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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Washington,_Tyne_and_WearWashington, Tyne and Wear - Wikipedia

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   Washington is a town in the City of Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, England. Historically part of County Durham, it is the ancestral settlement of the local Washington family, from which the first President of the United States George Washington descended. It is located between Chester-le-Street, Gateshead and Sunderland.

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3. englandsnortheast.co.uk › washingtonWashington history - England's North East

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   Learn about the origins and connections of Washington, a town in County Durham, England, with the US capital and the Washington family. Discover its coal mining heritage, historic buildings and landmarks.

4. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g504187The 10 Best Things to Do in Washington - 2024 (with Photos)

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   • Stanley B. Alanya, Türkiye 3 contributions. Sparrow hawk. Awesome for wildlife, especially the hawthorn hide, got some great pictures of the sparrow hawk. Also plenty of smaller birds like tits, goldfinch, tree creepers, to many to mention.
   • Mark. Bristol, UK6 contributions. Worth a visit. The house was interesting with the guides giving an informative introduction to the house upon entry. Surrounding area seemed to be quaint although didn’t have time to investigate in full.
   • AUKTourist. North East England, UK1,007 contributions. Good Food in an interesting Setting. Although there can be a wait from ordering to the food being served, the quality of the food is worth the wait.
   • roxy h. Greater London, UK37 contributions. Incongruous. If any place in the north east shows how much it has changed within living memory it's here. There you are driving through a housing estate next to a pleasant park when you come across this large building with what looks like a crane jib stuck out in front of it.

5. www.nationaltrust.org.uk › washington-old-hallWashington Old Hall | Tyne and Wear | National Trust

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   5 days ago · At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its gardens provide a tranquil oasis, reflecting gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War. The building incorporates parts of the original medieval home of George Washington's direct ancestors, and it is from here that the family took their ...

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6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Washington_(England)Washington (England) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Washington is a town in Tyne and Wear in the northeast of England. It was a small mining village but from 1964 became the core of a planned New Town, with a population of over 67,000 in 2011. It was part of County Durham until 1974 when the metropolis of Tyne and Wear was created.

7. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in15 Best Things to Do in Washington (Tyne and Wear, England)

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   May 1, 2023 · Two instantly recognisable landmarks in the North East, the Penshaw Monument and the Angel of the North, are in Washington’s backyard, as is the incomparable Beamish Museum and the Riverside Ground, for first class and international cricket. 1. Washington Old Hall. Source: Glen Bowman / Flickr. Washington Old Hall.

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   Where is Washington in England?

   • Washington is a town in Tyne and Wear in the northeast of England. It was a small mining village but from 1964 became the core of a planned New Town, with a population of over 67,000 in 2011. It was part of County Durham until 1974 when the metropolis of Tyne and Wear was created.

   Washington (England) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Where is George Washington located?

   • Washington is a town in the City of Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, England. Historically part of County Durham, it is the ancestral settlement of the local Washington family, from which the first President of the United States George Washington descended. It is located between Chester-le-Street, Gateshead and Sunderland.

   Washington, Tyne and Wear - Wikipedia

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   Where did George Washington come from?

   • Historically part of County Durham, it is the ancestral settlement of the local Washington family, from which the first President of the United States George Washington descended. It is located between Chester-le-Street, Gateshead and Sunderland. Washington was designated a new town in 1964.

   Washington, Tyne and Wear - Wikipedia

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   Where did Washington get its name?

   • William became the first member of the family that ultimately gave its name to the capital city of the USA. So Washington, District of Columbia (DC) acquired its name from Washington in County Durham (CD), though today Washington is now part of the City of Sunderland.

   Washington history - England's North East

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9. www.chroniclelive.co.uk › news › north-east-newsLife in Washington Village - an historic corner of the North ...

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   Apr 10, 2022 · Life in Washington Village. Bridging the gap between Newcastle and Sunderland is the wonderful Washington Village - which is home to a complete mass of antiquity and archives from past days. A...