Book : Northumberland
(Philip's Street Atlases).
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Ashington is proud of its locally produced world class footballers,
including Jack and Sir Bobby Charlton. A fine statue pays fitting
tribute to another football hero Jackie Milburn, uncle of Jack
and Bobby, and who played football for Newcastle United between
the years of 1943-1957. It is located in the main pedestrian
shopping area of the town. In the centre of Ashington.
Woodhorn, Northumberland
Museum and Archives, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington,
Northumberland NE63 9YF. A world class visitor attraction and
research destination. It’s the place to come to discover
the history of Northumberland and have a great family day out.
Opens 28th October 2006. About 2 miles east of Ashington.
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