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	Hotels in Ashington Northumberland accommodation - Ashington hotels accommodation in Northumberland UK
		From Ashington you are well placed to explore Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham with their coastal fortresses, magnificent cities, forests and valleys, pretty villages, wide empty beaches and the evocative ruins of Hadrian's Wall.
		Ashington in North-East of England has a population of approximately 28,000, which grew from a few farms in the early 19th Century to a large coal mining village once coal was discovered.
		Ashington was once known as "The largest mining village in the world" but despite this historic claim, Ashington has no remaining deep mines.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /ashingtonhotels.html (492 words)

	Report on Chelsmsford SA Band's visit to Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
		Ashington is a neat town dominated by its ex-miners houses whose back doors open out on to the pavement and then the roadway.
		On arrival at Ashington we were welcomed by the folk from the corps, had a short warm up and then a hot meal.
		After the respective meetings at Newbiggin and Ashington, both bands lead open-air meetings in the surrounding area, the first time for many years.
	members.aol.com /ccsaband/ashington.htm (404 words)

	Ashington
		From its early beginnings in the 1850's as a small group of farm holdings, Ashington has grown during the industrial revolution of the last century into a community of thousands still coming to terms with the demise of the industry which helped it grow and prosper in the first place - coal mining.
		With the discovery of rich and abundant coal seams under the soil and sea the construction of Ashington as a pit village began in the 1880's and by 1887 consisted of 665 cottages.
		Ashington Colliery itself was opened in 1867 after the first attempt at a mine at Fell 'em Doon failed bringing more people into the area in search of work thus steadily increasing the need for more affordable housing nearby.
	northumbria.i8.com /ashington.htm (544 words)

	Ashington: Economic history \| British History Online
		76) That of Ashington manor was leased in 1528, (fn.
		Stock kept during the same period included cattle, sheep, and pigs; a flock of 62 sheep was mentioned in 1614 and one of 47 in 1695.
		An annual fair on 29 June was being held on Ashington common in 1672, the lord of Ashington manor receiving the profits of tolls and 'shewpence'.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=18314 (2145 words)

	Ashington Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB (page 77)
		Today Ashington's future is largely based on the development of the new Wansbeck Business Park where the major employers are the American company, Zodiac Automotive (manufacturers of car safety air bags), and the UK office headquaters of IDC (Industrial Diseases Compensation).
		For many years a coal miner in Ashington, he was born and spent all his life in the Wansbeck area of Northumberland.
		Born in Ashington, Jackie was an FA Cup Winner for Newcastle 3 times in 6 years in 1951, '52 and '55.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/ashington.html (1244 words)

	Ashington - Historical Football Kits
		The coal mining town of Ashington is famous for the great footballers it produced, including"Wor" Jackie Milburn and the Charlton brothers, Bobby and Jack.
		Ashington FC is one of the oldest clubs in the county, having affiliated to the Northumberland Football Association in 1888.
		Ashington’s first game in the Football League attracted 10,000 people and saw Dickinson give the Colliers a 1-0 victory.
	www.historicalkits.co.uk /Ashington/Ashington.htm (233 words)

	www.Ashington-NE.co.uk - Heritage
		Ashington is a town in the North-East of England, with a population of approximately 28,000, which grew from a few farms in the early 19th Century to a large Coal mining village once coal was discovered.
		A new state of the art Hospital has been built on the outskirts of the town and is now in the process of being added to with all hospital facilities being available on one site instead of two sites as it is at the moment.
		Some further information has been kindly donated to this site, it is a piece of work by Katie Blakely entitled 'Training for the Mines' and done for a history project at school, all the work is her own and I am glad to display it.
	www.ashington-ne.co.uk /heritage.php (336 words)

	Ashington Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Prior to the first efforts to extract coal early in the nineteenth century, the town was little more than a collection of farms.
		Ashington is renowned for its ability to produce world class footballers, and locals are rightly proud of many local lads including Jack and Sir Bobby Charlton.
		Within a few minutes it is possible to escape into the pretty countryside which surrounds the town, or take a walk through Wansbeck Riverside Park, it is possible to walk along the river bank right down to the sea at Sandy Bay.
	www.aboutbritain.com /towns/ashington.asp (574 words)

	Ashington photography exhibition
		Coming from a family with a strong mining tradition it was expected, on leaving school, that sons gained employment at one of the area's mines.
		Both his father and grandfather worked at Woodhorn & Ashington collieries for over 90 years between them and all male relatives are either past/present miners.
		A group of Ashington men brought together under the auspices of the Workers' Educational Association in 1934.
	www.amber-online.com /gallery/exhibition61 (252 words)

