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River walk plaque found on city litter pick

Volunteers from a Durham litter-picking group uncovered a plaque marking an 1883 riverside walk, hidden beneath ivy on a wall near Elvet Bridge. The walk, named after Reverend William Andrewes Fearon, a former Durham School headmaster, was a surprise even to the local parish council, and the group hopes to trace his relatives and encourage more people to join their litter picks.

BBC Wear 10 Oct 2026

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