Malcolm North's talk on the history of a concertina

[Pippa]

I heard Malcolm North talking in Aylesbury (UK) last night on the history of a concertina he was restoring; it was absolutely fascinating, weaving in references to Bletchley Park and ciphers, Wheatstone and other eminent scientist of his time, motor racing, and even James Bond - all completely relevant. He's likely to be giving it in other venues, so if you have the chance to go and hear him, do. Very interesting and entertaining.

 

Pippa

[hjcjones]

even James Bond

 

So those spare buttons disguised as bird calls and duck quacks are really to activate hidden machine guns, remote-control lasers and devices for undoing ladies' dress zips?