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

WW2 Headquarters, New Alresford

Plaque on a Georgian house wall in New Alresford commemorating Americans who were based here during WW2. It reads "This house was the Headquarters of the 47th. Infantry Regt., 9th Division, United...

Plaque on a Georgian house wall in New Alresford commemorating Americans who were based here during WW2. It reads "This house was the Headquarters of the 47th. Infantry Regt., 9th Division,...

  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • ww2

Plaque, Belleek National School

Pictured here G9459 : Grandma's Attic, Boa Island Road, Belleek © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here G9459 : Grandma's Attic, Boa Island Road, Belleek © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

Plaque regarding John Wesley, Museum of London

This plaque is near the entrance to the Museum of London. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

This plaque is near the entrance to the Museum of London. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • city
  • town centre
  • museum of london
  • public build...
  • geograph

Coldingham Priory

Plaque on the Old Hearse House, which dates from the 1850s. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Plaque on the Old Hearse House, which dates from the 1850s. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • lowlands
  • village
  • rural settlement
  • priory
  • educational sites
  • burial ground
  • crematorium
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • hearse house

Plaque, William Henshall, Belleek

The text reads, "William Henshall Born in Stoke, Staffordshire in 1846 died at Belleek l902 and interred in this churchyard. He was responsible for bringing and developing the craft of basket and...

The text reads, "William Henshall Born in Stoke, Staffordshire in 1846 died at Belleek l902 and interred in this churchyard. He was responsible for bringing and developing the craft of basket and...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Rory Gallagher plaque, Ballyshannon

The following inscription os included, "Rory Gallagher. Born at The Rock Hospital, Ballyshannon on 2nd March, 1948. World renowned Blues and Rock Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter" Pictured here...

The following inscription os included, "Rory Gallagher. Born at The Rock Hospital, Ballyshannon on 2nd March, 1948. World renowned Blues and Rock Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter" Pictured...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Teach na mBocht (The Workhouse) plaque

Pictured here G8761 : The Workhouse, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here G8761 : The Workhouse, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque, Hamilton Hall

It includes the inscription, "HH 1893 AD" (HH standing for Hamilton Hall). Pictured here G8158 : Gable, Hamilton Hall © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons...

It includes the inscription, "HH 1893 AD" (HH standing for Hamilton Hall). Pictured here G8158 : Gable, Hamilton Hall © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

Robert Sullivan plaque, Holywood

A plaque, in High Street, commemorating Robert Sullivan Link. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

A plaque, in High Street, commemorating Robert Sullivan Link. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • blue plaque
  • holywood

"Historic Ballyshannon" plaque

The following text is included, "The Workhouse. Built in 1842 to cater for the poor of the area. At the height of the famine it housed 900 people". Pictured here G8761 : The Workhouse,...

The following text is included, "The Workhouse. Built in 1842 to cater for the poor of the area. At the height of the famine it housed 900 people". Pictured here G8761 : The Workhouse,...

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque, Kitchen Bake, Bundoran

Pictured here G8258 : The Kitchen Bake Café, Bundoran © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here G8258 : The Kitchen Bake Café, Bundoran © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

Plaque, Convent of St Louis, Bundoran

Pictured here G8258 : Disused convent, Bundoran © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here G8258 : Disused convent, Bundoran © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • religious sites
  • geograph

Plaque, Hornsey Town Hall

In 1935 Hornsey Town Hall was the recipient of the London Architecture medal awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Hornsey Town Hall was built to the designs of architect Reginald...

In 1935 Hornsey Town Hall was the recipient of the London Architecture medal awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Hornsey Town Hall was built to the designs of architect Reginald...

  • public build...
  • hornsey
  • geograph
  • crouch end
  • hornsey town hall
  • reginald h. uren
  • london

Plaque on Wickham Court

It reads: “Wickham Court” Oliver Cromwell and General Fairfax Held a Council of War In this house before the attack On Bristol in Sept. 1645 See ST6176 : Wickham Court © Copyright David Lally and...

It reads: “Wickham Court” Oliver Cromwell and General Fairfax Held a Council of War In this house before the attack On Bristol in Sept. 1645 See ST6176 : Wickham Court © Copyright David Lally and...

  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • suburb
  • urban fringe

Plaque, Church Lane,Ballyshannon

The text reads, "Historic Ballyshannon MULLAGHNASHEE Burial ground of Aedh Ruadh, King of Ireland. A star-shaped fort was built here in 1798. The Paupers Graveyard is nearby. ST. ANNE'S CHURCH...

The text reads, "Historic Ballyshannon MULLAGHNASHEE Burial ground of Aedh Ruadh, King of Ireland. A star-shaped fort was built here in 1798. The Paupers Graveyard is nearby. ST. ANNE'S CHURCH...

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque, O'Donnell's castle site , Ballyshannon

Pictured here G8761 : Site of O'Donnell's castle, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here G8761 : Site of O'Donnell's castle, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

"Historic Ballyshannon" plaque

The inscription reads, "Historic Ballyshannon. Dated 1700, this unique building, probably the oldest in the town, is one of the few surviving infantry barracks from that era" Pictured here G8761 :...

The inscription reads, "Historic Ballyshannon. Dated 1700, this unique building, probably the oldest in the town, is one of the few surviving infantry barracks from that era" Pictured here G8761 :...

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque, Father Tierney's GAA Park

More on Fr Tierney Link Pictured here G8761 : Páirc an Athar Uí Tighearnaigh, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

More on Fr Tierney Link Pictured here G8761 : Páirc an Athar Uí Tighearnaigh, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

Plaque, Rory Gallagher's Birthplace

Pictured here G8761 : Rock Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here G8761 : Rock Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque, Ballyshannon National School

Pictured here G8761 : National School, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here G8761 : National School, Ballyshannon © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • educational sites
  • geograph