Notable People
- Gertrude Bell was born at Washington Hall.
- The musician Bryan Ferry (of Roxy Music fame) comes from Washington and attended Washington Grammar School (now Washington School (Comprehensive)).
- Heather Mills Notable for marrying Paul McCartney, attended Usworth Grange Primary School and Usworth Comprehensive School.
- The musician Toni Halliday from the band Curve went to Washington School (Comprehensive).
- Leeds United and England footballer Billy Furness was born in Washington and started his football career playing for Usworth Colliery
- Alex Kapranos Lead singer of Franz Ferdinand was born in the town of Washington.
- George Clarke (Channel 4 presenter and architect) lived in Blackfell and went to Oxclose comprehensive school
- Si King, one half of The Hairy Bikers attended St Robert of Newminster Catholic School.
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