Missouri, USA

  • @conspiraterry7393
    @conspiraterry7393 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! This has my creative juices flowing with dreams of renovating an old mill or barn. I have a feeling anything is possible!

  • @jacobmassey3897
    @jacobmassey38973 жыл бұрын

    Other naive couples who go into this kind of restoration would have given up on the project because they wouldn't have been willing to sacrifice their retirement but these two recognised the value of this beautiful old building and threw every last penny into getting it finished to the highest standard. I'm from Stoke on Trent and know these areas well and now I'm prepared to drive to Stone just to check this place out. Hands down one of the best and most respectful restorations I've ever seen.

  • @mukhezamukheza623
    @mukhezamukheza6232 жыл бұрын

    I learn a lot from these videos...that's why I cannot stop watching them.

  • @johnfrederick6164
    @johnfrederick61644 жыл бұрын

    Awesome episode by far my favorite so far

  • @MsFluffySama
    @MsFluffySama4 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful job. Very well done.

  • @halimatusadiah9228
    @halimatusadiah92283 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, this's my favourite restoration so far. You did it very well❤️👍🏼

  • @Rockhopper1
    @Rockhopper14 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely couple, and thoughtful and nice people, and they listened to advice and did their very best, I would love to live there, I wish them the best of happiness

  • @luisv7117
    @luisv71174 жыл бұрын

    Incredible work wow I really like it, congratulations and thank you for sharing the history

  • @dlebreton7888
    @dlebreton7888 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful renovation. Every penny spent well. I am so envious!

  • @frankdodgee
    @frankdodgee2 жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best restoration video I have seen in you series

  • @NotitiaRecolligo
    @NotitiaRecolligo3 жыл бұрын

    What a nice couple they seem to be. I love how they didn't over power the history of the building with anything modern, just touches here and there. All around a great job.

  • @kathleenp9643
    @kathleenp96432 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely restoration! So tastefully decorated too. Love it!

  • @rickmacpherson1413
    @rickmacpherson14133 жыл бұрын

    Alan and Dora are two very special people to take on this massive project. I wish I was 30 years younger as I would like to tackle a project, but age is against me. This without a doubt now a special building and should inspire others around the world to restore what is left of your heritage!

  • @creatifrankenstein
    @creatifrankenstein Жыл бұрын

    The timber of the annex continuing into the brick building is really nicely done!!!

  • @CareTaker2010
    @CareTaker20104 жыл бұрын

    What a Great looking home, and a piece of history is saved 👍👍

  • @fishermann1102
    @fishermann1102 Жыл бұрын

    That is DETERMINATION! Alan and Dora, you guys have fortitude! Congratulations!

  • @leodonahue9688
    @leodonahue96882 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!! even the Grounds are so unique.

  • @crowznest438
    @crowznest4384 жыл бұрын

    That is one interesting building. Big mill fan here, of all water driven kinds.

  • @luizcosta4680
    @luizcosta4680 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations George, one of the bests.

  • @mariajoseribeiroduartenobr3462
    @mariajoseribeiroduartenobr34624 жыл бұрын

    brave couple ,most amazing transformation i ve seen ,love it all

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire79744 жыл бұрын

    Wow george looks really tall standing next to them

  • @fionagregory8078

    @fionagregory8078

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is 6 ft 2" with eyes of blue. The perfect man in every way.

  • @lugubrioz

    @lugubrioz

    3 жыл бұрын

    George is my Daddy lol

  • @totw7790
    @totw77904 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic project.Love it.Thanknyou.❤

  • @gerry343
    @gerry3433 жыл бұрын

    Lovely couple, I'm glad they were able to complete the project and end up with a beautiful home.

  • @vandalmeida.30.09
    @vandalmeida.30.094 жыл бұрын

    Lindo, maravilhoso, 🇧🇷. So, so beautiful... I cried with them. Do you know what, they should oppen for visitors for a while, or 1,2 ,3 times a year, to recover the investiments... go ahead guys... you two deserves it.🌼❤🇧🇷.

  • @ronsmith1364

    @ronsmith1364

    4 жыл бұрын

    airbnb with the guest bdrm... the garden walk using the former channel brilliant

  • @kai-uweheinz
    @kai-uweheinz4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome renovation! The guest bdrm looks even more stylish then the master bdrm as far as the camera gave us insight. I feel I would have put in more windows and chosen more light colors to invite more light into the rooms. Excellent work and my respect for sticking to their dream!

  • @elizabethcleland6267
    @elizabethcleland62674 жыл бұрын

    2nd time watching and i still think it was worth it the history is still there but with new make up thats all hats of to the couple i do hope they stay there rest there days it suits them

  • @shaunbarton-collins1180
    @shaunbarton-collins11804 жыл бұрын

    Awesome restoration......

  • @donaldlampert331
    @donaldlampert3313 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely wonderful! Bravo

  • @amywilliamson9778
    @amywilliamson97784 жыл бұрын

    What a gorgeous place!

  • @jenatucker492
    @jenatucker4928 күн бұрын

    This one is by far my favorite!! ❤

  • @Nanno00
    @Nanno002 жыл бұрын

    Wow. They have a beautiful eye for design. Stunning. Probably one of my top 3 favorites. They seem like a wonderful couple. I hope they are still enjoying their gorgeous home.

  • @ursulatevis5146
    @ursulatevis51462 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job!

