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Bill Eaton, Saddler

By the time this film was made, Bill Eaton had been working as a saddler for nearly 60 years - something worthy of recording for posterity.

Amateur film 1965 12 mins

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Overview

Teacher, semi-professional filmmaker and Essex man, Leslie Gillham was keen to capture Bill's special talent and trade on camera and spent time with Bill as he proudly shows off his tools and demonstrated the specialist art of saddle making and working with leather. Leslie was assisted by his wife Marjorie who recorded the commentary.