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All of the images on this page were kindly donated by
Beamish Museum. This is the 'F' Pit Banner |
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Blacksmiths at work near Washington early 1900s, but no
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Early 1900's workmen at Cooks Castings in Washington |
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The 'F' Pit blacksmiths & carpenters early 1900s. |
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Washington 'F' Pitheap in the distance, but undated |
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Usworth VE Day celebrations in 1945 |
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Washington Glebe. |
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Washington Glebe School early 1900s |
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Washington Chemical Works |
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Washington 'F' Pit Brass Band outside their Welfare Hall Institute |
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Another view of the 'F' Pit heap. Lots of Pit Heaps like this dotted the
North East in those days. |
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Washington 'F' Pit. The headgear & Winding House are a museum nowadays.
I went down that Pit on a course in 1962 |
