Windmill Restoration Dream - The Restoration Man - S02 EP1 - Home Renovation
Join Pete and Nikki on an emotional journey as they return to their roots to restore a windmill that has been in Pete's family for over a century. This locally listed structure, standing as a roofless ruin since 1915, holds sentimental value in the heart of Kent's stunning natural landscape. Experience the challenges and triumphs as they embark on the restoration and extension of this historic windmill. Witness the transformation of a tapering structure, once left to decay, into a revitalised symbol of family heritage and architectural beauty. This Restoration Man episode captures the essence of preserving history and creating a homecoming masterpiece.
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The Restoration Man features architect George Clarke as he explores the UK, discovering unique buildings being transformed into homes. Each episode highlights a different historical structure, like windmills, churches, and towers, focusing on their restoration, architectural significance, and the personal stories of the homeowners involved. This series blends history, architecture, and inspiring renovation tales.
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In all this time I've been watching this show I could never imagine oneday I would end up in tears. My condolences to Peter and families. The final product was a fitting homage to a beautiful soul. Rest in peace Nikki. And you George, what a beautiful human being you are.
Me too...😢
Same here. I’m balling my eyes out. I was going to write something beautiful but I’m at a loss for words. For someone so young and vibrant to have terminal cancer is so disgustingly unfair…
@@LolaClo Yep, I know how you feel. That was me eight months ago. Oh, you wrote something beautiful, in case you haven't noticed!
@@ExpectMiracles55 thank you Pedro
I was gutted…I cried thru out…Them holding hands the whole time…
10 years later and I pray Peter and his family have found peace and happiness x
I am really glad that the cameras stopped when George hugged Pete. It was a private moment, and you can see the devastation that they both felt when Pete told George the news. I hope that Pete remembers that Nikki would want to see him stay in the house that she built with him. George is very much a gentle giant.
Gosh, I had no idea how sad this was going to be. But how beautiful and life affirming too. Bless you Nikki and Pete. Nikki’s soul is in the mill ❤️
Setting aside the sobbing. This is probably one of the best buildings I have seen in this program. The wood, and the metal, and the stone... it balances both traditional and contemporary in such an organic way! it's SO beautiful, I'm speechless
So heartbreaking and Pete stayed strong through it all and loved his wife as he should with sheer integrity to the end of her journey. I normally don't shed tears but this episode caused my eyes to leak and I couldn't hold them back! George, as your English comrades would say, your a good bloke.
Thank you for allowing us to watch this beautiful video.
As a man i recently lost my fiancée Fiona a month ago &'this just brought me to tears, tears of sadness & joy all at once. Bless nikkis soul & my fiancée Fiona two precious angels watching over us all now.
Sending good vibes your way buddy!🤙
@@upnorthviking823 thanks man
I’m really sorry to hear of your loss, I hope you’re doing ok 🤗 lots of positive vibes your way
Sorry for your loss. Sending love and good vibes your way
@@brad1034 thanks man, just have to get on with life & live it to the best of my ability. Appreciate the kind words.
This episode should come with a warning! I swear I was crying through 3/4's of this show. Beautiful restoration and build
there isnt a lot in this world that reduces a tall man to tears but this has had me sobbing like a baby, nikki was such a beautiful soul rest in peace you are an angel now, to her hubby hats off to you sir your one in a trillion, well done on the build
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This restoration video has touched me so very deeply like no other. The tragedy that occurred behind the project, which Pete endured so stoically has saddened me. I saw how deeply this tragedy affected you (George Clarke), and because of the way you responded prompted me to respect even more. The finished house is simply stunning. Wishing Pete long-lasting happiness and a golden future which he so richly deserves. Thank you very much for uploading this video. Made me realize that living in the midst of nature is so tranquil and peaceful, but human life is so fragile. Yesh Prabhu, Bushkill, Pennsylvania
This is perhaps one of the most magical build restoration that has a human element that really hit home in that we are all only here for a short time. When the three were having tears after climbing to the second floor with Nikki, I teared up along with everyone else standing on the scaffold. The legacy left by Nikki cannot be put into word. My thoughts and prayers to the family and especially to Nikki’s husband Pete, as your courage and strength is an inspiration to us all. God Bless!
