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Plaques on Killoran Community Centre, Killoran near Portroe

Plaques in English and Irish, the latter giving the date of 1932. R7578 : Killoran Community Centre, Killoran near Portroe. © Copyright P L Chadwick and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

Plaques in English and Irish, the latter giving the date of 1932. R7578 : Killoran Community Centre, Killoran near Portroe. © Copyright P L Chadwick and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • village
  • rural settlement
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  • community centre
  • religious sites
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Plaque on Sarn Helen

The plaque reads as follows: These trees were planted by children from Dolwyddelan School and The Forestry Commission on 31 March 2003 as part of The National Assembly for Wales's Woodlands for...

The plaque reads as follows: These trees were planted by children from Dolwyddelan School and The Forestry Commission on 31 March 2003 as part of The National Assembly for Wales's Woodlands...

  • paths
  • woodland
  • forest
  • woodland
  • geograph
  • dolwyddelan
  • footpath

44 High Street, Kirkcudbright

Plaque recording the work and residence of Jessie King and E A Taylor, two of the Kirkcudbright artists of the early 20C. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

Plaque recording the work and residence of Jessie King and E A Taylor, two of the Kirkcudbright artists of the early 20C. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • jessie m king
  • e a taylor
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • kirkcudbright

WR (Bertie) Rodgers plaque, Belfast

A plaque, commemorating WR (Bertie) Rodgers – poet and broadcaster Link on a house in Belmont Avenue J3774 : Belmont Avenue, Belfast (2). © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under...

A plaque, commemorating WR (Bertie) Rodgers – poet and broadcaster Link on a house in Belmont Avenue J3774 : Belmont Avenue, Belfast (2). © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under...

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

Plaque near Wythburn Church

The plaque reads - Centenary of the Thirlmere Act North West Water Authority dedicated the use of this land to the parish in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Assent to the...

The plaque reads - Centenary of the Thirlmere Act North West Water Authority dedicated the use of this land to the parish in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Assent to...

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  • historic sit...
  • thirlmere

Plaque, Aughnacloy Caledon Street National School

Pictured here H6652 : Aughnacloy Caledon Street National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here H6652 : Aughnacloy Caledon Street National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • educational sites
  • geograph

Plaque on the Wall of the Miners Arms, Brimington Common

Joe Payne began his football career playing for Bolsover Colliery and lived in a now demolished house close to this spot. However, it's unlikely that he sank any celebratory jars in this pub after...

Joe Payne began his football career playing for Bolsover Colliery and lived in a now demolished house close to this spot. However, it's unlikely that he sank any celebratory jars in this pub after...

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  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Dyffryn Cellwen Cemetery plaque

The Dylais Higher Burial Board plaque at the School Road entrance to the cemetery Link records the formal opening on March 29th 1940. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

The Dylais Higher Burial Board plaque at the School Road entrance to the cemetery Link records the formal opening on March 29th 1940. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • burial ground
  • crematorium
  • geograph

Plaque, Oriel Park

The following text is included, Bord na Móna Tidy Towns Competition 1978 - Best Residential Estate Ulster" Pictured here H6744 : Oriel Park, Emyvale © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for...

The following text is included, Bord na Móna Tidy Towns Competition 1978 - Best Residential Estate Ulster" Pictured here H6744 : Oriel Park, Emyvale © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for...

  • housing
  • dwellings
  • geograph

Joseph Ghiz plaque, Emyvale

The inscription includes the following text, "From Emyvale (Canada) to Emyvale (Ireland). The mountain Ash was planted by Mr Joseph Ghiz, Premier of R.E.I. Canada on his visit to Emyvale" Pictured...

The inscription includes the following text, "From Emyvale (Canada) to Emyvale (Ireland). The mountain Ash was planted by Mr Joseph Ghiz, Premier of R.E.I. Canada on his visit to Emyvale" Pictured...

