AN information plaque in honour of one of Kendal's most famous adopted sons has been erected in a thoroughfare that bears his name.

Town mayor Coun Geoff Cook unveiled the plaque about world-famous walker Alfred Wainwright on behalf of Kendal Civic Society.

Members of the Civic Society and passing admirers applauded when Coun Cook removed the cover over the plinth that has been placed on the wall outside the offices of The Westmorland Gazette in Wainwright's Yard.

It gives a brief history of the life of Alfred Wainwright who was born in Blackburn in 1907 and became Borough Treasurer in 1948.

There are now 50 plaques to be found in and around Kendal town centre and Civic Society member John Nelson said: "I think they are very important. I am always amazed at the amount of people who stop and ask questions as they see me putting the plaque up. They help people learn about the town's history."

Society chairman Stephen Appleby claimed that the society puts the plaques up to attract the interest of visitors.

"This year we have published a book of information cards for the 50 different points of interest in the town centre. It contains information that people can refer to," he said.

Civic Society member Victoria Barratt was delighted with the latest plaque.

"I think it looks quite fine on the building and we would like to thank the Gazette for letting us put it on their wall," she said.

For more information about Kendal Civic Society, telephone 01539-720388.