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

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  • čas přidán 19. 03. 2020
  • 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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Komentáře • 212

  • @virginiabyers8956
    @virginiabyers8956 Před 4 lety +57

    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
    @getin3949 Před 4 lety +67

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

  • @esdeekay4344
    @esdeekay4344 Před 4 lety +82

    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 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @NYCHeartandSoul
      @NYCHeartandSoul Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @TheEphemeris
    @TheEphemeris Před 4 lety +55

    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

  • @MacDougallIndustries
    @MacDougallIndustries Před 4 lety +140

    I'm addicted to this show.

  • @jennylawson1980
    @jennylawson1980 Před 3 lety +46

    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 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @gilessteve
      @gilessteve Před 2 lety +1

      @@faithm9284 ...or a refurb.

  • @lyndaisy1
    @lyndaisy1 Před 4 lety +35

    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-anderker55 Před 4 lety +20

    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
    @itorapadas Před 3 lety +6

    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.

  • @kathy2842
    @kathy2842 Před 4 lety +12

    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 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @ninas992
    @ninas992 Před 4 lety +39

    Fabulous job! And glad they showed the final product.

  • @spunkygmahappy4778
    @spunkygmahappy4778 Před 3 lety +16

    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 Před rokem +1

      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.

  • @kevinmilley7541
    @kevinmilley7541 Před 4 lety +5

    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 Před 2 lety

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

  • @bigbandguru
    @bigbandguru Před 4 lety +7

    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.

  • @michellesimmons6741
    @michellesimmons6741 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @kateg7298
    @kateg7298 Před 4 lety +32

    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.

  • @Armlesscrayon
    @Armlesscrayon Před 4 lety +33

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

  • @MrRoyboy55
    @MrRoyboy55 Před 4 lety +2

    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 !

  • @rick91443
    @rick91443 Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @germanarias423
    @germanarias423 Před 4 lety +16

    The BEST RESTORATION!!!!

  • @singaanom3305
    @singaanom3305 Před 4 lety +3

    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.

  • @unknowntoall
    @unknowntoall Před 4 lety +4

    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! 👍👏❤😊

  • @jacobmassey3897
    @jacobmassey3897 Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @JasRWms99
    @JasRWms99 Před 4 lety +2

    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.

  • @armandob.castenelli3525
    @armandob.castenelli3525 Před 4 lety +3

    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!!!

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 Před 4 lety +1

    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!

  • @paulbarrow2353
    @paulbarrow2353 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Jamieprv
    @Jamieprv Před 4 lety +4

    This is the best of all his shows.

  • @midgie4410
    @midgie4410 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @johnfrederick6164
    @johnfrederick6164 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome episode by far my favorite so far

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire7974 Před 4 lety +17

    Wow george looks really tall standing next to them

    • @fionagregory8078
      @fionagregory8078 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @lugubrioz
      @lugubrioz Před 3 lety

      George is my Daddy lol

  • @vandalmeida.30.09
    @vandalmeida.30.09 Před 4 lety +7

    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 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @MsFluffySama
    @MsFluffySama Před 4 lety +4

    Such a beautiful job. Very well done.

  • @classifiedinformation6353

    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

  • @frankdodgee
    @frankdodgee Před 2 lety

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

  • @shaunbarton-collins1180
    @shaunbarton-collins1180 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome restoration......

  • @jenniferglover9905
    @jenniferglover9905 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @lindaking9222
    @lindaking9222 Před 4 lety +5

    Great restoration

  • @Rockhopper1
    @Rockhopper1 Před 4 lety +2

    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

  • @mukhezamukheza623
    @mukhezamukheza623 Před 2 lety

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

  • @dlebreton7888
    @dlebreton7888 Před rokem

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

  • @creatifrankenstein
    @creatifrankenstein Před rokem

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

  • @luisv7117
    @luisv7117 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @conspiraterry7393
    @conspiraterry7393 Před rokem

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

  • @deannayoung5311
    @deannayoung5311 Před 4 lety +1

    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 🍀🤗

  • @halimatusadiah9228
    @halimatusadiah9228 Před 3 lety

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

  • @NotitiaRecolligo
    @NotitiaRecolligo Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @rickmacpherson1413
    @rickmacpherson1413 Před 3 lety +4

    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!

