Gertrude Bell. Born here on the 14th July 1868. She was a distinguished servant of the state, scholar, historian, archaeologist, explorer, poet and gardener. She died in Baghdad 12th July 1926. Washington Hall, The Avenue, Washington by Sunderland City Council Colour: blue Wikimedia: Flickr: [geolocate this address] Google Streetview OpenStreetMap See also... Chris on Flickr Spudgun67 on Wikimedia Commons