Season 2 (2001)
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Episodes 8
Drystone Walls
How can you make a sturdy wall with no cement or mortar? While on a trip to the Peak District in Derbyshire, Tommy learns the art of dry stone wall building.
Read MoreRustic Door
The look of an old house could be ruined if modern pieces are used while renovating, so builder Tommy Walsh learns how to transform some old timber into a rustic door.
Read MoreGate Hurdles
Builder Tommy Walsh travels to Belvoir castle in Leicestershire and learns how the traditional gate hurdles are created.
Read MorePlasterwork
Tommy Walsh travels to the historic city of Bristol to learn the techniques of plasterwork as he looks at friezes, ceiling roses and cornices.
Read MoreCarpet Weaving
Tommy Walsh is in the historic town of Wilton, the ancient capital of Wessex, where he uncovers the process and history of carpet weaving.
Read MoreMarquetry & Parquetry
Builder Tommy Walsh is in London's Mayfair to learn the intricate skills of marquetry and parquetry.
Read MoreLime Mortars & Earth Building
Presenter Tommy Walsh is in deepest Devon to learn about making and using lime mortars, and the use of earth as a building material.
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