  • @totw7790
    @totw7790 Před 4 lety +3

    Fantastic project.Love it.Thanknyou.❤

  • @mommmac8428
    @mommmac8428 Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @elizabethcleland6267
    @elizabethcleland6267 Před 4 lety +1

    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

  • @crowznest438
    @crowznest438 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @mariajoseribeiroduartenobr3462

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

  • @kathleenp9643
    @kathleenp9643 Před 2 lety

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

  • @fishermann1102
    @fishermann1102 Před 2 lety

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

  • @luizcosta4680
    @luizcosta4680 Před rokem

    Congratulations George, one of the bests.

  • @jenatucker492
    @jenatucker492 Před 17 dny

    This one is by far my favorite!! ❤

  • @CareTaker2010
    @CareTaker2010 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @prex345
    @prex345 Před 4 lety +8

    It's beautiful, impressive.

  • @robertcaffrey6097
    @robertcaffrey6097 Před 4 lety +1

    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.

  • @donaldlampert331
    @donaldlampert331 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely wonderful! Bravo

  • @leodonahue9688
    @leodonahue9688 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic!!! even the Grounds are so unique.

  • @ursulatevis5146
    @ursulatevis5146 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic job!

  • @Nanno00
    @Nanno00 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @amywilliamson9778
    @amywilliamson9778 Před 4 lety +2

    What a gorgeous place!

  • @kai-uweheinz
    @kai-uweheinz Před 4 lety

    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!

  • @gerry343
    @gerry343 Před 3 lety

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

  • @rodjomanelle
    @rodjomanelle Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @reho7387
    @reho7387 Před 3 lety

    Beautifully done.

  • @zodiacbrave13
    @zodiacbrave13 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @donizetiresende
    @donizetiresende Před 4 lety +1

    Bravo,amazing house.

  • @mayanknpatel9813
    @mayanknpatel9813 Před 3 lety

    this is wonderful effort

  • @getin3949
    @getin3949 Před 4 lety +2

    George, you're awesome!

  • @erisapollo7850
    @erisapollo7850 Před 2 lety

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

  • @relocatetoItaly
    @relocatetoItaly Před 4 lety

    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 Před 2 lety

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

  • @brendafedi891
    @brendafedi891 Před 3 lety

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

  • @kaddylakk2225
    @kaddylakk2225 Před 4 lety +1

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤

  • @thezmanchar
    @thezmanchar Před 2 lety

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

  • @ncprealty3844
    @ncprealty3844 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice couple, excellent restoration.

  • @karlkamal2047
    @karlkamal2047 Před 3 lety

    I really love it...

  • @Dathan
    @Dathan Před 2 lety

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

  • @carinwiseman4309
    @carinwiseman4309 Před 3 lety

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

  • @maegardnermills4292
    @maegardnermills4292 Před rokem

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

  • @helendurow8211
    @helendurow8211 Před 3 lety

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

  • @sandraford4235
    @sandraford4235 Před 2 lety

    One of my fave rebuilds

  • @alansiggins346
    @alansiggins346 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @prunabluepepper
    @prunabluepepper Před 4 lety

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

  • @paulomontero12
    @paulomontero12 Před 2 lety

    What beautifull restoration!

  • @JenaTuckerAquariums
    @JenaTuckerAquariums Před 3 lety

    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.♥️

  • @ericgrigorof1509
    @ericgrigorof1509 Před 3 lety

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

  • @calladec
    @calladec Před 3 lety

    Best one ever

  • @silvanaappelwalendowsky7408

    Fantástico !!

  • @kennethpensyl7791
    @kennethpensyl7791 Před 3 lety

    Awesome

  • @sheilasaxton3836
    @sheilasaxton3836 Před 3 lety

    Great historic rebuild project

  • @harbourdogNL
    @harbourdogNL Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful place, but that poor man looks absolutely broken.

  • @platinum11110
    @platinum11110 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @davecurda2350
    @davecurda2350 Před 4 lety +2

    I love this house.

  • @46danz
    @46danz Před 4 lety +2

    Cracking house,beautiful.

  • @TheSabinewalkden
    @TheSabinewalkden Před 4 lety +1

    I do wish the music did not play over the narrative. I cannot hear a word!

  • @ericstocker6902
    @ericstocker6902 Před 4 dny

    Beautiful