A NEW memorial of daffodils has been planted in one of Durham’s parks.
The Marie Curie Field of Hope memorial at Wharton Park will replace one in the grounds of Milburngate House, which is currently under development.
The developers working on the scheme have teamed up with Durham County Council to create the new memorial and have donated 500 bulbs, which are being planted at the park’s North Road entrance.
The original flowers had been planted in 2003 by Passport Office employees to remember loved ones.
Helen Attley, from the Milburngate development, said: “We are proud to be able to create this new memorial display with Durham County Council. It will be a fitting memorial to the loved ones of HM Passport Office staff and a beautiful addition to Wharton Park for local residents and visitors.”
Ann White from HM Passport Office, said: “The daffodils outside our old offices were important to our staff so it’s really nice they have somewhere to go and enjoy the flowers and remember their loved ones.”
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