Syms Covington Blue Plaque
Highlights
- Unique Blue Plaques connect history to everyday locations in NSW.
- Discover untold stories of significant figures like Syms Covington.
- Experience local history through engaging and informative explorations.
Overview
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Syms Covington who became an integral part of one of the most important scientific voyages in history, working with one of the most famous figures of the 19th century – the naturalist Charles Darwin.
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Access and Inclusion Statement
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
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Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)