We had a little gathering to celebrate the 60th birthday of our friend and collector Alistair, (Vacbear58) as Al`s place is currently a mudbath while building work is completed, Richard in Consett, Durham kindly offered to host. Al made a request to visit Beamish, a sprawling open air museum dedicated to telling the stories and preserving the villages, shops and coal mines of the area and beyond.
Of course a visit to Richards is like stepping back in time so what better than head for the kitchen and a "Vintage Wash", The Hotpoint 1501 Top Loader from the 1960`s.
From the left, Steve (SESteve) , Darren (Slowspin66) Richard (Ricky5050) and Alistair Birthday Boy (vacbear58)

Of course a visit to Richards is like stepping back in time so what better than head for the kitchen and a "Vintage Wash", The Hotpoint 1501 Top Loader from the 1960`s.
From the left, Steve (SESteve) , Darren (Slowspin66) Richard (Ricky5050) and Alistair Birthday Boy (vacbear58)
