The Watson family on a day trip to Seaham in 1958, L to R Sue - b 1953 Brian - b 1952, Tommy - b 1955, Brenda - b 1949 (sadly died 2006)
Photograph and caption from Susannah Scotter (nee Watson)
The Watson family on a day trip to Seaham in 1958, L to R Sue - b 1953 Brian - b 1952, Tommy - b 1955, Brenda - b 1949 (sadly died 2006)
Photograph and caption from Susannah Scotter (nee Watson)
This photo was taken on "Hall Lane" and they are marching towards the corner of Church Street/Neasham Place. To the left is Houghton Workingmens' Club and the houses of the "Racecourse Estate"
Photograph and caption from Susannah Scotter (nee Watson)
The "New Town", as it still gets called today, Kirklea field and housing to the right of it (Seaham Road). The other areas around the field are known as Upper and Lower Racecourse Estate.
The Kirklea Field was often used to judge the competitions.
Photograph and caption from Susannah Scotter (nee Watson)
Houghton Council Offices, this building still stands today but is now used as a Social Services Department. A new building, by Gentoo, is situated on the corner of Newbottle Street and Station Road. You can just see the tip of the Church directly opposite in The Broadway, Houghton-le-Spring. Photograph and caption from Susannah Scotter (nee Watson)
