plaque assigned by English Heritage commemorating a link between a location and a person or event in the UK
Blackpool comedian to be honoured with blue plaque at former school in BelfastBlackpool comedian Frank Carson to be honoured with blue plaque at former school in Belfast
Council allows plaque to Caribbean WW2 servicemen in memorial gardens after 'baffling' four year stand off
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/council-allows-plaque-to-caribbean-ww2-servicemen-in-memorial-gardens-after-baffling-four-year-stand-off-9328217
Blue plaque unveiled for former Chichester student, helping to keep history dating back to the English Civil War alive
sussexexpress.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/blue-plaque-unveiled-for-former-chichester-student-helping-to-keep-history-dating-back-to-the-english-civil-war-alive-9311227
Pioneering station could receive blue plaque honour: PLANS have been submitted to add a blue plaque commemorating the UK’s first mine rescue station in ...
barnsleychronicle.com/article/37148/pioneering-station-could-receive-blue-plaque-honour
New blue plaque remembers town’s history dating back 10,000 years: A new blue plaque has been unveiled recognising Thatcham’s remarkable prehistoric significance ...
newburytoday.co.uk/news/new-blue-plaque-remembers-town-s-history-dating-back-10-000-9487904/
Blue plaque approved for Bewdley's oldest known building: Plans to install a blue plaque on the 'oldest known building' on Stourport Road in Bewdley to ...
kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/26642276.blue-plaque-approved-bewdleys-oldest-known-building/
New blue plaque to be uncovered at discovery centre: Residents are being invited to the unveiling ceremony of Thatcham’s new blue plaque.
newburytoday.co.uk/news/new-blue-plaque-to-be-uncovered-at-discovery-centre-9486894/
Tony Harrison: Prime Minister's message as blue plaque unveiled in honour of Leeds poet
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/retro/prime-ministers-message-as-blue-plaque-unveiled-in-honour-of-leeds-poet-9279374
📰 Leeds news, with a bit of poetic justice ✍️
Leeds is celebrating one of its own literary legends with a blue plaque and even a message from the Prime ... Show more
Polish ambassador joins WW2 plaque unveiling in Checkendon: The Polish ambassador said the "hospitality and solidarity" shown here needed to be remembered today.
bbc.com/news/articles/c6qxn9rr08l5o
Your Local Guardian Oct 11
Amy Johnson - London blue plaque to pioneering pilot: Amy Johnson, the pioneering aviator who became the first woman to fly solo to Australia from England ...
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/26618366.amy-johnson---london-blue-plaque-pioneering-pilot/
Major role played by one of first black families in Derbyshire town to be celebrated
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/major-role-played-one-first-11184221
Blyth mining heritage honoured with blue plaque and information lectern
Full story here: northumberlandgazette.co.uk
WW2 veteran unveils plaque at former Oxfordshire camp: A 100-year-old Polish World War Two veteran has unveiled a blue plaque commemorating a former polish ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26607970.ww2-veteran-unveils-plaque-former-oxfordshire-camp/
Plans to honour Kidderminster surgeon with blue plaque: PERMISSION is being sought to install a blue plaque on the former Kidderminster home and workplace of ...
kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/26601139.plans-honour-kidderminster-surgeon-blue-plaque/
Glasgow roots of Hollywood star celebrated as plaque is unveiled: She might have been thought of as an English rose with her glowing natural beauty and charm ...
heraldscotland.com/news/19617170.glasgow-roots-hollywood-star-celebrated-plaque-unveiled/
New blue plaque unveiled for Oxford 'father of the IB': A new blue plaque has been unveiled for Alec Peterson, 'father of the International ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26594315.new-blue-plaque-unveiled-oxford-father-ib/
'I am still a Shropshire lad at heart': Rock legend from county gets blue plaque unveiled
shropshirestar.com/news/i-am-still-a-shropshire-lad-at-heart-rock-legend-from-county-gets-blue-plaque-unveiled-9205799
Apology issued after David McCallum plaque Glasgow location error: Apology issued after David McCallum’s Glasgow Blue Plaque wrongly lists his Hillhead ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26573171.david-mccallum-plaque-error-glasgow-prompts-apology/
David McCallum blue plaque unveiled in Glasgow's West End: A blue plaque has been unveiled at David McCallum’s Glasgow birthplace following a student-led ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26567452.david-mccallum-blue-plaque-unveiled-glasgows-west-end/
Sunderland music legend Geoff Docherty to be honoured with blue plaque and here's the date it will be unveiled
sunderlandecho.com/lifestyle/sunderland-music-legend-geoff-docherty-blue-plaque-9067682
A blue plaque has been unveiled to recognise the earliest evidence of the use of football tactics in the world
Lulu says ‘music is in every Glaswegian’s blood’ as she receives blue plaque: The 77-year-old said she was 'proud to be back where it all began' as she ...
