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Early references appear around 1096 in Old English as Wasindone . The etymological origin is disputed and there are several proposed theories for how the name "Washington" … مزید دیکھیں

Historically, Washington was heavily involved in the coal industry with a number of pits. One of these in the Albany district of Washington is preserved as the 'F' Pit Museum مزید دیکھیں

Washington F.C. is a club based in the Northern League Division Two which is the tenth level of the English game.
In 2005, Washington … مزید دیکھیں

The town is made up of villages and includes the five ancient townships of Washington. Its villages are:
• Albany
• Ayton مزید دیکھیں

The has a Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust nature reserve and The Washington 'F' Pit mining museum. The Washington Arts Centre is a … مزید دیکھیں

There are several primary, secondary schools and colleges in the villages of Washington.
Primary schools
• Albany Village Primary
• Barmston Village Primary مزید دیکھیں

Washington is part of the Washington and Sunderland West parliamentary constituency and is represented in the House of Commons by Sharon Hodgson of the مزید دیکھیں