Memories of Washington

Behind Speculation Place - The Show Folk

Washington Showmen

Fairground Community and Some Local Families set to lose Caravan Site

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Behind Speculation Place

Showmen's Campsite & Traveller's Rest
Alf's Bingo and Fairground Attractions - Waltzer, Children's Rides, Slot Machines etc.

Alf's Bingo Hut on the Campsite
Entrance between Bambling's Shop & The Spec' Inn.

Alf's Bingo offered a £1 prize for each 3d game; £2 for the '6d, Hourly Special'; and £4 for the '1 shilling, 11 o'clock Special'. Wow!

Showmen's Campsite
Looking South to Hertburn Gardens

Showmen's Campsite
Looking North to Speculation Place & Front Street

Showmen's Campsite

Washington & Usworth Gardeners' Club
Formerly Usworth Gardeners' Club

A glimpse of the minor road, behind Speculation Place, leading East from Alf's Bingo to The Gardeners' Club.

[ From Washington Development Corporation Archives ]