Wheatstone Workers

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I've often wondered if there are any of the workers from the Wheatstone factory still alive.

 

I know Sid Watkins was the last of the old timers to pass away back in the early 70s, but were there any other younger people employed who might still be around today?

 

For example - in the Pathe Concertina Factory film there's a young man seen cutting fretwork. Does anybody know who he is? I would have said he couldn't be much more than 20 or 21 when the film was shot in 1961 which would mean he'd be mid 70s if he were still alive.

 

He must have worked for Wheatstones for a few years as I think he's also in an earlier picture from the factory workshop in the 1950s (?).

 

If anyone knows him or has any information I'd be delighted to know more.

 

If he or any other workers were still living it would be wonderful to hear any reminiscences they may have of the company and the concertina making process.