George Washington’s Noble North East Lineage
George Washington’s ancestors lived for centuries at Washington in County Durham, before one branch emigrated to Virginia, ultimately giving rise to the man who led the American Revolution.
The History of Shipbuilding in Sunderland and its Wartime Zenith
As the Victorian age came to its end, Sunderland was internationally recognised for the quality and the technical advancement of its ships. Its industrial capability would prove crucial in the wars that were to come.
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