As a cancer survivor myself, I cried through the second half of the show. Sending love to all who mourn Nikki. ❤
Aww, that beautiful young woman it just breaks your heart. Cancer is so evil. I was hoping that Nicki would see it finished, but it didn’t happen. It was so lovely to see how happy she was when she saw the windmill nearly finished. I hope that Pete continues to live his dream and hopefully in the future meets someone as beautiful and lovely as his wife was. Xx
Dear George thank you for your loving embrace of these true restoration warriors, it feels like its from all of us and i so want to embrace them. Beautiful and thank you.
I was reduced to tears running down an old man cheeks as I watched this. How very sad for Pete at the end. You could just see and feel his loss in his eyes and demeanor, while at the same time it is a day to celebrate. I hope that he was able to settle into the home and that he has able to rest knowing how much his wife would have loved what they had planned for their future. This is by far the most emotional episode of this show I have seen.
So beautifully stated.
Yes I totally agree. It was also a truely remarkable & beautiful restoration. Godspeed Pete.. lovely Niki
Same here from an old woman.🙏😢
once again George shows his true humanity, rest easy Nikki.
He is a super nice guy.
Words escape me, a sad build, Nikki will live on in the love of this amazing restoration.
I feel the same.......
One of the toughest episode to watch. I had set out to watch a beautiful restoration, but ended up sobbing like a baby. May God continue to strengthen the family that Nikki left behind. Thank you George for being a man with a beautiful heart - your tears got me sobbing.
George is so compassionate for what this young couple is going through. Awww.... death is always so hard for those of us left behind, Nikki seems accepting. Still so sad. God bless them all. What a FANTASTIC mill!!
I was so touched by the tears in George Clarke's eyes.
Watching this for the first time and all teared up. Well done to Pete and Nikki for their vision in recreating the old windmill as an inspirational home. Thank you to George for bringing us their story.
What a wonderful restoration project and how beautifully done with what seems to be a very talented firm of craftsmen builders. But Nikki and Pete are really special stars, mighty brave and an inspiring part of the story. Nikki quietly shows us all how to cope really elegantly with the hardest thing that life can throw at her, what an admirable soul. Pete too, a brave man. I do so wish him well and above all I wish him peace. His home is marvellous.
I sat here and sobbed watching this show.
Gosh George is such a wonderful human. Seems like a genuinely good person!
I have known George for 30 years or so, he is a lovely guy, what you see is what you get
Oh My god I cried all way . It's so unfair .What an amazing restoration and the strength of her husband . What an emotional caring George went threw .. Rio in peace Nikkei I'm sure your proud and watching from above
Pete is a strong and devoted human being. I pray that he find his happiness that he truly deserves
This one was very hard to watch, how cruel things can be. I was really hoping she was going to see the end product of her dream. This Windmill became more than just a WindMill but a monument to Nikki. That will stand for all time.
So much happiness and sadness mixed together in this beautiful build. To see the courage and strength of both Nikki and Peter during such turbulent times. We all know our time on this earth is actually very short. I admire both of them so much. Watching them attain their dreams and and knowing only one of them will live to enjoy the fruits of their labor. I pray the families of Nikki and Peter are doing well. God never promised us that life would be fair. This has been a very special and memorable video for so many reasons. And George is such a kind, gentle and caring man. The tears flow freely as I watch this.
Pete & Niki’s incredible vision, tenacity, & love, along with an unbelievable team of talented & dedicated people has created a living tribute to his wife, family, ancestors, and country! Bravo!!
Hit the like button for Nikki.
Maaaaaaaannnnnn, all I wanted to do was watch a nice restoration video but nah, I'm crying instead. Seriously tho, my heart man.
So beautiful that she loved him enough to appreciate an old run-down Tower of bricks and helped him turn it into a forever home. Here's to Nikki and her Pete may he find a future that provides someone new and children to hand it over to so that a hundred years from now it is still loved and in the family.
Yes! Pete is so deserving love.
Reed's BEAUTIFUL Windmill is Nikki Fagg's lasting, earthly gift to our world. She's a busy, very much alive angel this very moment. Who knows, exactly, the joy she brought, brings, and will bring, to Peter, their families, & to all of us, really. Well done, every one of you.
Came here for the restoration...and now im crying my eyes out.Proud of you man! George was so kind and supportive throughout whole thing. Man eff cancer,honestly just eff cancer
Nikki would have loved what Pete built for them . My heart goes out to Nikki’s loved ones.
