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

Joseph Prestwich plaque, Oxford

On the corner of Botley Road and Prestwich Place Link which was named in recognition of the influence of the Professor of Geology Joseph Prestwich in the improvement of the poor drainage of New...

On the corner of Botley Road and Prestwich Place Link which was named in recognition of the influence of the Professor of Geology Joseph Prestwich in the improvement of the poor drainage of New...

  • geograph
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • black plaque

Plaque (37a Marischal Street, Aberdeen)

For more about George Thomson, see this page (Link ) on the fantastic Doric Columns website. For the Thomson family memorial (where the name is spelled Thompson) in Dyce burial ground, see: Link ....

For more about George Thomson, see this page (Link ) on the fantastic Doric Columns website. For the Thomson family memorial (where the name is spelled Thompson) in Dyce burial ground, see: Link ....

  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • shipping company

Plaque, Cander Bridge

Cander Bridge Opened by John M McEwan Esq. Member of Lanarkshire County Council for the Stonehouse Electorial Division on 29th April 1966. © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under...

Cander Bridge Opened by John M McEwan Esq. Member of Lanarkshire County Council for the Stonehouse Electorial Division on 29th April 1966. © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under...

  • bridge
  • roads
  • road transport
  • geograph

Mason's plaque, Cander Bridge

"Presented by Lodge "Union" No. 244 to mark the opening of the bridge". © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

"Presented by Lodge "Union" No. 244 to mark the opening of the bridge". © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • bridge
  • roads
  • road transport
  • geograph

Plaque, Three Coins

It includes the following text in the description: Donegal - Strabane HEART Project Three Coins By Cod Steaks The Three Coins form a landmark sculpture representing Lifford's status as the gateway...

It includes the following text in the description: Donegal - Strabane HEART Project Three Coins By Cod Steaks The Three Coins form a landmark sculpture representing Lifford's status as the gateway...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Underbank Hall Blue Plaque

The blue plaque on the NatWest bank SJ8990 : Underbank Hall on Great Underbank reads: UNDERBANK HALL Built late 15th Century Formerly the town house of the Arderne family of Bredbury until 1823....

The blue plaque on the NatWest bank SJ8990 : Underbank Hall on Great Underbank reads: UNDERBANK HALL Built late 15th Century Formerly the town house of the Arderne family of Bredbury until 1823....

  • heritage trail
  • geograph
  • natwest bank
  • 1823
  • blue plaque
  • stockport me...
  • business
  • retail
  • services

Plaque, Lifford / Strabane Project

Pictured here H3398 : Paved area along Bridge Street, Lifford © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here H3398 : Paved area along Bridge Street, Lifford © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Musgrave Park gate plaque, Belfast (October 2014)

One of two similar plaques, featuring the park’s name and the Belfast coat of arms, at this entrance J3170 : Main entrance gates, Musgrave Park, Belfast (October 2014). © Copyright Albert Bridge...

One of two similar plaques, featuring the park’s name and the Belfast coat of arms, at this entrance J3170 : Main entrance gates, Musgrave Park, Belfast (October 2014). © Copyright Albert Bridge...

  • geograph
  • musgrave par...
  • belfast
  • park and pub...
  • park entrance gates
  • park entrance
  • balmoral (belfast)
  • belfast corporation
  • coat of arms

Bramley, Surrey

Plaque and road sign, commemorating the twinning of Bramley with Rhens (Germany). © Copyright Peter Trimming and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Plaque and road sign, commemorating the twinning of Bramley with Rhens (Germany). © Copyright Peter Trimming and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • lowlands
  • village
  • rural settlement
  • surrey
  • people
  • events
  • bramley(surrey)
  • geograph

Plaque to commemorate the opening of Snow Hill Station, Birmingham, in 1852

Plaques and signs face the traveller at the top of the stairs and escalators SP0687 : Commemorative plaques and a sign, Snow Hill Station, Birmingham. This one reads: In commemoration of the 150th...

Plaques and signs face the traveller at the top of the stairs and escalators SP0687 : Commemorative plaques and a sign, Snow Hill Station, Birmingham. This one reads: In commemoration of the...

  • lowlands
  • people
  • events
  • railways
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • birmingham
  • b3
  • railway station

John Hewitt plaque, Belfast (2)

See J3372 : Hewitt plaque, Belfast (Mount Charles) and J3275 : John Hewitt plaque, Belfast (Crumlin Road). Another plaque commemorating the poet John Hewitt Link Link and Link – this one is on a...

See J3372 : Hewitt plaque, Belfast (Mount Charles) and J3275 : John Hewitt plaque, Belfast (Crumlin Road). Another plaque commemorating the poet John Hewitt Link Link and Link – this one is on a...

  • belfast
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • balmoral (belfast)
  • blue plaque
  • poet

Plaque in Bramley, Surrey

Located on the west side of Horsham Road, above the stream. © Copyright Peter Trimming and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Located on the west side of Horsham Road, above the stream. © Copyright Peter Trimming and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • surrey
  • bramley(surrey)
  • geograph

Blue Plaque outside Cutler's Hall, London, EC2

The present Hall was built on land in Warwick Lane, which had been the site of the Royal College of Physicians from 1674 to 1825 and subsequently a foundry. The new Hall was designed by Mr. T....

The present Hall was built on land in Warwick Lane, which had been the site of the Royal College of Physicians from 1674 to 1825 and subsequently a foundry. The new Hall was designed by Mr....

  • city
  • town centre
  • public build...
  • geograph
  • blue plaque

Plaque on NLV Pole

Pole Star Link is a buoy tender, operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board. The plaque is on the bow and was photographed at Customhouse Quay, Greenock. "In Salutem Omnium" means "For the Safety...

Pole Star Link is a buoy tender, operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board. The plaque is on the bow and was photographed at Customhouse Quay, Greenock. "In Salutem Omnium" means "For the Safety...

  • city
  • town centre
  • geograph
  • docks
  • harbours

Plaque, Ancestral home of Ulysses Simpson Grant

Pictured here H6857 : Ancestral home of Ulysses Simpson Grant (side view) © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here H6857 : Ancestral home of Ulysses Simpson Grant (side view) © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • geograph

Plaque, Dergina Orange Hall

Pictured here H6857 : Dergina Orange Hall © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here H6857 : Dergina Orange Hall © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • geograph

Plaque at Ardnamurchan Lighthouse

© Copyright Becky Williamson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Becky Williamson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • lighthouse
  • construction
  • development
  • ardnamurchan...
  • geograph

Plaque outside Quebec House

Plaque on the wall outside Quebec House in Westerham. The house was the childhood home of James Wolfe who successfully lead the attack on Quebec on 13 September 1759, defeating the French though...

Plaque on the wall outside Quebec House in Westerham. The house was the childhood home of James Wolfe who successfully lead the attack on Quebec on 13 September 1759, defeating the French though...

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

New blue plaque for Sid Standard

Unveiled about a week before this was taken. The premises are still a cycle shop now called Cycle Inn. The plaque reads: SID STANDARD (1931 - 2003) Cycling enthusiast Inspired youngsters from this...

Unveiled about a week before this was taken. The premises are still a cycle shop now called Cycle Inn. The plaque reads: SID STANDARD (1931 - 2003) Cycling enthusiast Inspired youngsters from...

  • broxtowe blue plaque
  • geograph
  • sport
  • leisure
  • blue plaque
  • business
  • retail
  • services

Date stone on Capel y Bedyddwyr

© Copyright Humphrey Bolton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Humphrey Bolton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • lowlands
  • village
  • rural settlement
  • religious sites
  • geograph
  • 1897