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A Nostalgic Journey 'in & around' the original Village of Washington
[ Click above picture for numerous views of the 'F' Pit Heaps. ]
Washington Village, 15/18 December 2024
[ Thanks to Photographer, Keith Cockerill. ]
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Washington Miners Remembered
Statue & Blue Plaque
Major Local Collieries & Locations
( Article in Mining Collection 2 )
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Some Recent Additions
1. * NEW *
Valerie, Ann and Janice
2.
Jack Short
3.
Local Railway Historians
1. Three more photos added to our Coxgreen Footbridge Article. This Photo replaces a poor quality version.
The other two additions are Aerial Views of The Footbridge and Surrounding Area.
2. Last Man out of The Glebe Pit. Thanks to Jack's Son, Ralph. Go to the bottom of Durham Pits Closure List.
3. Last Loco at Lambton Staithes - Author of Books about Local Railways - Renowned Railway Photographer.
The above Photograph, featuring two Local Railway Historians, has been added to our Trainspotting Article.
4.
Gertrude Bell
5.
President Carter and Guests
4. Gertrude Bell - The Lady from Dame Margaret's Hall - with Winston Churchill & Lawrence of Arabia.
Every Washington resident should know at least something about the incredible Miss Bell.
Archaeologist, Linguist, Mountaineer, Cartographer, Political Intelligence Officer
and expert Camel Rider! She's the only one in control at The Sphinx.
5. President Jimmy Carter welcomes a World Famous Guest to a White House Dinner on the 7th Sept 1977.
These two men made well attended public visits to Washington in May 1977 and July 1977, respectively.
See Links to Articles in What's Where / People. If you don't recognise the Guest, click above Photo.
6.
The Ritz
7.
Dad's Army - Private Joke!
6. When did The Ritz reopen as Fairworld Film Centre? New Info & Pics added to Cinema TAB: 'The Ritz'.
7. This Article contains all the Names of The Men who volunteered to be Members of Washington Home Guard.
[ The joke is between me, my Sister Vivienne and our Dad, Corporal James Gill. ]
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What's Where?
Website Map / Location Index
[ Click one of the above Images. ]
"Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it."
Lucy Maud Montgomery
( 1874 - 1942 )
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