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

Replacement for datestone

The original datestone on this house (TF0920 : 35 & 37 Meadowgate) was lost in repairs, and has been replaced by this modern equivalent © Copyright Bob Harvey and licensed for reuse under this...

The original datestone on this house (TF0920 : 35 & 37 Meadowgate) was lost in repairs, and has been replaced by this modern equivalent © Copyright Bob Harvey and licensed for reuse under this...

  • lowlands
  • early 20th century
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • geograph
  • datestone
  • city
  • town centre
  • semi detached
  • 1912

Yorkshire 1824 Plaque, Well Farm, Great Ouseburn

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

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

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • geograph

Plaque in Hollicombe Park

This boulder and plaque are sited under a tree just inside the entrance to the park from Torbay Road. The plaque reads: Borough of Torbay On the 7th March, 1979, the Worshipful Mayor of Torbay...

This boulder and plaque are sited under a tree just inside the entrance to the park from Torbay Road. The plaque reads: Borough of Torbay On the 7th March, 1979, the Worshipful Mayor of...

  • commemorative plaque
  • park and pub...
  • torquay
  • geograph

Reverse side, coat of arms, Victoria Bridge, Hereford

Alexander Findlay and Company were a Scottish firm of bridge builders and structural engineers Link They seem to have been in business from 1881 until 1977 as far as I have been able to determine....

Alexander Findlay and Company were a Scottish firm of bridge builders and structural engineers Link They seem to have been in business from 1881 until 1977 as far as I have been able to determine....

  • paths
  • bridge
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre

Covenanters' Stone, Duns Law

The covenanters' stone lies under the metal grid within a wooden fenced area close to the summit of Duns Law. The plaque above the metal grid reads: ON THIS STONE ACCORDING TO UNBROKEN TRADITION...

The covenanters' stone lies under the metal grid within a wooden fenced area close to the summit of Duns Law. The plaque above the metal grid reads: ON THIS STONE ACCORDING TO UNBROKEN TRADITION...

  • duns law
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • covenanters
  • duns

Plaque commemorating the opening of St. James Gardens, Camden, London

This plaque commemorates the opening of St. James Gardens by Olive Lawson on the 17th August 1887. Previously it was a burial ground. Also on the plaque are the names of various officials of...

This plaque commemorates the opening of St. James Gardens by Olive Lawson on the 17th August 1887. Previously it was a burial ground. Also on the plaque are the names of various officials...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • public park

Plaque in graveyard wall, Kildare

The following text is included in the description: Ruins of Franciscan Abbey built in 13th century Chapel added in 14th century Abbey once extended southwards Burial place of some Earls of Kildare...

The following text is included in the description: Ruins of Franciscan Abbey built in 13th century Chapel added in 14th century Abbey once extended southwards Burial place of some Earls of...

  • religious sites
  • geograph

Plaque, Bran & Sceloan

The following text appears on the board: Bran & Sceloan by Michael Cooper The legend of the hounds of Fionn Mac Cumhaill These two Irish Wolfhounds were the companions of Fionn Mac Cumhaill,...

The following text appears on the board: Bran & Sceloan by Michael Cooper The legend of the hounds of Fionn Mac Cumhaill These two Irish Wolfhounds were the companions of Fionn Mac Cumhaill,...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

A plaque on the Wales Coast Path

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

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

  • paths
  • geograph
  • wales coast path

Plaque recording the opening of the refurbished Stone Street Square, Dudley

The top half reads: "The refurbished Stone Street Square was opened on 24th April 2004 by the Worshipful the Mayor of Dudley Councillor Rosemary Tomkinson". The lower half of the plaque lists the...

The top half reads: "The refurbished Stone Street Square was opened on 24th April 2004 by the Worshipful the Mayor of Dudley Councillor Rosemary Tomkinson". The lower half of the plaque lists...

  • lowlands
  • geograph
  • public build...
  • public square
  • construction
  • development
  • dudley
  • dy1
  • black country
  • city
  • town centre

Plaque, Kinsale Fish Market

The following inscription os included in the description: This Fish Market built in the Year 1784 By the Corporation Isaac Hoy Esq Sovereign Richard Hayes Esq Foreman of the Grand Jury William...

The following inscription os included in the description: This Fish Market built in the Year 1784 By the Corporation Isaac Hoy Esq Sovereign Richard Hayes Esq Foreman of the Grand Jury William...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

The Irish Civil Defence plaque, Kinsale

It includes the following text: 1950 - 2000 Kinsale Community commemorates the 50th anniversary of An Cosaint Sibialta Pictured here W6350 : Temperance Hall, Kinsale © Copyright Kenneth Allen and...

It includes the following text: 1950 - 2000 Kinsale Community commemorates the 50th anniversary of An Cosaint Sibialta Pictured here W6350 : Temperance Hall, Kinsale © Copyright Kenneth Allen and...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Garda plaque, Kinsale

It includes the following text: 1922 - 1997 Kinsale Community commemorates 75th anniversary of An Garda Siochana Pictured here W6350 : Temperance Hall, Kinsale © Copyright Kenneth Allen and...

It includes the following text: 1922 - 1997 Kinsale Community commemorates 75th anniversary of An Garda Siochana Pictured here W6350 : Temperance Hall, Kinsale © Copyright Kenneth Allen...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Oval plaque, Kennedy Park

Part of the text is as follows: Known locally as The Prom This park was built in 1865 and originally called the Columbine Quay It was extended and refurbished throughout the succeeding century It...

Part of the text is as follows: Known locally as The Prom This park was built in 1865 and originally called the Columbine Quay It was extended and refurbished throughout the succeeding century It...

  • people
  • events
  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Plaque, Kennedy Park

The following text is included: Cobh Urban Council President John F Kennedy Memorial Park Opened by his Lordship Most Rev. Dr. JJ Ahern Dishop of Cloyne Date 11 September 1966 Pictured here W7966...

The following text is included: Cobh Urban Council President John F Kennedy Memorial Park Opened by his Lordship Most Rev. Dr. JJ Ahern Dishop of Cloyne Date 11 September 1966 Pictured here...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Plaque, Rob Roy Hotel

The following text is included in the description: "During the nineteenthth and early twentieth century, Irish emigrant farewell gatherings became known as American Wakes. They were likened to the...

The following text is included in the description: "During the nineteenthth and early twentieth century, Irish emigrant farewell gatherings became known as American Wakes. They were likened to...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Plaque, Former Office of Cobh Urban Council

Pictured here W7966 : Chinese Restaurant, Cobh © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here W7966 : Chinese Restaurant, Cobh © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Beacon and plaque, Cobh

Pictured outside the former Town Hall, the following text is included in the plaque: On the 50th anniversary of the Cork Harbour Tragedy of 12th December 1942. We commemorate the following who...

Pictured outside the former Town Hall, the following text is included in the plaque: On the 50th anniversary of the Cork Harbour Tragedy of 12th December 1942. We commemorate the following who...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Anchor and plaque, Cobh

Pictured outside the former town hall, it includes the following text: We commemorate all Irish seafarers who have served this island nation particularily those who perished at sea. We express our...

Pictured outside the former town hall, it includes the following text: We commemorate all Irish seafarers who have served this island nation particularily those who perished at sea. We express our...

  • people
  • events
  • anchor
  • geograph

Plaque, Ballast Quay

The following text is included in the description: This quay saw majestic ships berthed and unloading their precious cargoes. They would take on stones and boulders as ballast for their outward...

The following text is included in the description: This quay saw majestic ships berthed and unloading their precious cargoes. They would take on stones and boulders as ballast for their outward...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph