Washington (England)

Washington

Washington town (1991 pop. 48,856), Sunderland metropolitan district, NE England. Washington was designated one of the new towns in 1964 to alleviate overpopulation in the Tyneside-Wearside area. Industries include the production of electronics and electrical products, chemicals, iron, steel, and motor vehicles. There is a wildlife refuge and arts center.

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Washington W. Sussex. Wessingatun 946–55, Wasingetune 1086 (DB). ‘Estate of the family or followers of a man called *Wassa’. OE pers. name + -inga- + tūn.

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Washington Sundld. Wassyngtona 1183. ‘Estate associated with a man called *Hwæssa’. OE pers. name + -ing- + tūn.

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