Fred Newman
Fred belongs to: Royal British Legion Seaman's Mess
Fred was born in South Shields and went to Ocean Road School. He worked on the tug boats before going to sea in the merchant navy when he was 17.
Fred was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 5 December 2005. The interview took place at the Interviewee's living room and lasted 1 hour, 1 minute and 3 seconds.
Fred's accordion
Fred's accordion
Photograph of Fred's accordion. When he was in the merchant navy Fred and his crew-mates would play music during their lesuire time. Alongside classic songs they would also learn the hits of the day.
Fred has 14 memories in the memorynet:
Fred's memories with a Roles and Routines theme:
Training and learning the ropesFred's other memories:
Fred's accordion
This memory has these themes:
Equipment | Leisure | Music and Poetry | Work
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