LouS,
How very, very interesting.. more so, given that by complete coincidence I was doing a write up (for here) today for something (to be announced), that involved my heritage.. one side of my family come from the Huguenots, myself, as well as my grandfather had/have strong artistic ability. My Grandad was a master goldsmith, and I started out as a fine artist, now I've discovered leather strap making (hence the write up). What a weird 'full circle' I've just discovered!

Thanks for your post, I'm genuinely bowled over! What a wonderful world we live in!!

Stewart