Martin Pontin
Martin belongs to: Merchants and Traders
Martin grew up in Tynemouth. After the war his father established William Wight Ltd as a family business. The shop provided the fishing fleet with stores and provisions. Martin now manages the shop.
Martin was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 15 February 2006. The interview took place at North Shields Fishermen's Mission and lasted 22 minutes and 30 seconds.

North Shields Fish Quay
North Shields Fish Quay
Photograph of North Shields Fish Quay.
Martin has 12 memories in the memorynet:
Martin's memories with a Work theme:
The early days at Wight’s
The business
Changes at Wight’s
The Fish Quay
Wm Wight Ltd
The Cabbage Patch
Martin's other memories:
This memory has these themes:
Change | The North East


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