Share your stories of Washington Old Hall
Share your personal memories of Washington Old Hall with Washington Heritage Partnership at an oral history recording session.
- Booking essential
- Free event
September 2025 marks 70 years since the significant refurbishment of Washington Old Hall, making the building accessible to the public.
What are your memories of Washington Old Hall? When did you first visit? Have you volunteered or worked here? Did you attend a wedding here, or a particular event?
Washington Heritage Partnership will record people’s memories of their lives in connection with this unique place. We’d like to hear from you, whatever your age, wherever you live, and whether you’ve been connected with the Old Hall for decades or you’ve only just discovered it. You may think your recollections are quite ordinary, but we often find that they are quite extraordinary to people who’ve not experienced a place and time in the same way.
To book a session or find out more, email georgia.cundick@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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The basics
- Booking details
Call N/A Please email georgia.cundick@nationaltrust.org.uk to book your place.
- Suitability
Children and young people are welcome, supervised by an adult at all times.
- Meeting point
Please show email evidence of your booking to the welcome team on arrival at the Old Hall to gain free admission. The welcome team will direct you where to go for your session.
- Accessibility
The room where the recordings will take place is wheelchair accessible. Please get in contact if you have any concerns about accessibility.
- Other
If you plan to attend with friends or family, please note anyone accompanying you will need to pay for admission, with the exception of single supervising adults attending with participating children. For those interested in sharing their memories with Washington Heritage Partnership, The Crocodile Collective (Washington Community Podcasting Group), welcome new members on the third Wednesday of each month at Arts Centre Washington. For more info email judithmurphy@communityopportunities.co.uk
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