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DOCUMENTING THE HISTORICAL LINKS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PLACES AS RECORDED BY
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES


EXPLORE 51625 PLAQUES

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51625 plaques. Use the search box in the top-right corner, or browse plaques by
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Peter Hughes on Flickr

PLAQUE OF THE DAY

Tony Hancock bronze plaque

myf says, "He influenced British comedy for decades after his death"

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Nick Harrison on Flickr

PLACE OF THE DAY

Norwich, United Kingdom

Norwich has a long history. It has been a city since 1094. From the Middle Ages
until the Industrial Revolution, Norwich was the largest city in England after
London and one of the most important. This is refelected in its plaques.

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MOST-VIEWED PLAQUES

In the last 11 years, between 20 May 2009 to 6 Jan 2021, Open Plaques had
4,530,517 page views from 1,234,480 users. Some were triggered by internet memes
such as Steve Ullathorne's 2012 image of a George Orwell plaque with a CCTV
camera next to it. Others, such as those for Alan Turing, were probably
triggered by an anniversary and campaign for recognition.

 1.  George Orwell 1903-1950 novelist & political essayist lived here (19526
     page views)
 2.  Jacob von Hogflume 1864-1909 Inventor of time travel. lived here in 2189
     (15077 page views)
 3.  George Orwell 1903-1950 novelist and political essayist lived here (6390
     page views)
 4.  Jimi Hendrix 1942-1970 guitarist and songwriter lived here 1968-1969 (5714
     page views)
 5.  Alan Turing 1912-1954 founder of computer science and cryptographer, whose
     work was key to breaking the wartime Enigma codes, lived and died here.
     (4085 page views)
 6.  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1859-1930 creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here
     1891-1894 (3846 page views)
 7.  Alan Turing 1912-1954 code breaker lived here from 1945-1947 (3679 page
     views)
 8.  This building housed the offices of Charles Dickens' magazine 'All The Year
     Round' and his private apartments 1859-1870 (3339 page views)
 9.  Dame Agatha Christie 1890-1976 detective novelist and playwright lived here
     1934-1941 (3027 page views)
 10. The Peterloo Massacre. On 16th August 1819, a peaceful rally of 60,000
     pro-democracy reformers, men, women and children was attacked by armed
     cavalry resulting in 15 deaths and over 600 injuries. (3006 page views)


RECENTLY PHOTOGRAPHED PLAQUES

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Spudgun67 on Wikimedia Commons
London, United Kingdom
Colin Smith on Wikimedia Commons
Stoughton, United Kingdom
bell.jill671 on Flickr
Keighley, United Kingdom
The Pingus on Flickr
Aberdeen Courts
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
El Loco on Geograph
Hinckley, United Kingdom
Nicolas Henderson on Flickr
Texas Historical Marker #00173
Anson, TX, United States
360 Libre on Flickr PD 1.0
Warwick Town Trail #16
Warwick, United Kingdom
Reinhard Kassebaum on Flickr All Rights Reserved
Harzgerode, Germany
QuesterMark on Flickr
Texas Historical Marker #07158
Palestine, TX, United States
Comes Dunelmensis on Wikimedia Commons
Sunderland, United Kingdom
M J Richardson on Geograph
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Larry D. Moore on Wikimedia Commons
Texas Historical Marker #10561
Beaumont, TX, United States

Sir Morell Mackenzie was born here July 7th A.D. 1837

742 High Road Leytonstone E11, London, United Kingdom

SUBJECTS

Sir Morell Mackenzie
(1837-1892) founder of the world's first hospital for diseases of the throat

This plaque records that the depot of the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment
raised in 1661 for services in Tangiers

Stoughton Barracks, Stoughton, United Kingdom

Gordon Bottomley 1874-1948 Poet and playwright was born on this site

Cavendish St/North Queen St, Keighley, United Kingdom

SUBJECTS

Gordon Bottomley
(1874-1948) poet

Netherkirkgate. Although first reference to Netherkirkgate, or 'Lower Church
Road', dates from 1382, it may be on the line of Vicus Fraxini or 'Way of the
Ash tree', which is the earliest recorded street in Aberdeen (1212).
Netherkirkgate incorporated one of the Burgh's six ports, or lockable gates.

frontage of Holland Barret, Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

SUBJECTS

Netherkirkgate
(1382-present) road

John Boultbee Brooks (1846-1921) lived in a home in this yard. Inventor and
manufacturer of the sprung bicycle saddle

