Leather Repairs In Butterfly Lane Near Letchmore Heath
A Memory of Letchmore Heath.
I have been a piano accordian player with Whitethorn Morris for almost 30 years and sometimes I need help in getting repairs done! In the summer of 2004 I managed to snap the leather straps of my accordian - not through any accident, just simply the wear and tear of many years music! I found a local man to help me: the replacement straps were made by a local leatherworker craftsman – Gary - on a farm in Butterfly Lane, Elstree.
I am very pleased with both colour and comfort and can recommend him for any bespoke leatherwork or repairs. Just remember to allow enough time as he loves to keep you waiting while he talks! My wife, Elizabeth, and I were there for more than an hour on the first visit, and about two hours when I went to collect the straps – his bill included an accordian lesson from me!
Its a real joy to find such rural crafts are still kept alive by dedicated folks who take a pride in what they do. I hope my newly repaired piano accordian will now keep going for another 30 years - by which time I will be well over 90 years old and it will probably be me that needs repairing rather than the leather straps!
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