Sir James Knott - shipowner, entrepreneur, philanthropist

[@vivienstapley4131]

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.

[@megankennedy2353]

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]

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.

[@diannehawkins1492]

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.

[@cij253]

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

[@SarumChoirmaster]

I may be a very distant relative of this man since I am a Knott also. However, I am located in America and am descended from James Knott of 1617.