Paul Robinson
Paul belongs to: The Coble and Keelboat Society
Paul was born in Cullercoats. His family were in fishing and merchant navy. Paul got his first boat when he was 13. He has made a living from fishing and sign painting.
Paul was interviewed by Kylea Little on 1 December 2005. The interview took place at the Interviewee's workshop and lasted 38 minutes and 30 seconds.
Paul's coble
Paul's coble in his workshop. The lettering was hand painted by Paul.
Visitor Comments
coble
Is she a harrison coble
By donaldbudge On 3 December 2006
Reply
Donald, no it is not a Harrison coble. It is not a true coble it is a hybrid with a Shetland fourern. Cheers.
By Paul Robinson On 26 December 2006
Paul has 16 memories in the memorynet:
Paul's memories with a Community theme:
Paul's other memories:
Growing up in a fishing community- First boat
- Learning traditional fishing skills
- Fishing routines
- Superstitions
- Leaving the sea and sign painting
- Sign Painting
- Sign painting techniques and methods
- Making and mending equipment
- Losing traditional skills
- Going out in his coble
Paul in his workshop- A hand painted sign
- Paul's coble
- Examples of Paul's sign painting
This memory has these themes:
Lifestyles | Skills | Traditions
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