A gigantic map of all the cool plaques in the world. A project of 99% Invisible.

Ennis Watson plaque, Belfast

A plaque in the footpath, at Templemore Avenue, close to Madrid Street in memory of Ennis H Watson. It reads “Ennis H Watson, Apprentice Electrician at Harland & Wolff, lived in this street. He...

A plaque in the footpath, at Templemore Avenue, close to Madrid Street in memory of Ennis H Watson. It reads “Ennis H Watson, Apprentice Electrician at Harland & Wolff, lived in this street. He...

  • geograph
  • belfast
  • people
  • events
  • titanic
  • harland & wolff
  • suburb
  • urban fringe

Plaque at Lookout, Rye

Situated on East Cliff in Rye the lookout gives expansive views over the Romney Marshes and the parkland immediately below next to the river. The plaque reads: "This lookout was given in 1935 by...

Situated on East Cliff in Rye the lookout gives expansive views over the Romney Marshes and the parkland immediately below next to the river. The plaque reads: "This lookout was given in 1935...

  • lookout
  • public build...
  • rye
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...

Plaque on Memorial cross north of Cross House

Link © Copyright Alexander P Kapp and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Link © Copyright Alexander P Kapp and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • burial ground
  • crematorium
  • geograph

Plaque on English Bridge

Another photo of the plaque on the north side of English Bridge that benefits from it being a sunny day. The plaque states: THE ENGLISH BRIDGE WAS BVILT IN 1768-1774 ON THE SITE OF AN EARLIER...

Another photo of the plaque on the north side of English Bridge that benefits from it being a sunny day. The plaque states: THE ENGLISH BRIDGE WAS BVILT IN 1768-1774 ON THE SITE OF AN...

  • bridge
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque on Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse

© Copyright Becky Williamson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Becky Williamson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • lighthouse
  • construction
  • development
  • geograph

Bridge Plaque

Plaque on the southern side of SJ9078 : Bridge over the River Dean. THIS BRIDGE was erected at the charge of the Township of Adlington of Stypenson stone the gift of CRB Legh Esq AD1834 William...

Plaque on the southern side of SJ9078 : Bridge over the River Dean. THIS BRIDGE was erected at the charge of the Township of Adlington of Stypenson stone the gift of CRB Legh Esq AD1834 William...

  • 1834
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • geograph

Plaque on House, Builth Wells, Powys

This plaque is on a house on the corner of West Street and High Street. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

This plaque is on a house on the corner of West Street and High Street. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • city
  • town centre
  • geograph

Castle Mill plaque, Brecon

The plaque is fixed to the wall here. Link © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

The plaque is fixed to the wall here. Link © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

A costly mistake

The church had a lot of power way back from what I can read on this plaque, must have cost more than the contribution. The Plaque is above the door in the tower on the Independent Church, Henley....

The church had a lot of power way back from what I can read on this plaque, must have cost more than the contribution. The Plaque is above the door in the tower on the Independent Church, Henley....

  • commemorativ...
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque, Claerwen Reservoir, Elan Valley Reservoirs, Wales

This reservoir was inaugurated by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 23 October 1952. This plaque has details of the members of the Water Committee. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse...

This reservoir was inaugurated by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 23 October 1952. This plaque has details of the members of the Water Committee. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse...

  • uplands
  • reservoir
  • geograph
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • roads
  • road transport

Gaythorn Tunnel Plaque (Rochdale Canal)

This plaque on Century Street commemorates the reconstruction of the Gaythorn Tunnel in 1902. The tunnel carries the Rochdale Canal under Century Street and Deansgate and into the Castlefield...

This plaque on Century Street commemorates the reconstruction of the Gaythorn Tunnel in 1902. The tunnel carries the Rochdale Canal under Century Street and Deansgate and into the...

  • canal
  • geograph
  • manchester c...
  • city
  • town centre
  • closeup
  • rochdale canal
  • canals
  • 1902
  • coat of arms

Edinburgh: date plaque in Lallans, Canongate

Dating from the late 20th century, this plaque imitates those on older buildings by being written in Lallans, the dialect of English spoken in the Scottish Lowlands (hence the name) in the...

Dating from the late 20th century, this plaque imitates those on older buildings by being written in Lallans, the dialect of English spoken in the Scottish Lowlands (hence the name) in the...

  • dated plaque
  • geograph
  • sign
  • city
  • town centre
  • local dialect
  • date plaque

Henry Scougall Plaque

Renovated plaque at King's College in Aberdeen. He lived 1650-78 and became a graduate, minister and Professor of Divinity at the college. Link © Copyright Colin Smith and licensed for reuse under...

Renovated plaque at King's College in Aberdeen. He lived 1650-78 and became a graduate, minister and Professor of Divinity at the college. Link © Copyright Colin Smith and licensed for reuse...

  • kings college
  • people
  • events
  • henry scougall
  • geograph
  • place
  • historic sit...

Plaque, Claerwen Reservoir, Elan Valley Reservoirs, Wales

This reservoir was inaugurated by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 23 October 1952. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

This reservoir was inaugurated by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 23 October 1952. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • uplands
  • reservoir
  • geograph
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • roads
  • road transport

Plaque, Woodbridge Road bridge

Plaque on the older of the two bridges carrying Woodbridge Road over the River Wey (see SU9950 : Woodbridge Road bridge over the River Wey). © Copyright Ian Capper and licensed for reuse under...

Plaque on the older of the two bridges carrying Woodbridge Road over the River Wey (see SU9950 : Woodbridge Road bridge over the River Wey). © Copyright Ian Capper and licensed for reuse...

  • bridge
  • geograph
  • woodbridge road
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • guildford
  • roads
  • road transport
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage

Plaque recording the opening in 1970 of the Abercrave bypass

The Brecon County Council plaque is on the side of the bridge Link carrying the A4067 across the River Tawe. Abercraf is the Welsh name of the village. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse...

The Brecon County Council plaque is on the side of the bridge Link carrying the A4067 across the River Tawe. Abercraf is the Welsh name of the village. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • roads
  • road transport
  • geograph

Plaque, Reigate Priory

Plaque on the wall of Reigate Priory (directly behind, and hidden behind, the right hand gate pillar in TQ2550 : Reigate Priory courtyard ). It reads: "HASCE AEDES RENOVAVIT AUXIT ORNAVIT ISABEL...

Plaque on the wall of Reigate Priory (directly behind, and hidden behind, the right hand gate pillar in TQ2550 : Reigate Priory courtyard ). It reads: "HASCE AEDES RENOVAVIT AUXIT ORNAVIT...

  • lady henry somerset
  • educational sites
  • latin inscription
  • reigate
  • geograph
  • reigate priory
  • city
  • town centre

Plaque on former pub

See also TF9143 : Formerly the Jolly Sailor pub. © Copyright Pauline E and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

See also TF9143 : Formerly the Jolly Sailor pub. © Copyright Pauline E and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • wells-next-the-sea
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • geograph
  • coastal
  • former pub

Plaque recording mayoral tree donations, Portal Road, Monmouth

The plaque is near the donated trees. Link © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

The plaque is near the donated trees. Link © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • geograph

Plaque, John Robert Gregg 1867 - 1948

Famous for the invention of Gregg's Shorthand Pictured here H6419 : Rockcorry National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Famous for the invention of Gregg's Shorthand Pictured here H6419 : Rockcorry National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • educational sites
  • geograph