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.
The Cabbage Patch
The Cabbage Patch
The Cabbage Patch was a storeroom inside Wight's, which was used as a drinking den by fishermen when the pubs were closed.
Martin has 12 memories in the memorynet:
Martin's memories with a The North East theme:
The early days at Wight’s- The business
- Changes at Wight’s
- Community on the Fish Quay
- The atmosphere on the Fish Quay
- The future for the Fish Quay
The Highlander Hotel- Wm Wight Ltd
- North Shields Fish Quay
Martin's other memories:
- The Cabbage Patch
- The Fish Quay
- The Cabbage Patch
This memory has these themes:
Traditions | Work
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