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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. ]
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Many Thanks to the Staff at
The RVI (A&E Dept) and The Freeman Hospital
with a Special 'Thank You' to Chloe and her Team. Top Class!
[ Not forgetting NHS 111 Service which had Dan & Molly's Ambulance at my door 10 minutes after my 2am call. ]
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Regarding This Website:
NORMAL SERVICE WILL BE RESUMED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
I HOPE! { Jim }
Washington Miners Remembered
Statue & Blue Plaque
Major Local Collieries & Locations
( Article in Mining Collection 2 )
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Some Recent Additions
1.
Washington Businesses - 1834
2. * NEW *
Jack Short
3.
Local Railway Historians
1. Take a look at the Washington Section of a Business Directory dated 1834. A 'possible' distant relative of
mine, William Gill, is named as a Business Owner. You might find someone with your Family Name.
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.
Blackfell / New York Caravan Site
6. When did The Ritz reopen as Fairworld Film Centre? New Info & Pics added to Cinema TAB: 'The Ritz'.
7. More Photographs and information added to our article on Blackfell Sanatorium - later, a Caravan Site.
Thanks to former Caravan Site resident, and Washington Glebe Miner, Brian Tivenan.
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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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