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Plate on the Pillar

Have to confess in to coming across many of these on Triangulation Pillars, this one looks to be worn a bit from the sheep rubbing against it © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under...

Have to confess in to coming across many of these on Triangulation Pillars, this one looks to be worn a bit from the sheep rubbing against it © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • white horse hill
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • triangulation pillar

Inscription on the Failsworth Pole Clock Tower (2)

This photo shows the inscription on the North facing side of the Failsworth Pole Clock Tower. It reads as follows "This clock tower was erected to replace the former wooden poles as a permanent...

This photo shows the inscription on the North facing side of the Failsworth Pole Clock Tower. It reads as follows "This clock tower was erected to replace the former wooden poles as a...

  • inscription
  • geograph
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • failsworth

Inscription on the Failsworth Pole Clock Tower (1)

This photo shows the inscription on the Failsworth Pole clock tower in Oldham Road which reads as follows "On this site, the centre of local life and reputed from time immemorial to be the site of...

This photo shows the inscription on the Failsworth Pole clock tower in Oldham Road which reads as follows "On this site, the centre of local life and reputed from time immemorial to be the site...

  • inscription
  • geograph
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • failsworth

Plaque on chimney

Partly obscured by ivy, this historical plaque is on SK7953 : Isolated Chimney © Copyright Bob Harvey and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Partly obscured by ivy, this historical plaque is on SK7953 : Isolated Chimney © Copyright Bob Harvey and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • 1854
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • chimney
  • flat landscapes
  • historic sit...

Plaque re Garibaldi, Kossuth & Garrison, Nelson Street / Grainger Street, NE1

The plaque commemorates visits to Newcastle by Giuseppe Garibaldi, a central figure in the Italian Risorgimento, in 1854 Link ; Louis (Lajos) Kossuth, Hungarian poet and statesman, in 1865 Link ;...

The plaque commemorates visits to Newcastle by Giuseppe Garibaldi, a central figure in the Italian Risorgimento, in 1854 Link ; Louis (Lajos) Kossuth, Hungarian poet and statesman, in 1865 Link ;...

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

Plaque at the Old Coach House Tea Rooms, Lynton

© 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

  • tea rooms
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • former coach house
  • business
  • retail
  • services

Thomas House

Plaque in the entrance of the former George inn along High Street Wheatley © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Plaque in the entrance of the former George inn along High Street Wheatley © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • historic sit...
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • geograph

Sir George Onesiphorus Paul plaque, North Woodchester

The Woodchester Historical Society plaque is on this Link bridge which carries Paul's Rise over Nailsworth Stream. It records that Sir George Onesiphorus Paul (1746-1820) was High Sheriff of...

The Woodchester Historical Society plaque is on this Link bridge which carries Paul's Rise over Nailsworth Stream. It records that Sir George Onesiphorus Paul (1746-1820) was High Sheriff...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Plas Maldwyn plaque, Caersws

Recording that the large converted building Link in the north of the village was originally a Victorian workhouse, designed by Thomas Penson, built 1837-1840. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for...

Recording that the large converted building Link in the north of the village was originally a Victorian workhouse, designed by Thomas Penson, built 1837-1840. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • historic sit...
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • geograph

Restoration of Lancashire Bridge

This stone plaque on Lancashire Bridge SN6397 : View of Happy Valley from Llechwedd reads: RESTORATION OF LANCASHIRE BRIDGE COMPLETED JULY 2015 OFFICIALLY OPENED BY COUNCILLOR ANDREW VERDEILLE...

This stone plaque on Lancashire Bridge SN6397 : View of Happy Valley from Llechwedd reads: RESTORATION OF LANCASHIRE BRIDGE COMPLETED JULY 2015 OFFICIALLY OPENED BY COUNCILLOR ANDREW VERDEILLE...

  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • andrew verdeille
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • 2015

Widened 1891

The stone plaque which had previously been laid in the pavement at the end of Warren Street SJ8990 : Lancashire Bridge has now been placed on the side of the new bridge parapet SJ8990 : Lancashire...

The stone plaque which had previously been laid in the pavement at the end of Warren Street SJ8990 : Lancashire Bridge has now been placed on the side of the new bridge parapet SJ8990 :...

  • bridge
  • geograph
  • john mcclure
  • historic sit...
  • william lees
  • 1891

Plaque on Suffolk Soldiers Memorial

In Christchurch Park © Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

In Christchurch Park © Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • christchurch park
  • people
  • events
  • park and pub...
  • geograph
  • war memorial
  • city
  • town centre
  • closeup
  • ipswich

Crick: St. Margaret of Antioch church: Chancel window dedication brass 3

© Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • events
  • religious sites
  • city
  • town centre
  • geograph

Crick: St. Margaret of Antioch church: Chancel window dedication brass 2

© Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • events
  • religious sites
  • city
  • town centre
  • geograph

Crick: St. Margaret of Antioch church: Chancel window dedication brass 1

© Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • events
  • religious sites
  • city
  • town centre
  • geograph

A small stone gazebo in the Italian Garden at Glamis

With a stone wall plaque dated 1910 (the year this garden was opened), and with an ornamental wooden bench seat. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

With a stone wall plaque dated 1910 (the year this garden was opened), and with an ornamental wooden bench seat. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • dd8
  • italian-style garden
  • commemorativ...
  • geograph
  • glamis castle
  • stone gazebo
  • historic sit...
  • wooden bench
  • country estates

Plaque, St Dunstan in the East, St Dunstan's Hill, London

The main part of the church was damaged in WW2 but a lovely garden has been created in the area, providing a haven for City workers. This plaque was erected on 12 May 1983 on Ascension Day. ©...

The main part of the church was damaged in WW2 but a lovely garden has been created in the area, providing a haven for City workers. This plaque was erected on 12 May 1983 on Ascension Day....

  • garden
  • religious sites
  • park and pub...
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre

Plaque, St Dunstan in the East, St Dunstan's Hill, London

The main part of the church was damaged in WW2 but a lovely garden has been created in the area, providing a haven for City workers. This information board details the history of the church. ©...

The main part of the church was damaged in WW2 but a lovely garden has been created in the area, providing a haven for City workers. This information board details the history of the church. ©...

  • religious sites
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • church
  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • information board

Dated plaque, Drumquin Presbyterian Church

It includes the following text: Erected by Rev John Davidson 1860 Pictured here H3274 : Drumquin Presbyterian Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons...

It includes the following text: Erected by Rev John Davidson 1860 Pictured here H3274 : Drumquin Presbyterian Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • religious sites
  • geograph

Flotta: date stone on the old cinema

The stone does not originate here, as ND3494 : Flotta: the old naval cinema was completed in July 1943. The stone belonged to the neighbouring Fleet Club buildings, which were, as indicated,...

The stone does not originate here, as ND3494 : Flotta: the old naval cinema was completed in July 1943. The stone belonged to the neighbouring Fleet Club buildings, which were, as indicated,...

  • defence
  • military
  • cinema
  • date stone
  • geograph
  • islands