1978 Press Photo John Merrillarrives at St. Paul's after a walk of 7000 miles

John arrives at St. Paul's after a walk of 7000 miles: After 11 months, 7,000 miles, 33 pairs of socks and three pairs of boots, John Merrill, was back where it all began. Behind John , a 35 year old Yorkshireman,was the longest walk ever completed in Britain, as he had walked around the entire coastline! On his trip he has raised £40,000 for the blind! Photo shows John Merrill seen on his arrival at St. Paul's at the end of his 7,000 mile walk.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 11-11-1978.

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