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  • 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
    Distance: 247 miles
  • 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
    Distance: 247 miles
  • 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
    Distance: 247 miles
  • Home Life in Usworth Colliery

    Home Life in Usworth Colliery

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    The home Life section has been considerably expanded with a series of John Suggetts memories and sketches of growing up in Usworth Colliery...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 18 Jan 22
    Distance: 247 miles
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    Usworth miner boxer john Edward McGuire

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    Added to to our collection of Research Articles is the story of Usworth miner, John Edward McGuire and his exploits in the boxing ring, in t...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 21 Dec 20
    Distance: 247 miles