The Restoration Man

T03:C08 - S03:E08 - Thrum Mill Revisit

George Clarke returns to Thrum Mill to meet Dave and Margaret Heldey, who have battled through flooding and serious illness to restore one of Northumberland’s most stunning but abandoned water mills. Dave, an experienced amateur builder has poured his heart and soul into every aspect of the restoration, and has had to deal with no less than 18 planning restrictions. But have they fulfilled their dream of completing this hugely challenging restoration and bringing back to life the 300 year old water wheel that will eventually power their new home?