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  • sent in wi' the big lads book

    sent in wi' the big lads book

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    The History Society has published the memories of Usworth miner, Jim Tatters (1921 to 2013). He went down the pit shortly after his 14th bir...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 17 Apr 24
  • April meeting will now be on 15 April at 1:30pm

    April meeting will now be on 15 April at 1:30pm

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    This coming Monday's meeting has been put back to Monday 15 April at the usual time of 1:30pm In addition the May meeting has been canc...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 4 Apr 24
  • The Usworth Gestapo Spy

    The Usworth Gestapo Spy

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    When researching the History of RAF Usworth I came across the extraordinary story of Czechoslovakian pilot, Augustin Preucil, stationed at U...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 13 Dec 23
  • The History of RAF Usworth 1916 to 1962

    The History of RAF Usworth 1916 to 1962

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    The airfield at Usworth was created in 1916 to defend the coast of the north east. It was deactivated in 1919 but re-opened and extended bef...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 29 Nov 23
  • Holy Trinity Usworth Graves

    Holy Trinity Usworth Graves

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    In the early 2000s History Society member, Bill Barker, recorded all the gravestones in Holy Trinity Usworth's graveyard.1,698 of his tr...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 30 Oct 23
  • Washington WW2 Diary

    Washington WW2 Diary

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    The North East War Diary 1939-1945 records war-related events that occurred along the east coast from Berwick down to Kingston upon Hull. Wa...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 6 Sep 23
  • Washington: Fact, Fiction and Folklore

    Washington: Fact, Fiction and Folklore

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS AND LOCAL HISTORY RESEARCHERS – Help tell stories of Washington Fact, Fiction and Folklore Washington: F...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 23
  • Washington Carnival 16 September

    Washington Carnival 16 September

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    Come and see us at the Washington Carnival at Albany Park NE37 1UP on Saturday 16 September where we will be exhibiting our extensive photo...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 23 Aug 23
  • The John Marley Tragedy

    The John Marley Tragedy

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    See out latest article about John Marley of Washington, who lost his life in 1966 tackling a shoplifter, and was posthumously awarded the fi...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 17 Jul 23
  • Bull Field Camp

    Bull Field Camp

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    Take a look at a new article on this website about a World War One Training and Rest Camp that was located on Bull Field just over the cross...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 11 Jul 23