news.stv.tv/west-central/lulu-says-music-is-in-every-glaswegians-blood-as-she-receives-blue-plaque
Ipswich Star Sep 11
New blue plaque unveiled by schoolkids at Ipswich Waterfront: A new blue plaque dedicated to Edward Caley, the engineer who designed the Ipswich Wet Dock has ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26539210.new-blue-plaque-unveiled-schoolkids-ipswich-waterfront/
Plans to install blue plaque on Bewdley's 'oldest building': PERMISSION is being sought to install a blue plaque on the 'oldest known building' in ...
kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/26528257.plans-install-blue-plaque-bewdleys-oldest-building/
Blue plaque honours Maryport 'folklore hero' Johnny Rafferty: A BLUE plaque has been installed outside a Maryport coffee shop, in honour of a man who is said to ...
newsandstar.co.uk/news/26527937.blue-plaque-cafe-honours-maryport-folklore-hero-johnny-rafferty/
New plaque unveiled at Tring museum celebrating pioneering female scientist: A new plaque has been unveiled at a museum in Tring celebrating a trailblazing ...
hemeltoday.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/new-plaque-unveiled-at-tring-museum-celebrating-pioneering-female-scientist-8974220
The forgotten Sheffield hero whose work in the city helped save millions of lives
thestar.co.uk/health/the-forgotten-sheffield-hero-who-saved-millions-of-lives-with-his-pioneering-work-8962840
Desmond’s barbershop on Peckham’s Bellenden Road to receive blue plaque: A blue plaque marking the iconic Peckham barbershop featured in Channel 4 sitcom ...
southwarknews.co.uk/area/peckham/desmonds-barbershop-on-peckhams-bellenden-road-to-receive-blue-plaque/
Homes for sale minutes away from a train station in England – in pictures: From a period cottage in Oxford with its own blue plaque, to a quiet leafy pocket in a ...
theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/sep/04/homes-for-sale-minutes-away-from-a-train-station-in-england-in-pictures
Blue plaque could honour Tudor princess’s stay in county in 1503: A blue plaque could commemorate a Tudor princess’s stay at a Grade I-listed Grantham building ...
lincsonline.co.uk/grantham/news/blue-plaque-could-honour-tudor-princess-s-stay-in-county-in-9480538/
We're celebrating Wyre's rich heritage and culture with new strategy and website: “This new strategy sets out our vision for protecting and celebrating these ...
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/wyre-celebrating-the-borough-rich-heritage-and-culture-with-new-strategy-and-website-8945660
Long-forgotten boatbuilder is honoured with blue plaque in his Shropshire hometown
shropshirestar.com/news/residents-and-special-guests-gather-as-long-forgotten-bridgnorth-boatbuilder-is-honoured-with-blue-plaque-8937798
Push for honour to mark 'remarkable' Derby artist who disguised Rolls-Royce factory
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/push-honour-mark-remarkable-derby-11118131
Blue plaque honouring two talented Wakefield artists unveiled in city centre: Two incredible Wakefield women have been honoured for their contribution to the ...
wakefieldexpress.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/blue-plaque-honouring-two-talented-wakefield-artists-unveiled-in-city-centre-8921030
'We want to put the world's biggest Blue Plaque up for Notting Hill Carnival': Symone Williams hopes to honour the legacy of the 70 pioneers who helped create ...
mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/we-want-put-worlds-biggest-34483157
Basildon home of Inspector Frost author honoured by plaque: Lasting tribute at former Basildon home of the author behind one of Britain’s most beloved literary ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26479036.basildon-home-inspector-frost-author-honoured-plaque/
Frank Worthington to be honoured with Blue Plaque in Shelf: Legendary footballer Frank Worthington could soon be honoured with a lasting tribute in his hometown.
