THE nephew of the man who saved KitKat from the axe has appealed for long-lost relatives to get in touch.
The Press reported yesterday how York man Peter Stanhope had revealed the best-selling chocolate bar might not exist today if it was not for his Uncle Tom.
Mr Stanhope said his research had shown that Thomas Thompson persuaded Rowntree directors to give the product another chance when they were considering abandoning it in the 1930s.
He said his uncle had died in the late 1960’s and, unfortunately, he had totally lost track of his daughter June, who had last been heard of in Edinburgh, and any of his uncle’s direct family. “If anyone knows where they now are I would be delighted to know,” he said. If you can help, phone Mr Stanhope on 01904 760467 or pjstanhope@aol.com
• Mr Stanhope is one of a number of readers to contact The Press since we reported last week that KitKat is celebrating its 75th anniversary this autumn. If you have a KitKat story, email stephen.lewis@thepress.co.uk or mike.laycock@thepress.co.uk or phone 01904 567132.
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