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Shillington Bridge plaque, Portadown

Doubtless unnoticed by all and sundry, this plaque, marking the opening of the Shillington Bridge, is under the Northway J0154 : The Northway, Portadown (6) at Castle Street. © Copyright Albert...

Doubtless unnoticed by all and sundry, this plaque, marking the opening of the Shillington Bridge, is under the Northway J0154 : The Northway, Portadown (6) at Castle Street. © Copyright Albert...

  • bridge
  • people
  • events
  • northway (portadown)
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • portadown
  • roads
  • road transport

Farest east you can stand, without getting your feet wet

Ness Point, Lowestoft. © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Ness Point, Lowestoft. © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • urban fringe
  • coastal
  • geograph

The Armoury plaque, South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon

The plaque is on the external wall of the museum. Link It records the history of the building now housing the museum. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

The plaque is on the external wall of the museum. Link It records the history of the building now housing the museum. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

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  • military
  • geograph

Ashton Gardens - War Memorial plaque to fallen of World War II, St. Annes-on-Sea

On the front, southwest side, of the War Memorial is this plaque recording the names of the fallen from the Second World War (1939-1945). See also:- SD3128 : Ashton Gardens - War Memorial, St....

On the front, southwest side, of the War Memorial is this plaque recording the names of the fallen from the Second World War (1939-1945). See also:- SD3128 : Ashton Gardens - War Memorial, St....

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  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
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Ashton Gardens - War Memorial plaque to fallen of World War I, St. Annes-on-Sea

On the front, southwest side, of the War Memorial is this plaque recording the names of the fallen from the First World War (1914-1918). The names can be read by looking at the larger sizes of...

On the front, southwest side, of the War Memorial is this plaque recording the names of the fallen from the First World War (1914-1918). The names can be read by looking at the larger sizes of...

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

Windsor Martyrs' plaque

Beyond this site the following were martyred for their faith Henry Filmer, Anthony Pierson, Robert Testwood Burnt at the stake 28th July 1543 This was in the era of the reformation, when religious...

Beyond this site the following were martyred for their faith Henry Filmer, Anthony Pierson, Robert Testwood Burnt at the stake 28th July 1543 This was in the era of the reformation, when...

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  • religious sites
  • windsor martyrs
  • geograph

Plaque on St Albans Street

Mrs Mary Delaney and Fanny Burney are commemorated here. This plaque is passed by every single visitor to Windsor Castle, but I wonder how many read it? © Copyright Graham Horn and licensed for...

Mrs Mary Delaney and Fanny Burney are commemorated here. This plaque is passed by every single visitor to Windsor Castle, but I wonder how many read it? © Copyright Graham Horn and licensed...

  • people
  • events
  • mary delaney
  • fanny burney
  • geograph

Plaque on the Salutation Hotel

The plaque on the wall of NO1123 : Salutation Hotel, South Street Perth outlines its historic past. © Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted...

The plaque on the wall of NO1123 : Salutation Hotel, South Street Perth outlines its historic past. © Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted...

  • coaching house
  • nineteenth century
  • historic scotland
  • hotel
  • geograph
  • category b l...
  • inn
  • city
  • town centre
  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • 19th century

St Michael's Betchworth: plaque to Stanley Longes

A memorial to a former Vicar of Betchworth, Revd Stanley Longes, on the outside of the vestry wall. © Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

A memorial to a former Vicar of Betchworth, Revd Stanley Longes, on the outside of the vestry wall. © Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

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  • geograph
  • stanley longes
  • memorial

Plaque on Prince Consort's statue

This is the plaque on the statue of Prince Albert seen here SU9670 : Prince Consort's statue SU9670 : Prince Consort's statue and SU9670 : Prince Consort's statue The plaques on the other three...

This is the plaque on the statue of Prince Albert seen here SU9670 : Prince Consort's statue SU9670 : Prince Consort's statue and SU9670 : Prince Consort's statue The plaques on the other...

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  • events
  • prince albert
  • geograph
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  • statue