	The Official Web Site of Blyth Spartans Supporters Club
		Blyth were passing the ball around well but became ineffective when closing into the Ashington penalty area.
		Ashington eventually made the breakthrough when Alan Hogg rose well to header the ball into the far corner.
		The second half saw Ashington take more control of the game wand both sides hit the woodwork, before Graham Fenton rescued a draw for Blyth scoring late on after a scramble in the goalmouth.
	www.spartansfans.co.uk /matches/ashington.htm (234 words)

	ashingtonafc.com - Famous Players from Ashington (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Bobby was born in Ashington and on April 21, 1970, he became one of the very few players to have appeared in 100 full international matches, and from 1957 to 1973 he made a total of 106 appearances for England.
		Brian joined Ashington after spells at Berwick Rangers and Hartlepool United and was a folk hero at Portland Park until he returned to his first club Alnwick Town in 1981.
		During his spell at Ashington he scored a load of goals including 30 in the ANL Division 2 Championship winning season of 2000/2001.
	www.ashingtonafc.com /index.php?page=famous-players (1796 words)

	BBC - Tees - Junior Football - Kings of the Park
		Ashington kept chasing everything down and passed the ball more fluently throughout the second half.
		Referee Mr G.Cook give a free kick on the edge of the area and when the ball was crossed in Ashington's centre forward when tumbling too the ground after challenges by three Kingston players but the ref waved the desperate appeals for a pen (by the no.14) away, to the disguist of Thirtle.
		It went from bad to worse for Ashington with two quick goals in the space of ten minutes sealed Ashington's fate.
	www.bbc.co.uk /tees/content/articles/2006/01/04/ashington_feature.shtml (388 words)

	Ashington Page estate agents
		Ashington Page - estate agents with a difference.
		Independently owned by Gareth Ashington, who has worked in Beaconsfield since 1984 - our customers reap the benefits of dealing with a friendly and efficient team.
		With extensive knowledge of the local area and a wide portfolio of properties, Ashington Page provide a premium service whether you are buying, selling, letting or looking to rent.
	www.ashingtonpage.co.uk (102 words)

	LondonTown.com \| Ashington Road Guide \| Ashington Road London, SW6, England, UK \| London Streets by Street
		Ashington Road is located in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
		The nearest underground station to Ashington Road is 'Parsons Green ' which is about 8 minutes to the North East.
		One of the Travel Inn’s most tranquil London establishments, the Putney Bridge hotel has recently undergone a full refurbishment, and overlooks the Thames at Putney Bridge.
	www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/ashington_road_478.html (265 words)

	Ashington Collieries
		The collieries at Ashington, originally served by a branch from Pegswood, developed to form a large railway system.
		This system started with a branch from Pegswood (station not yet opened at the time) to Ashington.
		This was connected to the Blyth and Tyne Railway's Newbiggin Branch at Ashington.
	www.railscot.co.uk /Ashington_Collieries/body.htm (78 words)

	Ashington Page estate agents
		Gareth Ashington and Jerry Page founded the business with the aim of providing the best levels of service and professionalism in the property market.
		Strong links throughout the local community have always been important and this has led to the creation of the Supporting the Community programme - which is designed to support the many and varied local charities.
		With each property transaction, Ashington Page agree to make a financial donation as part of the fee to a charity nominated by the customer.
	www.ashingtonpage.co.uk /about.html (156 words)

	Welcome to East Ashington Life
		The LIFE Partnership seeks to bring a range of public, private and voluntary agencies together to develop and deliver an innovative and sustainable masterplan which enables the physical and social regeneration of East Ashington.
		East Ashington LIFE will work with a number of agents to ensure projects are delivered on the ground and in a logical strategic manner.
		We aim to include and supporting of existing agencies and consultation mechanisms, bringing together all partners working to realise the potential of East Ashington.
	www.eastashingtonlife.co.uk (112 words)

	Ashington Village Sussex from the Sussexcoast web pages
		Parish of Ashington, Washington and Wiston (with Buncton)
		Ashington Church lies in the centre of the village now, surrounded for the most part by the new houses that have been constructed in recent years.
		Like many churches in built up areas it is closed during the week and can only be enjoyed from outside.
	www.sussexcoast.co.uk /ashington/05.php (146 words)

