Ashington Miners' Hostel

Included a canteen, buffet, laundry, showers and bathrooms, reading and writing rooms, plus about 12 Nissen huts with sleeping accommodation for up to 12 men.

This was part of the 'Bevin Boys' who keep the coal mines open and working during WW2

Many thanks to

And the  information  from a booklet about Ashington during the war by a local historian, Mike Kirkup.

If your interested in this area the link below may help;

http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com/welcome.htm

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