Exeter Lives: Peter Thornton
Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Author, Speaker
Peter Thornton is the proprietor of Peter Thornton Associates, a consultancy business which does work for family business and non-family business at a strategic level. He is the author of ‘Thorntons – My Life in the Family Business’, a book which covers his life story, his whole experience in the family business and the story of the family business from its foundation in 1911 until the date that he left in 1987. Most recently, he has launched Dermatuff Ltd, which develops, manufactures and supplies Thin Skin Protection Socks and Sleeves for people with thinning or fragile skin.
How would you describe yourself in 5 words?
Outgoing, friendly, busy, lives life.
How would you describe Exeter in 5 words?
Progressive, lively, friendly, cultured, compact.
What brought you to Exeter?
To run a business.
Which part of Exeter or the surrounding area is home?
Woodbury
What is your favourite place in Exeter?
Cathedral Yard
What is your favourite Exeter event?
Exeter Philharmonic Choir in the Cathedral
What was the last live performance you saw in Exeter and where did you see it?
‘Dickens Children’ co-produced at St James School by my wife Julia Thornton.
Favourite place to eat out in or near Exeter?
Redwing Bar & Dining, Lympstone
Best coffee in town?
Carluccio’s
Favourite pub?
White Hart, Woodbury
Favourite locally produced food or drink?
Kenniford Farm Pork
Favourite shop?
The Cook Shop at Harlequins Shopping Centre
Favourite shopping area?
Gandy Street
Exeter Chiefs or Exeter City?
Sorry, neither
Beach or moors?
Moors
What or where is Exeter's best kept secret?
Exeter’s Historic Quayside
What one change would you like to see in Exeter?
Proper Theatre/Opera House in the City Centre
Who is your local hero or heroine?
Andrew Millington, Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral
Do you belong to any local clubs or societies?
Chamber of Commerce.
What are you up to next?
Making Dermatuff into a large successful global business, coaching local business people, keeping going!
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