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The plinth of Canongate Mercat Cross

The stag's head plaque bears the dates 1128 & 1888. The Virgilian motto SIC ITUR AD ASTRA means 'This way to the stars'. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons...

The stag's head plaque bears the dates 1128 & 1888. The Virgilian motto SIC ITUR AD ASTRA means 'This way to the stars'. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • edinburgh
  • mercat cross
  • canongate
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre

The portico of Canongate Kirk

Under the Coat-of-Arms of 'Their Majesties (T.M.) William and Mary' a plaque reads: IN 1688 KING JAMES VII ORDAINED THAT THE MORTIFICATION OF THOS. MOODIE GRANTED IN 1649 TO BUILD A CHURCH SHOULD...

Under the Coat-of-Arms of 'Their Majesties (T.M.) William and Mary' a plaque reads: IN 1688 KING JAMES VII ORDAINED THAT THE MORTIFICATION OF THOS. MOODIE GRANTED IN 1649 TO BUILD A CHURCH SHOULD...

  • edinburgh
  • portico
  • religious sites
  • canongate
  • geograph
  • royal coat of arms
  • kirk
  • city
  • town centre
  • royal mile

Opening plaque, the Sydenham bypass, Belfast

A plaque, at the lay-by close to the old entrance to the airport, marking the opening of the Sydenham bypass. It reads “Sydenham bypass This road was opened by His Excellency the Governor of...

A plaque, at the lay-by close to the old entrance to the airport, marking the opening of the Sydenham bypass. It reads “Sydenham bypass This road was opened by His Excellency the Governor...

  • sydenham bypass
  • opening plaque
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • belfast
  • roads
  • road transport
  • road

Rev. Charles Elliott plaque, Tullyhommon

Pictured at the Crimean War Tree and adjacent to the Methodist Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured at the Crimean War Tree and adjacent to the Methodist Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Stone Plaque

Stone plaque on Shelley Bridge at Shelley, Suffolk constructed by the old Est Suffolk County Council in 1938 for view of the bridge see Link © Copyright Keith Evans and licensed for reuse under...

Stone plaque on Shelley Bridge at Shelley, Suffolk constructed by the old Est Suffolk County Council in 1938 for view of the bridge see Link © Copyright Keith Evans and licensed for reuse...

  • roads
  • road transport
  • geograph

Brig O'Doon plaque

On the parapet of the old bridge across the river by the Burns Memorial Garden, Alloway. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

On the parapet of the old bridge across the river by the Burns Memorial Garden, Alloway. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • bridge over river
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • bridge parapet
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • ayr

James Young Plaque, Ballymoney

Pictured here C9525 : Birthplace of James Young © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here C9525 : Birthplace of James Young © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Tree Council plaque to the Sidney Oak

The Sidney Oak in Penshurst Park was reputed to have been planted at the christening of Sir Philip Sidney in 1554, but it is actually 1,000 years old. See Link Its setting is shown at Link ©...

The Sidney Oak in Penshurst Park was reputed to have been planted at the christening of Sir Philip Sidney in 1554, but it is actually 1,000 years old. See Link Its setting is shown at Link...

  • tree
  • historic sit...
  • country estates
  • geograph

The Northern Star plaque, Ballymoney

Pictured at the corner of High Street and Linenhall Street © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured at the corner of High Street and Linenhall Street © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

United Irishmen plaque, Ballymoney

Located here C9425 : A busy main street in Ballymoney © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Located here C9425 : A busy main street in Ballymoney © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • events
  • geograph

George Shiels plaque, Ballymoney

Pictured here C9425 : McIlroy's Bootmakers, Ballymoney © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here C9425 : McIlroy's Bootmakers, Ballymoney © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • events
  • geograph

Charles Lever plaque, Portstewart

Pictured here C8138 : The Promenade, Portstewart © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here C8138 : The Promenade, Portstewart © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • events
  • geograph

Hugh Thompson plaque, Coleraine

Pictured here C8532 : Specsavers / Entertainment Exchange / Photo Specialists © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here C8532 : Specsavers / Entertainment Exchange / Photo Specialists © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Plaque, Coleraine Town Hall

Pictured here C8432 : Coleraine Town Hall © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here C8432 : Coleraine Town Hall © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • geograph

Plaque on Polish Airmen WW2 memorial

On the grassy bank in front of Peebles Hydro Hotel. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

On the grassy bank in front of Peebles Hydro Hotel. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • peebles
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • ww2 memorial
  • peebles hydro
  • polish airme...

A tethering ring on the wall of the re- located Neidpath Inn

Old Town, Peebles. Information plaque above the 'tethering ring'. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Old Town, Peebles. Information plaque above the 'tethering ring'. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • peebles
  • tethering ring
  • a72
  • geograph
  • inn
  • historic sit...
  • suburb
  • urban fringe

Close-up of part of the Famine Ship Memorial, Celia Griffin Memorial Park, Gratton Beach, Galway City

The plaque on the stone reads:- "Mutton Light Famine Memorial. The lighthouse you can see in the distance is Mutton Light. It is the last light of their homeland seen by the many thousands of...

The plaque on the stone reads:- "Mutton Light Famine Memorial. The lighthouse you can see in the distance is Mutton Light. It is the last light of their homeland seen by the many thousands...

  • memorial
  • coastal
  • park and pub...
  • geograph
  • public park
  • suburb
  • urban fringe

Mersey Square Improvements 1935

A plaque set on the east side of the Wellington Road viaduct commemorates the Mersey Square Improvements opened on May 10th 1935 by the Mayor, Alderman J Coupe. The improvements saw Wellington...

A plaque set on the east side of the Wellington Road viaduct commemorates the Mersey Square Improvements opened on May 10th 1935 by the Mayor, Alderman J Coupe. The improvements saw...

  • bridge
  • geograph
  • memorial plaque
  • j coupe
  • historic sit...
  • 1935
  • bear pit

:Plaque on Warton’s Hospital

For context, see TA0339 : Warton’s Hospital. © Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

For context, see TA0339 : Warton’s Hospital. © Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • 1774
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque to Rosemary Weston

A local councillor is commemorated by the name of an urban footpath TA0340 : Rosemary Walk, Beverley (1). © Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

A local councillor is commemorated by the name of an urban footpath TA0340 : Rosemary Walk, Beverley (1). © Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • paths
  • geograph
  • rosemary weston
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • beverley
  • urban footpath