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Village Lane

The Black Bush to Washington Village

The Black Bush

The Black Bush Inn

( Early Images )
Compare the building features with the much earlier image below.
Note the Headgear at Washington Glebe Colliery.

The Black Bush

The Black Bush Inn

Richard Cole, Licensed Retailer of
Wines, Ales & Porter.

High Village Lane

High Village Lane.

St. Joseph's School is down the path and the Bell Tower of Holy Trinity Church is on the horizon.
The Black Bush Public House is off-picture, right.

Our Lady's Church

Our Blessèd Lady Immaculate Church.

On the left-hand-side of Village Lane, opposite St. Joseph's School.

The Original St. Joseph's School

The Original St. Joseph's School.

Up to St. Joseph's School

Looking Back to St. Joseph's School.

Compare the large Pole and Trees with the picture below.

Village Lane Garage

Looking Back to Village Lane Garage

Repairs to Village Lane - between the Village Garage and the Post Office.

Council Chambers

Entrance to Washington Urban District Council Chambers.

Down from Village Post Office

The Post Office, The Old Smithy and Holy Trinity Church.

Up from Village Post Office

Looking Back to The Post Office and St. Joseph's School.

Blue House Lane Corner

The Bottom of Village Lane

Turn left into Spout Lane  -  Turn right into The Avenue

Bottom of Village Lane

The View from Washington Holy Trinity Church

Note The Smithy, Village Post Office, Our Lady's RC Church and Cross Keys.
The Avenue leads left to Washington Old Hall, Old School House and Dame Margaret's Hall.
Spout Lane and Glebe Cresent are obscured by the roof of The Smithy.

Map of Village Lane

OS MAP:  1949 - 1969
VILLAGE LANE

Start to Finish:  Havannah House Farm to Washington Holy Trinity Church.