Brooks Yard, Stockwell Head, Hinckley, United Kingdom

SUBJECTS

John Boultbee Brooks
(1846-1921) inventor of the sprung bicycle saddle

TEXAS HISTORICAL MARKER #00173

Anson Opera House. Built 1907 by A.W . Johnson and Dr. D. Williams, with Thomas
Vetch, contractor. House was site for diverse programs: stock company and
Chautaugua productions such as "East Lynn" and "The Klansman" (for which Sheriff
Tom Hudson's horse was borrowed and led on stage); "Perils of Pauline" and other
silent moving pictures; a state championship wrestling match in era of local
pugilist Boomer Moore; and Anson High School's first (1909) graduation. Recorded
Texas Historic Landmark, 1963 #173

1120 11th St., Anson, TX, United States

WARWICK TOWN TRAIL #16

The Eastgate - Extant in 12th Cent. - St. Peter’s Chapel above 15th Cent. -
Rebuilt in 1788 - ^ 17 Landor House - The Court House 1

Smith Street, Warwick, United Kingdom

SUBJECTS

Eastgate, Warwick
gate
St. Peter’s Chapel, Warwick
chapel

Grubenrevier vom Pfaffenberg und Meiseberg (Dillenburger Gangzug)
Karl-Friedrich-Schacht 1707-1830 58m Teufe Fürst-Christian-Schacht 1815 355m
Teufe Herzog-Alexis Richtschacht (Meiseberg) 250m Teufe vom Pfaffenberg bis zum
Selketal 4400m langer Entwässerungsstollen. 1822/1823 Aufbau der ersten
Dampfmaschine und Inbetriebnahme unter Bergmeister Böbert. Gesamtproduktion von
1830-1901 600.000 t Roherz Gewinn 24.000 t Blei, 40 t Silber Betriebsende
1902/1903

English translation: Mine area of Pfaffenberg and Meiseberg (Dillenburger
Gangzug) Karl-Friedrich-Schacht 1707-1830 58m depth Fürst-Christian Schacht 1815
355m Devil Herzog-Alexis Richgschacht (Meiseberg) 250m depth from the
Pfaffenberg to the Selketal 4400m long drainage tunnel. 1822/1823 Construction
of the first steam engine and commissioning under Bergmeister Böbert. Total
production of 1830-1901 600,000 tonnes of crude Gain 24,000 t lead, 40 t silver
End of operation 1902/1903 [AWS Translate]

Neudorf, Harzgerode, Germany

TEXAS HISTORICAL MARKER #07158

Seven Oaks (Mallard-Alexander House). Built in 1848 as the home of Judge John B.
Mallard, first lawyer in Palestine. Became the home of Judge William Alexander
of 1857. Alexander was Chief Justice of Anderson County 1860-1865, and a trustee
of the first school in Palestine. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #7158

407 E Kolstad, Palestine, TX, United States

SUBJECTS

William Alexander
(1814-1872) judge

Herrington House Near this place stood Herrington House, home of the eccentric
Lady Jane Peat (1750-1824) and the scene of the unsolved murder in 1815 of
servant girl Isabella Young, aged 20.

Durham Road, Sunderland, United Kingdom

SUBJECTS

Lady Jane Peat
(1750-1824)
Isabella Young
(d.1815) servant

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother 1900-2002. This national memorial created
through the generosity of many both in Scotland and further afield to honour a
much loved Scottish lady

, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

TEXAS HISTORICAL MARKER #10561

Sanders House. Tennessee-born Robert Washington Sanders (1850-1916), a master
wood carver, was drawn to Beaumont in 1878 by the newly-emerging lumber
industry. He worked in several local lumber mills until 1902, when he went into
business for himself as a cabinet maker. Known throughout the area for his work,
he designed the stairs for the Tyrrell Public Library in Beaumont, was a member
of the planning committee for the Jefferson County Courthouse, and served as a
city alderman for one term. His hand-carved furniture was proudly displayed in
several early homes and churches. Sanders and his wife Ida Mae (d. 1942)
acquired the land at this site in 1886. Contractor James Wellman built the
two-story, Queen Anne style house for them in 1895 according to their
specifications, but Sanders did the finishing work himself. Using native woods
such as cypress, curly pine and cedar, he carved the ornamental details on the
exterior as well as the front door, the interior spiral staircase and much of
the furniture inside the house. The Sanders rented part of their home to
boarders during the time they lived here. The house stands today as a reminder
of a Beaumont pioneer and as a monument to his craftsmanship. Recorded Texas
Historic Landmark - 1982 Incise on base: Sponsored by Barbara & Alan McNeill
#10561

479 Pine St., Beaumont, TX, United States

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