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Laura's Doll Hospital I repair and restore antique, vintage and modern dolls. Please see my website for more information.

One of the things in my life I am most proud of is my role as ambassador for MumsAid - a charity who supports new mother...
08/10/2026

One of the things in my life I am most proud of is my role as ambassador for MumsAid - a charity who supports new mothers with mental health problems such as postnatal depression, birth trauma, and many other challenges women can face in the early weeks, months, and years of being a parent.

From midday 6th October to midday 13th October, every donation to MumsAid will be matched pound for pound.
✨ £1 becomes £2 — at no extra cost to you.
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000GVO85YAH

Your donation helps to provide free specialist counselling and support to mums who are struggling with their mental health during pregnancy and early motherhood.

💜 Please help us double our impact and support more mums and families. Donate today and make twice the difference.

04/10/2026

I'm often asked if I can repair teddy bears, and sadly the answer is no. However, I'm pleased to be able to recommend Chumley Memory Bears and Restorations. They're based in Lancashire, but like me, they also take patients by post. I had a lovely chat with Melanie at Chumley yesterday. It's so nice to connect with other restorers as there aren't many of us left! 🧸

Just a few of my favourite restorations over the past few months. I really do have the nicest job in the world.
27/09/2026

Just a few of my favourite restorations over the past few months. I really do have the nicest job in the world.

Recently, I've held back from posting on the page, since it results in so many enquiries and I've been busy catching up ...
14/09/2026

Recently, I've held back from posting on the page, since it results in so many enquiries and I've been busy catching up with the waiting list. However, I couldn't resist sharing with you this little piece of history I was lucky enough to work on today.

This Pedigree plastic doll has the most beautiful and intricate costume, handmade at the Royal School of Needlework for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. They were working on the coronation robes at the same time. The doll has so many layers of clothing and even satin-lined, kid-skin slippers. The owner shared with me a photo of the doll with several others in what looks like a window display.

I very carefully removed all the clothes to restring the doll and then very carefully put them back on again!

*NOW SOLD* Could you offer this little orphan a home? She was made in Belgium for Gimbels, the famous New York departmen...
28/06/2026

*NOW SOLD* Could you offer this little orphan a home? She was made in Belgium for Gimbels, the famous New York department store, in around the 1950s. I have restrung her arms but otherwise she's all original. Her name is Joyce. She's yours for £30 and you can collect from me in Southampton or I can post her for an additional £5.

The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that I've been posting less often on this page. The reason for this is that I'...
23/06/2026

The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that I've been posting less often on this page. The reason for this is that I've been rather inundated, so I'm trying to limit enquiries to a manageable number. It's a very lucky problem to have, but nonetheless I am only one person! The waiting list is longer than it has ever been. I am learning to work more quickly but I refuse to compromise on my personalised approach or attention to detail. I aim to give every single doll my very best.

So, I am posting less, but I couldn't resist sharing with you this 1960s 'Blabby' doll by Uneeda. I have cleaned her, replaced the broken eye, repainted her lips, and given her some new hair. Her voice still works, even though she was fed Opal fruits about sixty years ago... My son said she sounds like a goose!

Wishing a very happy 100th birthday to a special lady pictured here with her daughter Margaret and doll Topsy. Topsy was...
26/05/2026

Wishing a very happy 100th birthday to a special lady pictured here with her daughter Margaret and doll Topsy. Topsy was repaired to mark the special occasion.

This sweet 1950s hard plastic doll has the unusual name Andy Lukie. She came to me for a repair to a split in her side, ...
24/05/2026

This sweet 1950s hard plastic doll has the unusual name Andy Lukie. She came to me for a repair to a split in her side, restringing, and shoes and socks to go with her beautiful homemade clothing.

A new pair of eyes for Blossom, a beautiful little vinyl doll made by Chiltern in the early 1960s.
22/05/2026

A new pair of eyes for Blossom, a beautiful little vinyl doll made by Chiltern in the early 1960s.

I had so much fun restoring Caroline, a 1950s hard plastic walking doll made by British National Dolls. She's had a clea...
13/05/2026

I had so much fun restoring Caroline, a 1950s hard plastic walking doll made by British National Dolls. She's had a clean, a new voice box, new wig, new lashes on one eye, restringing, and of course a lovely new outfit.

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