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Willington, High Street 1962
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The swinging sixties are still a little way off, but times are changing. Only one of the boys is wearing shorts; the other three are in jeans, which were becoming readily available at around 7s 6d a pair. The roads are free of traffic, but again 1962 would usher in changes. In November the chancellor slashed purchase tax on new cars from 45 per cent down to 25 per cent. The following year car sales topped the million mark for the first time at 1,030,694 vehicles.

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A Selection of Memories from Willington

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Willington

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Beside the end house was a single path. The house was occupied by Tommy Jewell I was in the same class as his daughter Pat. Next door was George Smailes the school master who was secretary for Willington when they won the Amateur cup. Frank Smailes was a good centre forward and played for Northern League clubs.
Willington, Dene View c1955
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Added 01 November 2012

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Somewhat puzzled by this photograph, if this is 55',where is Simpsons petrol station? HI Malcolm, I passed your comments to our archivist and she has changed the date to c1960 - these later images were not dated so we have to make educated guesses! I hope that this makes sense now. Regards, Editor.
Willington, High Street c1960
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Recently visited for first time in 10 years and High Street is a shadow of what it used to be, quite sad.
Willington, Shops, High Street 1962
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My Great-grandfather William Edward Hodgson was born in Willington, Durham, England, 7 October 1860. He emigrated to the United States around his 21st birthday. He lived in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He died 4 April 1947. At the time of his death, he still had a brother living in England.
Willington, Shops, High Street 1962
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