Sir James Knott - shipowner, entrepreneur, philanthropist

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Old Low Light Heritage Centre North Shields

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Local historian and Old Low Light Heritage Centre volunteer, Mike Coates, talks about the life and times of Sir James Knott - North East ship owner, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
This video presentation is close captioned.
Written & presented by Mike C Coates. Produced by David J Hirst
𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
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@vivienstapley4131 3 жыл бұрын

A excellent snapshop of the life of Sir James Knott, he was an incredibly generous man and his legacy lives on through the Sir James Knott Trust. As Trust Secretary from 2002-2016, I never ceased to be astrouned by the continuing discovery of the achievements and generosity of Sir James Knott and his family.

@cij253 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Bonny Lad. A fascinating insight into a piece of history that I knew nothing about. Thank you.

@diannehawkins1492 11 ай бұрын

Sir James was my great grandfathers brother Herbert Knott I am an Australian such a fascinating story. I will definitely be visiting the Newcastle area & to see the church named after his two sons killed in the war.. my great grandfather named his house in Sydney Australia “Wylam” I grew up hearing these stories of Sir James.

@megankennedy2353 3 жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable, thank you. Local history is always fascinating, as you are able to relate to people and places you know. How did men like Sir James Knott do so much, accomplish so much, in their lives? Years must have been longer in days of yore.

@georgeberg9465 3 жыл бұрын

I'm the current owner of the Italianate Villa that he renamed Wylam lodge in Torquay in 1917, he lived here at various times until leaving in 1924, launching his yacht 'Princess' from Torquay harbour on his way to Mote Carlo.