	Ashington - VisitBritain
		This industrial town was once known as ‘the largest mining village in the world’.
		Despite its historic claim, Ashington (like every other town and village of south east Northumberland, except Ellington) has no remaining deep mines.
		Today Ashington's future is largely based on the development of the new Wansbeck Business Park where the major employers include the American company Simula (manufacturers of car safety air-bags), FAL Textiles (horse blankets) and the UK office headquarters of IDC (Industrial Diseases Compensation).
	www.visitbritain.com /VB3-en/destinationguides/england/englandsnorthcountry/Northumbria/Destinations/ashington.aspx (199 words)

	ashingtonpark.com.au - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Named after a town near Newcastle in England where Donkeys were used in every day life, Ashington Park is committed to the conservation of the Irish Donkey in Australia.
		It is our aim to ensure that this endearing, loyal and useful animal and it contribution to Australian History is not forgotten.
		These wise and gentle creatures just seem to know when someone is that little bit special.
	www.ashingtonpark.com.au (255 words)

	Business Directory Ashington - UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ashington Companies - Add your Business to FreeIndex now.
		Adding your business to the Ashington category is entirely free and can be done online in just a few minutes.
		Based in the north east of england, Ashington Couriers specialises in same or next-day delivery of any package...
	www.freeindex.co.uk /North_East/Northumberland/Ashington (124 words)

	Ashington Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB
		Ashington Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB This plain text version of the page is designed for printing and use by speech browsers.
		• Ashington • QEII Railway • Woodhorn Museum • View a Street Map • View a Road Map
		This award winning park offers visitors pleasant walks and nature trails including a 4 mile riverside walk to the mouth of the River Wansbeck along with Caravan and camping facilities.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/text_ashington.html (1228 words)

	Hotels in Ashington
		It also allows you to find guest accommodation to suit your holiday or business budget as Ashington offers a wide range of cheap, economy, discount, luxury, family or business hotel and guest houses.
		Ashington offers major hotel brands, unique independent, guesthouses and bed and breakfast accommodation in key destinations.
		Ashington has an online search facility to help you find the perfect place to stay all with convenient, confirmed, online booking facilities.
	www.hotel-bookings-online.com /a/ashington.htm (331 words)

	Northumberlands Sandy Castles and Coast - NORTH COUNTRY WEB
		The Woodhorn colliery was opened in 1894 and remained operational extracting coal from beneath the ground until 1981.
		It was opened as a Museum in 1989 depicting the life and times of the Ashington Pitmen in the original Pith Head Buildings.
		It has become a centre of local activities in Ashington the home of the famous footballers Bobby and Jack Charlton and Jackie Millburn who worked in the Woodhorn Pit.
	www.northumbrian-coast.co.uk /northumberland.htm (591 words)

	Durham Mining Museum - Ashington Colliery
		Davison, Joseph Cowen, 13 Apr 1923, aged 37, killed whilst working on the screens, he was trapped by his legs in working machinery; he was taken to Ashington Hospital but they did not have the facilities to treat the particular injuries he suffered, he was therefore transferred to the RVI but died on the way
		Brian Pears has compiled a list of the collieries in County Durham and Northumberland published as part of the GENUKI project, details from which are included here with permission.
		Mines Inspectors Report for 1893 (C 7339) for the Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines, copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
	www.dmm.org.uk /colliery/a007.htm (4718 words)

	Trinity Church, Ashington
		We are looking at new ways of being a vibrant and forward looking church, relevant to the 21st century and the needs of the people of Ashington and beyond.
		Our minister is the Reverend Barry Welch, who arrived in Ashington in August 2004.
		He is working hard with the members of Trinity Church to develop ideas for our future.
	www.trinityashington.org.uk (333 words)

	Uk Life insurance ASHINGTON Northumberland
		UK Independent company covering ASHINGTON with discounted rates from all major UK companies.
		Chances are that if you're at the till buying an iPod, digital camera or any other electrical item likely to prove popular under the tree this year, you will be subjected to a hard sell to buy an extended warranty.
		Insurance cover that provides a lump sum payout if you suffer or are diagnosed with a serious illness or critical illness.
	www.uk-life.co.uk /uklifecoverASHINGTON.php (347 words)

	www.Ashington-NE.co.uk - Welcome To Ashington, Northumberland
		This site is under constant development but will give you an idea of what the town has to offer.
		Further information on Ashington, Northumberland, can be gathered by browsing through this site, here are a few pointers for each section.
		Tourism :- A list of interesting places for tourists around Ashington and the County of Northumberland.
	www.ashington-ne.co.uk /index.php (138 words)

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