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  1. Blue plaque - Wikipedia

    • A blue plaque is a permanent sign installed in a public place in the United Kingdom, and certain other countries and territories, to commemorate a link between that location and a famous person, event, or former building on the site, serving as a historical marker. The term is used in the United Kingdom in two senses. It may be used narrowly … See more

    History

    The "official" scheme traces its origins to that launched in 1866 in London, on the initiative of the politician
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    English Heritage scheme

    The original blue plaque scheme was established by the Society of Arts in 1867, and since 1986 has been run by English Heritage. It is the oldest such scheme in the world.
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    Other schemes

    The popularity of English Heritage's London blue plaques scheme has meant that a number of comparable schemes have been established elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Many of these schemes also use blue plaque… See more

     
  1. Blue plaques - English Heritage

    Learn about the people and places commemorated by London's famous blue plaques, run by English Heritage since 1866. Search for a plaque, explore the stories behind them, or propose a new plaque for a notable woman or person …

  2. List of blue plaques - Wikipedia

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  3. About Blue Plaques - English Heritage

    Learn about the London blue plaques scheme that celebrates the links between notable figures of the past and the buildings in which they lived and worked. Find out how to nominate, spot and support a plaque, and discover some …

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  4. List of English Heritage blue plaques in London - Wikipedia

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  6. London’s historic blue plaques seek more diversity as …

    Sep 20, 2023 · English Heritage has unveiled its 1,000th blue plaque, the famous discs that dot the walls of buildings throughout London to mark the places where scientists, artists, politicians and activists have made history.

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  7. BRITISH PLAQUE TRUST

    The British Plaque Trust unveils blue plaques to honour the contributions, lives and achievements of influential and successful people from various fields. See photos and stories of some of the plaques, from music legends to football …

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  8. The History of Blue Plaques - English Heritage

    Blue plaques have played an important role in the history of the conservation movement – the scheme pre-dates the foundation of both the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (1877) and the National Trust (1895). Find out …

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  9. British Plaque Trust – Website for The Blue Plaque Site

    A Blue Plaque is a recognised symbol of our national heritage and a living footprint of our history, serving as a permanent reminder of important and unique contributions made by men and women from all walks of life who have …

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  10. Blue plaque - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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