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

Dedication plaque

The plaque, on a wall next to the bridge NT2475 : Tanfield Footbridge , records the opening of the footbridge in 1997 and its sponsors, and another records a visit by the Princess Royal (Princess...

The plaque, on a wall next to the bridge NT2475 : Tanfield Footbridge , records the opening of the footbridge in 1997 and its sponsors, and another records a visit by the Princess Royal...

  • paths
  • 1997
  • geograph

QR code on a plaque by the South West Coast Path

Between Exmouth and Sandy Bay there are several plaques with QR codes, dealing with aspects of the wildlife to be seen by the path, a very popular section of the South West Coast Path. This code...

Between Exmouth and Sandy Bay there are several plaques with QR codes, dealing with aspects of the wildlife to be seen by the path, a very popular section of the South West Coast Path. This...

  • paths
  • qr code
  • geograph
  • communications
  • south west c...
  • wild animals
  • plants and mushrooms

Bequest in the porch

A generous bequest on show in the porch of St Botolph Swyncombe. © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

A generous bequest on show in the porch of St Botolph Swyncombe. © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • religious sites
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • parish church

Commemorative Plaque for Nat Lofthouse, Reebok Stadium

One of two commemorative plaques next to the statue of Nat Lofthouse at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium. This one shows Lofthouse playing for England; the other one (SD6409 : Nat Lofthouse...

One of two commemorative plaques next to the statue of Nat Lofthouse at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium. This one shows Lofthouse playing for England; the other one (SD6409 : Nat...

  • memorial
  • england
  • people
  • events
  • sculpture
  • football
  • geograph
  • relief sculpture
  • bolton wanderers
  • sport
  • leisure
  • reebok stadium
  • bronze
  • monument
  • footballer

Nat Lofthouse Commemorative Plaque

One of two commemorative plaques next to the statue of Nat Lofthouse at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium. This one shows Lofthouse holding the FA Cup after Wanderers' 2-0 victory in the 1958 Cup...

One of two commemorative plaques next to the statue of Nat Lofthouse at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium. This one shows Lofthouse holding the FA Cup after Wanderers' 2-0 victory in the 1958 Cup...

  • memorial
  • england
  • people
  • events
  • football
  • geograph
  • relief sculpture
  • bolton wanderers
  • sport
  • leisure
  • reebok stadium
  • bronze
  • monument
  • footballer

E Godfrey Brown plaque, Holywood

A plaque, on a house on the Downshire Road, commemorating the musician E Godfrey Brown Link and Link. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

A plaque, on a house on the Downshire Road, commemorating the musician E Godfrey Brown Link and Link. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • blue plaque
  • holywood

Conservation Area plaque, Holywood

A plaque, mounted on a garden wall on the Demesne Road, marking the area’s status as part of the Holywood Conservation Area Link. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this...

A plaque, mounted on a garden wall on the Demesne Road, marking the area’s status as part of the Holywood Conservation Area Link. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • conservation area
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • holywood

Lieutenant William McMaster Murdoch

First Officer on the Titanic. © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

First Officer on the Titanic. © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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

Plaque on the almshouses in Filston Lane, Shoreham

The original charity in connection with these almshouses dates from 1473, but the present row of three small almshouses is probably 16th century, although recently very much restored. This plaque...

The original charity in connection with these almshouses dates from 1473, but the present row of three small almshouses is probably 16th century, although recently very much restored. This...

  • almshouses
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • geograph

Plaque, St Vindic's COI Parish Hall, Tynan

It used to be Tynan Public Elementary School and Residence Pictured here H7642 : Church hall at Tynan © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

It used to be Tynan Public Elementary School and Residence Pictured here H7642 : Church hall at Tynan © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • church hall
  • religious sites
  • geograph

John Redmond plaque, Keady

THe following text is included in the description, "John Redmond Irish Parliamentary Party Leader after Parnell visited Keady on his country wide tour during the vital 1918 General Election. Large...

THe following text is included in the description, "John Redmond Irish Parliamentary Party Leader after Parnell visited Keady on his country wide tour during the vital 1918 General Election....

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Sarah Makem plaque, Keady

The following text is included in the description, "Sarah Makem the famous traditional singer was born in Keady in 1900 and lived in this house. Her mother's family were known as the "Singing...

The following text is included in the description, "Sarah Makem the famous traditional singer was born in Keady in 1900 and lived in this house. Her mother's family were known as the...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Miles from Dumfries

The old plaque on the front of the Midsteeple in the town centre gives the distances to major places near and far, but why Huntingdon? One source suggests it is in connection with the wool trade....

The old plaque on the front of the Midsteeple in the town centre gives the distances to major places near and far, but why Huntingdon? One source suggests it is in connection with the wool trade....

  • town house (...
  • city
  • town centre
  • public build...
  • geograph

Plaque, St Matthew's Church

The following text is included in the description, "ARCHBISHOP RICHARD ROBINSON Archbishop Robinson built St Matthew's Church'at'his own expense in 1775 and donated silver to the church which is...

The following text is included in the description, "ARCHBISHOP RICHARD ROBINSON Archbishop Robinson built St Matthew's Church'at'his own expense in 1775 and donated silver to the church which...

  • religious sites
  • geograph

Plaque, The Anchor bar

A piece of history, but quite sad - the inscription reads, "The Anchor Bar. This building was once The Anchor Bar. It was owned in 1943 by Hugh O'Neill and was renowned for its late night...

A piece of history, but quite sad - the inscription reads, "The Anchor Bar. This building was once The Anchor Bar. It was owned in 1943 by Hugh O'Neill and was renowned for its late...

  • people
  • events
  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

Plaque on the Theatre Royal, Dumfries

Wikipedia suggests the theatre was purchased by the Guild in 1959. It probably reopened in October 1960. © Copyright Bob Embleton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

Wikipedia suggests the theatre was purchased by the Guild in 1959. It probably reopened in October 1960. © Copyright Bob Embleton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • theatre
  • geograph
  • sport
  • leisure
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • theatre royal

Peter Pan "plaque", Victoria Terrace, Dumfries

Etched into the red sandstone. J.M. Barrie lived hre from 1873 to 1878. NX9776 : Victoria Terrace, Dumfries © Copyright Bob Embleton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

Etched into the red sandstone. J.M. Barrie lived hre from 1873 to 1878. NX9776 : Victoria Terrace, Dumfries © Copyright Bob Embleton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • carved stone plaque
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • stone plaque

Tylorstown 1896 mining disaster memorial plaque

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

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

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • mining disas...
  • public build...
  • geograph

Plaque, Brother T Forsythe Memorial Orange Hall

Pictured here H9485 : Ballyronan Orange Hall © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here H9485 : Ballyronan Orange Hall © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • public build...
  • geograph

Plaque, St Mary's Church

Pictured here H9068 : St Mary's RC Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here H9068 : St Mary's RC Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • religious sites
  • geograph