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Peter Weightman

Peter belongs to: The Coble and Keelboat Society

Peter was brought up in Newcastle. His mother came from Seahouses and the family would holiday there. Peter's father made him a rowing boat when he was 11 and he spent his time in the harbour with his friends.

Peter was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 16 February 2006. The interview took place at Ouseburn Heritage Centre and lasted 14 minutes and 58 seconds.

Photograph of Peter Weightman at the mouth of the Ouseburn

Peter's coble the Royal Diadem II

Peter's coble the Royal Diadem II. It is moored at the mouth of the Ouseburn alongside Mel Deighton's coble the Joan Dixon.

Peter has 10 memories in the memorynet:

Peter's memories with a Safety theme:

•  Safety in a coble

Peter's other memories:

•  Interest in cobles
•  Learning traditional skills
•  Restoring the Royal Diadem Two
•  Keeping the history alive
•  A memorable day out
•  Sounds
•  The Coble and Keelboat Society
•  Peter's coble the Royal Diadem II
•  The Royal Diadem II under sail

This memory has these themes:
Leisure | Traditions

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