Louise "Lou" Bainbridge

Louise Bainbridge is a British ceramic conservator and restorer. She is best known for her work on The Repair Shop, where she repairs pottery and porcelain using conservation techniques. She also serves as an in-house conservator at the Corporation of Trinity House Newcastle, handling all aspects of interventive and preventive conservation.

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Louise "Lou" Bainbridge's Profile

Louise Bainbridge is a UK-based ceramic conservator specialising in the restoration of pottery and porcelain. Her exact date of birth and details about her parents are not widely documented.

She trained in ceramics conservation and has worked professionally in the field for many years, including museum and private restoration projects. Bainbridge is associated with conservation work that preserves both the structure and historical integrity of objects.

She is best known for her role on The Repair Shop, broadcast on BBC One. On the show, she restores damaged ceramics, often working on sentimental heirlooms such as figurines, plates, and decorative items.

Her calm approach and attention to detail have made her a regular and recognisable expert on the programme. She collaborates with other specialists in the workshop to bring cherished items back to life.

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      • Attended University of Leeds; graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Sculpture
      • Attended Northumbria University; graduated with a Master of Arts (MA) in Preventive Conservation

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      • Income as a part-time conservator at the Corporation of Trinity House Newcastle
      • Revenue from freelance conservation work including the Dragon painting restoration at Newcastle Cathedral
      • Earnings from appearances on The Repair Shop

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