  • @lindaking9222
    @lindaking92224 жыл бұрын

    Great restoration

  • @mommmac8428
    @mommmac84284 жыл бұрын

    Wow just lovely!! Here's to you both to have happy life and love😊❤🎶🙏

  • @brendafedi891
    @brendafedi8913 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Fabulous home,,,,I wish I had enough money to help them out financially.

  • @reho7387
    @reho73873 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done.

  • @carinwiseman4309
    @carinwiseman43093 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous. This show makes me want to move to England ....if I could afford it.

  • @prex345
    @prex3454 жыл бұрын

    It's beautiful, impressive.

  • @erisapollo7850
    @erisapollo78502 жыл бұрын

    I love this building they did it amazing justice and the add one matches they did amazing.

  • @helendurow8211
    @helendurow82113 жыл бұрын

    George Clark has the Gift of the gab... and a true friend and Encourager of this and every mortal man and his darling wife. ❤❤❤

  • @mayanknpatel9813
    @mayanknpatel98133 жыл бұрын

    this is wonderful effort

  • @donizetiresende
    @donizetiresende4 жыл бұрын

    Bravo,amazing house.

  • @deannayoung5311
    @deannayoung53114 жыл бұрын

    Yikes As a surveyed study Were water was flowing It's easy to return... A slanting Hill side" rain water flows down, Even as filled in" as this. This is 🤪 A bit bonkers and Scary" to live in this building. Gusty move! Wish them well and luck 🍀🤗

  • @JenaTuckerAquariums
    @JenaTuckerAquariums3 жыл бұрын

    I really like this one. Not necessarily where it's at though. Her kitchen is my favorite! It is not really huge, it's not sterile looking, has tons of character. The old and new elements blend well together. I also love how they kept the bricks showing in what we would call their living room. I just love old bricks, stone ECT.♥️

  • @thezmanchar
    @thezmanchar Жыл бұрын

    It is just magnificent. Plain and simple. It’s worth it. You only live once you know.

  • @zodiacbrave13
    @zodiacbrave134 жыл бұрын

    omg they're both so tiny! Great restoration too :P

  • @rodjomanelle
    @rodjomanelle6 ай бұрын

    This is an amazing restoration. Congratulations to the owners!🎉

  • @relocatetoItaly
    @relocatetoItaly4 жыл бұрын

    love the mill and how they kept its character and added lots of charm to it . very unique with a private garden. Dowside it that damn train right next to them. It went by too often.

  • @gilessteve

    @gilessteve

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's Britain for you. Too many people in too small a space.

  • @sandraford4235
    @sandraford42352 жыл бұрын

    One of my fave rebuilds

  • @maegardnermills4292
    @maegardnermills4292 Жыл бұрын

    Great dedication. Every penny counts. May they be debt free. 🙏

  • @paulomontero12
    @paulomontero122 жыл бұрын

    What beautifull restoration!

  • @sheilasaxton3836
    @sheilasaxton38363 жыл бұрын

    Great historic rebuild project

  • @getin3949
    @getin39494 жыл бұрын

    George, you're awesome!

  • @fionagregory8078

    @fionagregory8078

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes George is perfect in every way.

  • @kaddylakk2225
    @kaddylakk22254 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤

  • @ncprealty3844
    @ncprealty38444 жыл бұрын

    Nice couple, excellent restoration.

  • @ericgrigorof1509
    @ericgrigorof15093 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing these underappreciated buildings given a new life while celebrating their history.

  • @alansiggins346
    @alansiggins3464 жыл бұрын

    I am joyed that George what a lovely coupleThe house looks fantastic

  • @robertcaffrey6097
    @robertcaffrey60974 жыл бұрын

    Great restoration that should see that building survive for another few hundred years. 99.9 % of people would not get involved in such a project, fair play to those who take such a monumental headache.

  • @prunabluepepper
    @prunabluepepper4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, which music plays at the beginning? I really like the soundtrack, can I buy it somewhere?

  • @Dathan
    @Dathan2 жыл бұрын

    If I were young and rich this would be so much fun. All those stairs are not for me but...it looks great!

  • @platinum11110
    @platinum111104 жыл бұрын

    nice couple, they did a great job, wish them the best

  • @karlkamal2047
    @karlkamal20473 жыл бұрын

    I really love it...

  • @davecurda2350
    @davecurda23504 жыл бұрын

    I love this house.

  • @kimclarke5018
    @kimclarke50184 жыл бұрын

    Never mind this is awesome. Job well done, was it expensive and long time coming, yes. BUT the end result, truly fantastic!

  • @calladec
    @calladec3 жыл бұрын

    Best one ever

  • @silvanaappelwalendowsky7408
    @silvanaappelwalendowsky74082 жыл бұрын

    Fantástico !!

  • @46danz
    @46danz4 жыл бұрын

    Cracking house,beautiful.

  • @kimmurray6140
    @kimmurray61403 жыл бұрын

    I love these shows. But you really need to sort out the background music when George is talking as I cant here him..if I turn the volume up Obviously it turns up the background music/sound. Apart from that brilliant

  • @kennethpensyl7791
    @kennethpensyl77913 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @kaymill5565
    @kaymill55654 жыл бұрын

    Love this couple. Love George.

  • @fionagregory8078

    @fionagregory8078

    4 жыл бұрын

    Most women do love George. He is the perfect man in every way.

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