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/26477961.frank-worthington-honoured-blue-plaque-shelf/
Dublin heritage plaques: Who decides who gets recognition?: Dublin City Council programme recognises events and people, including the first Irish show by The ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/08/20/dublin-heritage-plaques-who-decides-who-gets-recognition/
"Powerful symbol" - Historic chimney saved by South Shields workers honoured with blue plaque
shieldsgazette.com/news/powerful-symbol-historic-chimney-saved-by-south-shields-workers-honoured-with-blue-plaque-8925407
Natural History Museum in Tring gains approval for pioneering scientist tribute: Permission has been granted for a new blue plaque in Tring to honour a renowned ...
hemeltoday.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/natural-history-museum-in-tring-gains-approval-for-pioneering-scientist-tribute-8927612
Ham & High Aug 17
Hampstead blue plaque to Egyptologist Sir Flinders Petrie: The Egyptologist Sir Flinders Petrie changed the way we dig up the past and donated his head to ...
hamhigh.co.uk/news/26471741.hampstead-blue-plaque-egyptologist-sir-flinders-petrie/
New blue plaque honours Battle of Britain hero and founder of Sunderland Yacht Club
sunderlandecho.com/news/people/new-blue-plaque-honours-battle-of-britain-hero-and-founder-of-sunderland-yacht-club-8923645
Ham & High Aug 13
HS2 Euston tunnel plaque honours engineering legends: A plaque has been installed 40 metres underground to mark where the HS2 Euston Tunnel passes beneath the ...
hamhigh.co.uk/news/26461115.hs2-euston-tunnel-plaque-honours-engineering-legends/
HS2 tunnel honours Brunel family ⚙️
A new blue plaque has been installed 40 metres underground to mark the exact spot where the HS2 railway passes beneath the ... Show more
13 new blue plaques to be installed in honour of iconic Peterborough places and people thanks to Civic Society
peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/13-new-blue-plaques-to-be-installed-in-honour-of-iconic-peterborough-places-and-people-thanks-to-civic-society-8843950
Blue plaque scheme in Bognor Regis expanded to include buildings and places important to the town's history
sussexexpress.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/blue-plaque-scheme-in-bognor-regis-expanded-to-include-buildings-and-places-important-to-the-towns-history-8844203
13 new blue plaques to be installed in honour of iconic Peterborough places and people thanks to Civic Society
peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/13-new-blue-plaques-to-be-installed-in-honour-of-iconic-peterborough-places-and-people-thanks-to-civic-society-8843950
Martha Crossley: Plaque honours remarkable Halifax businesswoman and philanthropist
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/martha-crossley-plaque-honours-remarkable-halifax-businesswoman-and-philanthropist-8836753
Ham & High Aug 01
Belsize Park blue plaque to Magic Circle founder David Devant: David Devant was a grand Victorian illusionist who helped bring moving pictures to British ...
hamhigh.co.uk/news/26406965.belsize-park-blue-plaque-magic-circle-founder-david-devant/
Acapulco Club, Halifax: Senior councillor’s backing for legendary ‘Acca’s’ plaque campaign
yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/acapulco-club-halifax-senior-councillors-backing-for-legendary-accas-plaque-campaign-8829666
If you could give one Lancashire person a blue plaque, who would it be and why?
Chorley's new blue plaque trail got us thinking...
Blue Plaque in North Shields for leading freedom campaigner: A Blue Plaque commemorating abolitionist, writer and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass is to be ...
northumberlandgazette.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/blue-plaque-in-north-shields-for-leading-freedom-campaigner-8825936
Britain's oldest nightclub is still serving drinks that cost just 75p: The Acapulco nightclub in Halifax, West Yorkshire, opened in 1961 and even to this day ...
metro.co.uk/2026/07/28/inside-britains-oldest-nightclub-drinks-still-cost-just-75p-29239745/
‘It is a fitting tribute to a woman who has achieved so much’ - Hull champion of transport Louise Cheeseman is honoured with a blue plaque
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/it-fitting-tribute-woman-who-11072186
Much-loved South Tyneside TV comedy star gets blue plaque - here's where: South Tyneside TV star gets honoured in Hebburn ceremony.
shieldsgazette.com/news/much-loved-south-tyneside-tv-comedy-star-gets-blue-plaque-heres-where-8812939
Ham & High Jul 26
London Blue Plaque to painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti: Dante Gabriel Rossetti is commemorated by two plaques in London and is known for painting red-heads like ...
