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Plaque marking Durham river walk found on litter pick

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A metal plaque is attached to a stone, It is surrounded by ivy. It reads FEARON WALK In the year 1883 the riverside walk between Elvet Bridge and Bow Lane was constructed and provided for public use through the efforts of THE REVEREND WILLIAM ANDREWES FEARON D D at that time headmaster of Durham School.

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Historic plaque marking 1883 Durham river walk discovered during litter pick

Overview

Volunteers from the Durham City Riverscape Community uncovered a historic plaque beneath overgrown ivy on a wall near Elvet Bridge during a weekend litter pick. The plaque marks the 1883 creation of Fearon Walk, named after Reverend William Andrewes Fearon, a former Durham School headmaster who helped establish the riverside path. The discovery revealed forgotten local history, and organisers now hope to trace any of Fearon's relatives in the area.

Key points

  • Volunteers found a historic plaque beneath overgrown ivy on a wall near Durham's Elvet Bridge.
  • The discovery was made during a litter pick by members of the Durham City Riverscape Community.
  • The plaque commemorates the 1883 creation of Fearon Walk, named after Reverend William Andrewes Fearon.
  • Fearon served as Durham School's headmaster from 1882 to 1884 and campaigned for the riverside path.
  • Organisers hope to trace relatives of Reverend Fearon in Durham to learn more about the plaque's history.
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