Episode 10Shopping and Leisure : Step into Another WorldThe Galleries Shopping Centre opened in 1974 and many Washington New Town residents have memories of shopping and working  there. People were able to shop indoors once the roof was built and they stepped into another world of supermarkets such as the SavaCentre store for the first time.People in in the new town were doing all sorts of hobbies – who knew that the 2003 and 2004 world champion in constructing slot car racing chassis came from the town?Of course going to pubs and clubs were integral to most adults’ leisure time (and some younger folks); and Washington has seen quite a few iconic clubs, bars and pubs come and go, including (most) Working Men’s Clubs transformed into affordable, inclusive and family friendly venues for every occasion. Football is of course a major obssession  for many Washies - what team you support is said to be dependent on which hospital you were born in … or family loyalties… We hope to look at this area in a future podcast!  Step Into Another World(song by David Brewis)Step into another worldA square world, oh so cleanCoq au vin served by machineThrough the walls of the galleriesPeer beady eyes from the aviaryStep into another worldSuch convenience, so fancy freeGrab a greenhouse, or a cup of teaThe conveyor brings a bite to eatAnd the motorway brings a white heatAnd a new ageOh, a new way to beDecanted fromOr built uponOr ferried inOn a Bluebird’s wingStep into another world You’ve been listening to: Ian Murray, Mandy MacDonald,  Claire Turnbill, Tracy Mallan , Mike and Linda Laws, Richard Robinson, George Kimber, John and Jackie Murray, Lesley Stephenson, Ged Parker, Bill Elliot, Kathy Simmons,  George Simmons, Eron and Daniel Hall,  Carol Heddon and  Claire ShortStep into Another World was written and performed by David Brewis About the ProjectThis episode was developed in collaboration with:Washington Heritage PartnershipSunderland City Council’s Washington Area CommitteeSunderland Culture at The Arts Centre WashingtonBaseline ShiftWe Make CultureSupported by:The University of SunderlandThe National Lottery Heritage FundAcknowledgmentsSpecial thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for making this project possible. 

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