Bowes Railway
Designed by George Stephenson and opened in 1826, Bowes Railway is the world's only surviving standard gauge operational preserved rope haulage system. |
Community Forum
A message board to promote the community of Washington, its people and its history. |
Davy Lamp Folk Club
Club details and events list. |
Every Book Online
An online bookshop offering student textbooks and other books at a discounted price. |
Genuki - Washington
Local genealogy which includes marriage indexes 1603-1837, the 1801 census, church history and a description of the parish in 1891. |
History of Usworth Aerodrome
Outlines the history of this airfield on the outskirts of Washington, from October 1916 to its closure in May 1984. Includes photos and information about its role in World Wars One and Two. |
Lambton Primary School
Provides information about the curriculum, school events and homework help. Also includes examples of students' work, contact details and a Washington links page. |
Oxclose Ministocks - The Full Mini
Offers information about a radio controlled model car racing club, based in Washington. Includes details of meeting times, a special events calendar and a picture gallery of car kits. |
Rickleton Primary School
Information about the school, its staff and policies, with useful links for teachers, parents and students. Includes a school prospectus. |
St George's Church, Fatfield
Brief information on church's mission statement, services and facilities. |
St Robert of Newminster RC Comprehensive School
Information on staff, exam results, events, official reports and photo gallery. |
Sunderland International Kite Festival
Held annually in Washington in the first week of July. Details of kites, music, street theatre and event information. |
The Holy Trinity Church
Photos and historical details. Includes additional information on the Anglo-Saxon and Norman churches erected on this ancient Celtic site at Washington Village. |
The Village Community Centre
Provides information on hall and bar hire, upcoming events and details of the clubs which meet there. |
Washington
Information about the town and its history. Provides links to sport and leisure, education and the local business forum. |
Washington - What's in a Name?
An alternative viewpoint on the village's history from Audrey Fletcher, who attempts to argue a connection to druids and ancient Egyptians. |
Washington Arms Football Club
Provides information on match reports, fixtures, results, quiz nights, the pub and the players. |
Washington Baby Boomers
A nostalgic site about the 1957 to 1959 student intakes at the Washington Grammar School. Includes photographs and recent updates. |
Washington Flower Club
Details of meeting times, fees, age requirements and vacancies for new members. |
Washington Glebe Colliery
Records of the mine 1904 to 1972, including owners, output, employment, seams worked and a list of miners killed in the 1908 disaster. There are links to the Washington "F" Pit and the Washington Colliery. |
Washington Glebe Pit 1901 to 1972
Outlines a history of the colliery, including details and photographs of the 1908 disaster, and personal recollections of working down the coal mine. |
Washington Millennium Centre
Community centre run by local people with council support. Details of facilities, events and room hire information. |
Washington Old Hall
A brief history of the house and an account of the ghost of the Grey Lady, from ghosts.org. |
Washington Old Hall
Audrey Fletcher traces the history of the 12th-century manor house, with information about the "de Wessington" family, their coat of arms and the preservation of the house. Also includes a photographic tour. |
Washington Then and Now
Includes information, photo gallery and video clips of the area in times past and present. |
Washington Village Playgroup
Information about session times and fees, and a description of the various activities the children are involved in. |
Washington, Tyne Wear, England
A nostalgic site about the local area, its history and its people. Includes photographs and a links page. |
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
A brief description of the wild-life area and its facilities at Washington. Includes opening times, annual highlights and a link to the main WWT web site. |
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