Timothy Washington
1923 - 2000
1923 - 2000
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy John Clulow Washington was born in London in 1923, the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Washington. As a youngster he was well travelled, spending his childhood in Warwick Bridge, near Carlisle, further afield at Wokingham, Berkshire, and in France and the USA.
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy John Clulow Washington was born in London in 1923, the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Washington. As a youngster he was well travelled, spending his childhood in Warwick Bridge, near Carlisle, further afield at Wokingham, Berkshire, and in France and the USA.
Educated in Shrewsbury, he attended Trinity College, Cambridge, pursuing an engineering course, but his studies were cut short by the Second World War and he was called into the Army. Initially, he joined the 27th Royal Lancers and served in the Italian Campaign, where he was wounded in 1944. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry.
Educated in Shrewsbury, he attended Trinity College, Cambridge, pursuing an engineering course, but his studies were cut short by the Second World War and he was called into the Army. Initially, he joined the 27th Royal Lancers and served in the Italian Campaign, where he was wounded in 1944. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry.
He served in Austria and later in Egypt and Palestine. He also saw service in Malaya and then in Germany, England and Cyprus before retiring from the Army.
He served in Austria and later in Egypt and Palestine. He also saw service in Malaya and then in Germany, England and Cyprus before retiring from the Army.
He met his future wife, Margaret, in March, 1956 at a point-to-point meeting in Berkshire, at which he rode a winner. They were married three months later (Wednesday, 11 July) and, after honeymooning in France, they moved with the Army to Cyprus.
He met his future wife, Margaret, in March, 1956 at a point-to-point meeting in Berkshire, at which he rode a winner. They were married three months later (Wednesday, 11 July) and, after honeymooning in France, they moved with the Army to Cyprus.
After a brief time in England, Lieut. Col. Washington volunteered to serve in Korea and was mentioned in despatches. In 1960, his regiment merged to become the 9/12th Royal Lancers, a regiment that would become noted for its strength in depth of riders who competed at Sandown’s Grand Military meeting.
After a brief time in England, Lieut. Col. Washington volunteered to serve in Korea and was mentioned in despatches. In 1960, his regiment merged to become the 9/12th Royal Lancers, a regiment that would become noted for its strength in depth of riders who competed at Sandown’s Grand Military meeting.
Lieut. Col. Washington had three rides in the Grand Military Hunters’ Chase. His first attempt, on Penny Pride in 1962, didn’t last long, falling at the second fence. However, he fared better next time, completing the course eighth of the nine finishers in 1968 on Paradise Lane, whom he both owned and trained. His racing colours were black, red and silver hoops, red cap.
Lieut. Col. Washington had three rides in the Grand Military Hunters’ Chase. His first attempt, on Penny Pride in 1962, didn’t last long, falling at the second fence. However, he fared better next time, completing the course eighth of the nine finishers in 1968 on Paradise Lane, whom he both owned and trained. His racing colours were black, red and silver hoops, red cap.
His best horse was probably Inky, on whom he completed the course in the Wilfred Johnstone Hunters’ Chase at Sandown in January 1969. Returning to Sandown for the Royal Artillery meeting in April, Inky ran out with his owner-trainer-rider in the Ubique Maiden Hunters’ Chase. They then finished a distant third in a Newton Abbot novice chase at the end of May, following which they completed in last place in a Uttoxeter novice chase on the final day of the 1968/69 campaign.
His best horse was probably Inky, on whom he completed the course in the Wilfred Johnstone Hunters’ Chase at Sandown in January 1969. Returning to Sandown for the Royal Artillery meeting in April, Inky ran out with his owner-trainer-rider in the Ubique Maiden Hunters’ Chase. They then finished a distant third in a Newton Abbot novice chase at the end of May, following which they completed in last place in a Uttoxeter novice chase on the final day of the 1968/69 campaign.
On leaving the army, having always had a keen interest in farming, Lieut. Col. Washington studied agriculture at Newton Rigg College, near Penrith, before starting work at Mains House, Pooley Bridge, in the Lake District.
On leaving the army, having always had a keen interest in farming, Lieut. Col. Washington studied agriculture at Newton Rigg College, near Penrith, before starting work at Mains House, Pooley Bridge, in the Lake District.
In retirement, he remained active. His involvement with the Pony Club spanned a quarter of a century and he was a representative for the organisation’s Area 19, a region covering the north of England and southern Scotland. He was also a member of the Pony Club Council for more than 20 years and was a long-serving member of the horse trials committee, horse trials being his greatest passion.
In retirement, he remained active. His involvement with the Pony Club spanned a quarter of a century and he was a representative for the organisation’s Area 19, a region covering the north of England and southern Scotland. He was also a member of the Pony Club Council for more than 20 years and was a long-serving member of the horse trials committee, horse trials being his greatest passion.
In 1979, he was made a life member of the British Horse Society and was county chairman for 15 years. In 1990, he was awarded a society order of merit and was an elected member up to 1998.
In 1979, he was made a life member of the British Horse Society and was county chairman for 15 years. In 1990, he was awarded a society order of merit and was an elected member up to 1998.
A fit and active man, Lieut. Col. Washington rode with the Dumfriesshire Hunt for more than two decades, travelling alone from his Eden home and preparing his mount, Deer Clare, for each day’s riding.
A fit and active man, Lieut. Col. Washington rode with the Dumfriesshire Hunt for more than two decades, travelling alone from his Eden home and preparing his mount, Deer Clare, for each day’s riding.
He was chairman of the finance committee for Cumbria branch of the Red Cross and was a member of Cumbria Wildlife Trust, serving on the group’s council for several years. He was also a member of Dacre Parish Council for more than 20 years, serving as deputy chairman for eight years before assuming the chairman’s role in 1999. In addition, he headed the village hall committee, was a member of the church council and was president of Cumbria branch of the Royal British Legion.
He was chairman of the finance committee for Cumbria branch of the Red Cross and was a member of Cumbria Wildlife Trust, serving on the group’s council for several years. He was also a member of Dacre Parish Council for more than 20 years, serving as deputy chairman for eight years before assuming the chairman’s role in 1999. In addition, he headed the village hall committee, was a member of the church council and was president of Cumbria branch of the Royal British Legion.
Lieut. Col. Washington died, aged 76, in April 2000 at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, three months after sustaining serious head injuries and a stroke while out riding with the Dumfriesshire Hunt. He spent more than ten weeks in the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary before being transferred to Carlisle.
Lieut. Col. Washington died, aged 76, in April 2000 at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, three months after sustaining serious head injuries and a stroke while out riding with the Dumfriesshire Hunt. He spent more than ten weeks in the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary before being transferred to Carlisle.
Survived by his wife, Margaret, and their two daughters, Diana and Celia, and grandson Guy, he was laid to rest near his Dacre Lodge home. Hundreds of mourners attended St. Andrews Church, Dacre, for the funeral service of the popular Army veteran, talented horseman and animal lover.
Survived by his wife, Margaret, and their two daughters, Diana and Celia, and grandson Guy, he was laid to rest near his Dacre Lodge home. Hundreds of mourners attended St. Andrews Church, Dacre, for the funeral service of the popular Army veteran, talented horseman and animal lover.