HOULT’S THE BUTCHERS | History of the business:
Founders Ned & Emily Hoult (nee Mallam) moved from Jarrow to the newly built “Ridges Estate” in 1952 where they opened a butcher’s shop on Marina Avenue (now Avon Avenue). Later they opened a second shop on the street as pork butcher’s where Emily continues to live and work to this day.

Sandra (daughter of Ned and Emily), along with her parents, worked hard to build up the business and later when Sandra’s husband Robert joined the firm. “Hoult’s the Butchers” expanded into Howdon, Wallsend and finally the centre of North Shields in 1983/4. Robert’s son Neil joined the business aged 17/18 and continues to manage the butchery side.

“Hoult’s” is a well known business throughout the North Tyneside area. Famous for their pork sandwiches, savaloys and home made pies. The company have always worked hard to live up to their motto of “quality civility and service” and have been loyal to their customers for more than 50 years, offering value for money, quality fayre. Home made soup and broth is available daily.

Hoult’s the Butchers has always been a truly “family business”, being managed by family members throughout the years.

Ned:
Ned Hoult was the founder of Hoult’s the Butchers in 1952. Sadly in 1967 he suffered a massive stroke and was left unable to continue to manage the business. Robert, his son-in-law took over at that time. Ned continued to help out as much as his disabilities would allow until his death in 1978.

Emily:
Emily Hoult (nee Mallam) was born on 23rd September 1915 in Jarrow, South Tyneside, the only daughter of 9 children. Emily married her husband, Ned Hoult, in 1939 and in 1941 their daughter Sandra was born. In 1952 the family moved to the Ridges estate in North Shields where they opened a butcher’s shop on Marina Avenue (now Avon Avenue). Later they opened a second shop on the street as a pork butcher’s where Emily continues to live and work to this day. After almost 50 years on the Meadowell Estate, Emily was awarded the MBE for services to the community in 1999 by Prince Charles.

Robert:
Born in 1941, Robert began working as a “Butcher Boy” aged 15. There he met Sandra and they were later married in 1964. Robert had trained as a Naval Architect at Swan Hunter, however, due to Ned’s illness he gave up his job and took over the business which he continues to manage today.

Sandra:
Sandra worked in her parents’ shop from age 14 and continued to work until 1987 when she took early retirement. A pleasant and friendly member of the team, Sandra was an asset and is still missed to this day.

Neil:
Neil has worked in the business since he was 17 and is a fully trained butcher. He continues to work 6 days a week managing the butchery side of things and the future development of the company is in his hands.