This was a heartbreaking beautiful story. This story is worthy of an Oscar….thanks to George Clarke. Bend, Oregon
You made this grown man cry rest in peace Nikki
I like to watch restoration programs rather than dramas because I do not like to get emotional, and here I am, crying all my tears for Nikki and her beautiful home. Such a lost, but I believe she is there in the memory of each stone, each detail made out of love.
Heartbreaking and inspiring. Every wish that, at almost 10 years on, Pete has found peace and happiness and is sharing this gem with a new love. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
A living testament to Nikki and her husband and the vision they shared. Sad, yes - but also, quite beautiful.
Omg what a heart wrenching story. Nikki was such a nice lady. Many blessings to her and her family. Also I hope Pete is well today. What he did to give his loving wife the absolute best and most well built home I think I’ve ever seen was so sad to see her not make it through to the finish. Now she’s in the best home she could ever ask for in heaven. Pete’s parents are also amazing people to do what not all parents would do and give them that land and mill to make this dream come true. If it wasn’t for them this home wouldn’t be here today.
Why this was suggested I don't know but I watched all the way through. Watching a video is when I try to clear my thoughts of my wife's battle with stage 4 cancer and all that life brings with it, trying to keep her appointments and healthy with the corona virus madness is maddening. I pray my wife's out come will be better than Nicki's but I feel so selfish saying that, I truly hope and pray her husband Pete is doing well God bless
I will keep your wife in my prayers and hope that you both have many more years together. Please forgive me, a stranger, for saying this
@@kateg7298 Thank you, were no strangers were brother's and sisters in Christ I hope all is well with you and your family
Sending healing energy to your wife!
RIP Nikki. Condolences, Pete. What a beautiful home and legacy.
Truly the most beautiful an sad 😭 episode to watch. I will never forget how special it is!
Rest in Heaven Nikki! I never thought I would sit up here crying when I seen the finishing touch. I thought Nikki would’ve gotten the chance. Thanks so much for sharing 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️
What a beautiful couple. Yes, she is Wonder Woman 👩🏻❤️❤️❤️
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL HOUSE!!! You should all be VERY proud of what you have accomplished 💕 As a guy i was like everyone else watching this and leaving AMAZING comments was in tears and had to walk away more than once !! I was going to say something about shear determination... but to be honest im STILL lost for words that Nikki wasn't able to see the finished product ! RIP NIKKI 💕💖💝
Nikki is in heaven. I don’t know her but watching her in this video shows me that she had a kind soul
Once again George shows his beautiful personality
I’m not sure how to react to this humanistic and ever practiced approach to a television show Thank you for this great honor to Nikki dear Angel eyes, you are forever appreciated sir
Thank you for sharing this special restoration 100 YR windmill project, lovely couple & loving family support.
Very nice build and restoration. Nikki and Pete went through there toughest times together. I lost my sister (40) in June 2011. Good that a new cap came on the mill. Even here in the Netherlands there are still many mills without their cap. And some are restored like your or even more modern. I wish you the best.
Ohhh what a sad episode. I don't think it's possible to watch it without tears. The build is beautiful, but bittersweet because Nikki didn't live to see it. George, you are the most wonderful, warm, kind man. I fully endorse the phrase that another commentor made "George, what a beautiful human being you are".
Rest in Paradise Nikki. I’m crying so hard. Beautiful restoration.
That was so difficult and exciting to watch I lost my dear friend Nancy the same year and month. Indeed to our Lord when are from and to Him alone is our return. Would have been lovely to see this special couple enjoy the completion of their dream together. How many don't have a support system, so its nice to see that they had one another however short. Life is so short and precious. 💔
A v heart touching journey of a brave couple. Both husband n wife r jem of a person. Nikki is immortal n a beautiful soul who is not seen but present in every one's memories n a strong pillar for this beautiful family n home
I hope Pete is doing well. The strength, determination and love it must have taken to complete. It was so worth it. Nikki would be so incredibly proud.
This episode just gutted me emotionally. RIP Nikki.
I know she looking down at the mill god bless you all.
Such a bittersweet episode, a beautiful build and reconstruction seen through my tears. Sensitively produced by all Strength to the family, friends, builders for valiantly seeing it to a conclusion.
