Lived in London: Blue Plaques and the Stories Behind Them edited by Emily Cole

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2009/nov/28/london-plaques-emily-cole-review Lived in London: Blue Plaques and the Stories Behind Them edited by Emily Cole Kathryn Hughes tours the metropolis with an in-depth guide to the city’s past notables Some of London’s blue plaques Naming names . . . some of London’s blue plaques. no credit Kathryn Hughes Anyone who has ever wondered […]

A History of Blue Plaques

A History of Blue Plaques A History of Blue Plaques The renowned Blue Plaques scheme came about in 1863 when William Ewart MP proposed it to the House of Commons. The idea gained immediate support and was taken up by the Society of Arts (later to become the Royal Society of Arts) in 1866. […]

London plaques

Ceramic blue plaque artists for English Heritage official scheme

Blue plaque history

Lived in London: Blue Plaques and the Stories Behind Them edited by Emily Cole

A History of Blue Plaques