Blue plaques21 hrs agoBritain's first black schoolteacher gets plaqueFrancis Barber was closely associated with Samuel Johnson and lived at his townhouse for four years.21 hrs ago3 days agoBlue plaque honours gig boatbuilder's legacyA blue plaque commemorates Ralph Bird who built 29 gig boats over 21 years.3 days ago7 Sept 2026Pioneering fossil hunter recognised with blue plaqueDorothea Bate discovered the dwarf elephant and the myotragus, an extinct goat-like antelope.7 Sept 202628 Aug 2026Plaque celebrates Notting Hill Carnival pioneersTransport for London says the plaque also marks 70 years since its recruitment drive in the Caribbean.28 Aug 202623 Aug 2026Blue plaque honour for former England strikerFrank Worthington made eight appearances and scored two goals for England in 1974.23 Aug 202622 Aug 2026Blue plaque unveiled at home of Paddington creatorChairman of the Haslemere Society, Chris Harrison, says it was a day where "friends were reunited".22 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Blue plaque to be unveiled for Paddington authorMichael Bond wrote several Paddington books and TV scripts at his Haslemere home.21 Aug 202610 Aug 2026HS2 celebrates Brunel family's engineering legacyA blue plaque has been fitted where where HS2 tunnel passes under the Brunel family tomb. 10 Aug 202622 Jul 2026The campaigner who gave shirt factory women a voiceTrade unionist Sarah Doherty, who fought for Derry's women workers, is being honoured with a blue plaque.22 Jul 2026...