I couldn't hold my tears, cried my heart out
This story is worthy of being a film.
2 words " Cheers Nikki "
In all of my weeks of watching this show, not once did I think it would bring me to tears.
Wow. My heart hurts. Rest in Power Queen. Prayers to her family and friends
Lost my Best friend to cancer last month. 10/23/20 watching this stung. RIP Nikki
Please forgive me, I was doing two tings at the same time and I just finished watching the video, and it is a sad news that she passed away. May God give healing for everybody who was around this family.
Stunning. It's definitly my favorit build in this series, although heartbreaking to learn about Nikkis passing, I'm certain she would've been so proud of the finished result. It is truly amazing. Magical even.
Very sad but beautiful episode ! RIP Nikki well done George full respect ✊
Watching Jan. 16, 2024. Rest in Paradise Nikki. Pete hope you're doing well today. George, good work. big heart. Really touching; in tears.
By far one of my favorite episodes...
Absolutely heartbreaking. 😢 But she lives on in the history of that building, forever linked to it. Even in a hundred years or two hundred years or more, she is part of its story. It would not have been restored if it wasn’t for Nikkie, what a legacy to leave xx
one's of best episode..... warrior...
I thought looked an interesting watch but who thought i would end up in tears , what a lovely couple and may that lovely lady rest in peace.
I'm not crying! Your CRYING! This has to be my favorite of this entire series!
Beautiful couple and beautiful restoration. She'd be proud. That staircase in the glass portion is SO lovely and smart!
This had me crying my eyes out. R.I.P Nikki
Remember watching the original airing of this episode. Unforgettable.
A true legacy. RIP Niki.
I'm speechless, too be a part of this journey across the pond... in the end... we are all connected to each other, through history in the human story of life. Thank you all for sharing this! Yahweh bless you and keep you.
Beyond tea towels and napkins there is no demands on laundry on the ground floor. The study should be on ground floor and laundry on same floor as all that bedding and clothing and bath towels. Lovely job, terrific build team and wonderful couple. I trust he has since found peace in his young life God bless the family.
First restoration program that I cry and made me very sad. Beautiful couple. My deepest condolences R.I.P Nicky.
How often does a tv show touch your heart and give you courage at the same time. Bravo and God Bless!
Oh my good that’s video so hard for me! I’m so sad right now 😢 But I’m very happy for this extraordinary family!
God bless, Pete 🙏
Worth watching to see George alone.
The most beautiful restoration and the most heartbreaking to watch. I didn't expect these emotions on a Sunday in July. *Thank you*
How unbelievably sad,,,,,words fail me. Normally I would have been over the moon to see that wonderful restoration - what a wonderful beautiful sight. Nicky - RIP.
Im really so emotional about this episode...it caught me off guard...my tears fell out while watching this.....
seeing this video in oktober 2022 and I had to cry. Rest in pease Nikki. My condolences to Peter and families. The home you built together is a hommage to Nikki. sending lots of love
Wow, serious throat-clinching anguish at the end of this one. Amazing story, but I am heart-broken.
The most beautiful restoration + new build I've ever seen. It is a massive inspiration.
Amazing project, vision and restoration. So very sorry Nikki didn't get to see it fully completed... the love of family, friends, builders made a brilliant and valiant effort for her to see the cap restored. I cried buckets at its completion. Thank you all. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Best episode EVER. HEARTWARMING!
Hoping Nikki is happy now ,it is sad to us, but her dream is fullfilled ..🇵🇭
What a beautiful moment, i was crying the whole episode, my prayers for this beautiful couple ♥️
What an epic structure.... Rest in peace Nikki... Big salute to her husband...
This is the second time I am watching this video n can feel the same pain. U both are gem of person n u r brave loving husband who has made a paradise in loving memory of ur wife. Truely an inspiration for all.
So heartfelt that you would include the wrenching saga of the lovely Nikki. It must have taken courage to not dance around the sadness intertwined. Cheers for the humanity you shared!
Just watched this video . First condolences to Pete his children and Nikki's family and friends . May she rest peacefully and rise in glory. This is one video that touched me deeply to my core as if they and I have a connection. Pete your home turned out really gorgeous and beautiful . So sorry Nikki never really got to enjoy it to it's full capacity. God know best . Pete great job on the build.