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| Keywords: washington sunderland wilden terrace wildenterrace columbia bricks wall terrace house terracehouse may 1965 may1965 newall's chemical works newallschemicalworks 50th anniversary 50thanniversary 2014 creation washington new town washingtonnewtown established 24 july 1964 24july1964 changes modern housing modernhousing development transformation washington development corporation washingtondevelopmentcorporation planning design building new town newtown social heritage socialheritage industry evolve preservation memories past and present pastandpresent wheels bicycle people gathering pavement road gutter grass plant leaves roof chimney telegraph pole television antenna televisionantenna cylinder suit shoes stripes pattern trousers coat blazer shirt hair dress skirt shorts belt hat bag blouse hand arm legs feet window glass curtain door slope shadow intriguing street life streetlife blackandwhite monochrome outdoor architecture black and white Wilden Terrace, Columbia, May 1965 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/36063SS). The terrace was located near Newall's Chemical Works. 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. Wilden Terrace, Columbia, May 1965 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/36063SS). The terrace was located near Newall's Chemical Works. 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. | ||||
