William Knight

William Knight

Knights Fish and Chip Shop & Glastonbury Holiday Homes.

There is no better area in England. The diverse landscape,the towns and villages, the architecture, if you are prepared to embrace it all, then in turn you will be inspired.

What is your occupation?

An old established traditional Fish & Chip restaurant also an accommodation provider ie Self Catering Holiday Cottages and Town Houses.

Why do you do what you do?

As far as the catering part of my businesses are concerned: It is a family business first founded by my grand parents in 1909 and I am just carrying on the business to eventually hand down to my children.

The accommodation business is housed in a row of Victorian cottages built by my great grandmothers brother in 1865. I have had them renovated as they deserve and to recover some of the cost, I let them to Glastonbury visitors, the numbers of whom are increasing every year.

How long have you lived in Mendip?

All my life, as did my parents,grandparents, great grandparents & great great grandparents!

How does Mendip inspire your work?

The area is a huge inspiration to me. I chose to leave the BBC after 12 years of working in Bristol and for months on location in Edinburgh, Hampshire and abroad. I wanted to work close to where I lived and to get the benefits of great natural surroundings, a young workforce and creatives willing to collaborate.

2 years on and the people of the Mendips still inspire me. They retain a sense of community, are independent and often buck ‘following the trend’. Their support and common sense gives me a space to create and develop my business away from the noise of media hubs like Bristol.

The Mendip hills have been such an influence on me so much that I’ve called my company after the area and incorporated it into my logo.

What are the advantages and drawbacks about living in this area?

There are no drawbacks just opportunities.

What's your favourite part of Mendip and why?

Glastonbury for its eclectic mix of people.

What would you say to encourage people to visit here and work here?

Come to Mendip and its towns and villages. If you’re in holiday mode, slow down take a deep breath and take your time to discover the great variety of things to do, you’ll be sure to find something to relate to.

If you are in business, re-locate to Mendip. The World will come to you!

Website: www.knightsfishandchipshop.co.uk
www.glastonburyholidayhomes.co.uk

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