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Quite a Key of the door party was in store for Roy
Quite a Key of the door party was in store for Roy and Evelyn Gilbert when they went round their new home yesterday. As a result of the terraced house in Raby Road, Ox Close, Washington, being 10, 000th to have been built in the new town, Development Corporation Chairman Sir James Steel handed over the keys personally. 10th September 1976
Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Washington
England
Media ID 21694440
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Couple Development Estate House Keys New Town Posed Tyne And Wear Washington Buildings And Structures
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Quite a Key of the door party was in store for Roy and Evelyn Gilbert when they went round their new home yesterday. As a result of the terraced house in Raby Road, Ox Close, Washington, being 10,000th to have been built in the new town, Development Corporation Chairman Sir James Steel handed over the keys personally. The year was 1976 and this photograph captures a momentous occasion for the Gilberts as they embarked on their journey of homeownership. In this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we see Roy and Evelyn standing proudly outside their newly acquired property. The couple radiates excitement and anticipation as they hold up the symbolic key that represents not just a physical entrance but also a gateway to their dreams. The architecture of this 1970s-built house showcases the era's distinctive style with its clean lines and simple yet functional design. It stands tall among other buildings in Washington's growing estate, symbolizing progress and development within Tyne and Wear. This image serves as a reminder of an important milestone for both Roy and Evelyn individually as well as for Washington itself. Their joyous expressions reflect not only personal achievement but also highlight how each new home contributes to building vibrant communities within our ever-expanding cityscape. As we look back at this historic moment captured by Staff at Memory Lane Prints, it reminds us that every key holds immense potential - unlocking doors to endless possibilities.
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