hamhigh.co.uk/news/26401279.london-blue-plaque-painter-dante-gabriel-rossetti/
Yorkshire Live Jul 22
Britain's oldest nightclub is in Halifax - and it wants a blue plaque: It's the oldest continuously operating nightclub in the country.
examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/britains-oldest-nightclub-halifax-wants-34328181
Blue Plaque unveiling for Nelly Thornton Spirit of Ecstasy model: “Nelly was a part of British history, and it was an honour to attend the unveiling of her Blue ...
northamptonchron.co.uk/your-world/blue-plaque-unveiling-for-nelly-thornton-spirit-of-ecstasy-model-8812229
She said yes: Plaque proposal made it a life-changing trip to Berwick for couple: A creative way to propose at spot in Berwick had a happy outcome for a visiting ...
northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/she-said-yes-plaque-proposal-made-it-a-life-changing-trip-to-berwick-for-couple-8797487
We went on a near two-hour walk of the Wolverhampton 'Blue Plaque Trail' - and we couldn't get enough
expressandstar.com/news/we-went-on-a-near-two-hour-walk-on-the-wolverhampton-blue-plaque-trail-and-we-couldnt-get-enough-8774660
She said yes: Plaque proposal made it a life-changing trip to Berwick for couple: A creative way to propose at spot in Berwick had a happy outcome for a visiting ...
northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/she-said-yes-plaque-proposal-made-it-a-life-changing-trip-to-berwick-for-couple-8797487
Meet the Derby resident whose D-Day invention helped win Second World War: Now people want a blue plaque erecting to his memory in the city as we reveal why in ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/meet-derby-resident-whose-d-11054239
Blue Plaque for Buxton born England ‘footballing icon’ Frank Soo: A national blue plaque for the first footballer of East Asian descent to play for England ...
buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/blue-plaque-for-buxton-born-england-footballing-icon-frank-soo-8791492
Spurs legend Ossie Ardiles attends Bill Nicholson's blue plaque unveiling in Scarborough
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/spurs-legend-ossie-ardiles-attends-bill-nicholsons-blue-plaque-unveiling-in-scarborough-8775312
We went on a near two-hour walk of the Wolverhampton 'Blue Plaque Trail' - and we couldn't get enough
expressandstar.com/news/we-went-on-a-near-two-hour-walk-on-the-wolverhampton-blue-plaque-trail-and-we-couldnt-get-enough-8774660
Cheltenham GCHQ codebreaker who helped crack secret German messages in WW2 honoured
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cheltenham-gchq-codebreaker-who-helped-11037310
Your Local Guardian Jul 02
Tooting Buzz Bingo gets blue plaque in honour of history: A south London bingo hall that once hosted The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix has been ...
london-now.co.uk/news/26243608.tooting-buzz-bingo-gets-blue-plaque-honour-history/
camdennewjournal.co.uk Jun 29
SPOT THE NEW PLAQUE
A blue plaque for Jill Craigie has gone up on the home she lived in for more than 30 years.
The pioneering feminist documentary filmmaker ... Show more
Blue plaque unveiled at the Theatre Royal in Brighton: A permanent tribute has been unveiled to honour a trailblazing woman whose vision shaped one of the ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26232628.blue-plaque-unveiled-theatre-royal-brighton/
Ham & High Jun 28
Blue plaque for Jill Craigie at former Hampstead home: An English Heritage blue plaque has been installed to honour "remarkable" documentary filmmaker ...
hamhigh.co.uk/news/26217138.blue-plaque-jill-craigie-former-hampstead-home/
Life on Liverpool street now after drastic measure to stop 'overwhelming' tourists
liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/life-liverpool-street-now-after-34191310
Hollywood icon Cary Grant's childhood Bristol home for sale: The house is recognisable with its official blue plaque outside
bristolpost.co.uk/news/property/hollywood-icon-cary-grants-childhood-11029023
Thatcham residents invited to vote for historical blue plaque: Have your say in commemorating Thatcham’s rich history with this year’s blue plaque vote.
newburytoday.co.uk/news/thatcham-residents-invited-to-vote-for-historical-blue-plaqu-9470849/
In Pictures: looking back at the history of Elliotts: Following the installation of a blue plaque honouring Elliotts, new-burytoday delved into the history ...
newburytoday.co.uk/news/in-pictures-looking-back-at-the-history-of-elliotts-9470468/