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The ancestral home of George Washington (the Old Hall is a museum to the first US President's family), the Washington F.C. football club, the WWT Washington Wetland Centre, and a Tyne and Wear new town with American heritage
A little history
Washington Old Hall — the ancestral home of George Washington's family — was occupied by Washington's ancestors from 1183 to 1613. The Hall, now a National Trust property, has direct links to the family of America's first President. The town was designated a new town in 1964.
Washington Old Hall (NT) is genuinely fascinating — the American connections are well told. The WWT Washington Wetland Centre for birdwatching and wildlife. The Art Centre for local culture.
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Washington has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Sunderland and Newcastle are accessible.
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The Old Hall and WWT drive tourism. Washington is a significant new town commercial centre. Independent businesses serve the large community.
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Washington is a place in Tyne and Wear known for the ancestral home of George Washington (the Old Hall is a museum to the first US President's family), the Washington F.C. football club, the WWT Washington Wetland Centre, and a Tyne and Wear new town with American heritage. Washington Old Hall — the ancestral home of George Washington's family — was occupied by Washington's ancestors from 1183 to 1613. The population is around 55,000.
Washington has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Sunderland and Newcastle are accessible.
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