Nine pictures from July 4 celebrations in the original Washington over the years

By Chris Cordner

Published 4th Jul 2023, 12:59 BST

9 retro photos from a Washington tradition which stretches back centuries

An important anniversary which links Wearside with the USA is honoured on July 4.

And here are some archive scenes from the 'raising the flag' event at Washington Old Hall over the years.

The event is held to mark the anniversary of the birth of the first US president George Washington.

Children and civic leaders gather each year to play a part and here are some of those who have kept up an age-old honour.

A look back at a tradition that remains a part of the calendar in Washington.

1. A look back at a tradition that remains a part of the calendar in Washington.

A look back at a tradition that remains a part of the calendar in Washington.

Marching to the Raising The Flag event in 1975.

2. Marching to the Raising The Flag event in 1975.

Marching to the Raising The Flag event in 1975.

Honouring the tradition at Washington Old Hall in 1985.

3. Honouring the tradition at Washington Old Hall in 1985.

Honouring the tradition at Washington Old Hall in 1985.

The splendour of the ceremony at Washington Old Hall in 1988.

4. The splendour of the ceremony at Washington Old Hall in 1988.

The splendour of the ceremony at Washington Old Hall in 1988.

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