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| Keywords: washington sunderland village green villagegreen war memorial warmemorial black and white photograph blackandwhitephotograph cross stone may 1965 may1965 2014 50th anniversary 50thanniversary washington new town washingtonnewtown 24 july 1964 24july1964 transformation development change abstract industrial industry social creation facilities derelict washington development corporation washingtondevelopmentcorporation planning design building new town newtown preservation road line marking bench chair grass vegetation park lawn wall roof frame window glass chimney tree vehicle steel metal wheel garden fence post light telegraph wire telegraphwire spiral church pavement monument stair step signage women men woman coat shoe suit trousers crease jacket standing gathering sky debris interesting washington 50 years ago washington50yearsago blackandwhite monochrome outdoor black and white View of Washington Village Green and War Memorial, May 1965 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/36063P). 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of Washington New Town. It was officially established on 24 July 1964 and since then the area has witnessed massive changes. Old pit terraces have been replaced with modern housing, thousands of new jobs have been created, great new shopping and leisure facilities have been built and a derelict industrial landscape has been reclaimed and transformed. To celebrate this anniversary Tyne & Wear Archives has brought together a set of images of Washington as it was 50 years ago. These were commissioned by Washington Development Corporation, which was responsible for planning, designing and building the New Town. The images are an important reminder of Washington's past. They reflect how much of the town has changed beyond recognition. The town will continue to evolve over the next fifty years and we must make sure that the memories continue to be preserved. (Copyright) These images are Crown Copyright. We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email info@twarchives.org.uk. View of Washington Village Green and War Memorial, May 1965 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/36063P). 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of Washington New Town. It was officially established on 24 July 1964 and since then the area has witnessed massive changes. Old pit terraces have been replaced with modern housing, thousands of new jobs have been created, great new shopping and leisure facilities have been built and a derelict industrial landscape has been reclaimed and transformed. To celebrate this anniversary Tyne & Wear Archives has brought together a set of images of Washington as it was 50 years ago. These were commissioned by Washington Development Corporation, which was responsible for planning, designing and building the New Town. The images are an important reminder of Washington's past. They reflect how much of the town has changed beyond recognition. The town will continue to evolve over the next fifty years and we must make sure that the memories continue to be preserved. (Copyright) These images are Crown Copyright. We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email info@twarchives.org.uk. | ||||
