Ashington, England
Pitmen's Town, Ball Street Legacy Edition
"Where every third house produced a footballer, apparently"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield bearing a crossed pickaxe and football boot, commemorating the town's twin exports of coal and World Cup winners, set beneath a winding wheel rendered in grey, and the motto 'We Gave You Bobby And Jack, What Have You Given Us' scrolled beneath in wrought iron.
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Came up to see the Woodhorn Museum and got a decent dose of mining history, which was genuinely moving. Town centre itself is a bit of a ghost town on a Tuesday afternoon, lots of shuttered shops and not much reason to linger beyond a chippy. Nice enough people, proud of the Charlton brothers connection, but don't expect a big weekend out."— Barry Fenwick, Cramlington
Property Listing
A characterful former colliery town with excellent footballing pedigree and surprisingly affordable terraced housing, just a short drive from the stunning Northumberland coast! Perfect for buyers who want space, history, and don't mind a bit of a trek for a proper night out.
Twinned With
Bethlehem Pennsylvania — Both are proud former mining/steel towns wondering what comes after the industry that built them leaves.
Supporting Evidence
Ashington is famous for producing an extraordinary number of professional footballers from a small former colliery town, including World Cup winner Bobby Charlton and his brother Jack.